A deep seven-page NJTGO guide to East Orange—Main Street, Central Avenue, Brick Church, transit, neighborhoods, parks, community institutions, dining, shopping and local life.
East Orange City Hall and the Abraham Lincoln statue. Photo: Jim.henderson / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain.
Explore East Orange
East Orange is a compact Essex County city with two NJ Transit rail stations, major highway access, historic residential neighborhoods, active commercial corridors and substantial transit-oriented redevelopment.
Crossroads of New JerseyEast Orange sits immediately west of Newark with Garden State Parkway and I-280 access and strong rail/bus connections.
East Orange Station65 City Hall Plaza, directly in the civic core.
Brick Church StationA major Morris & Essex Line station and focus of transit-oriented redevelopment.
Commercial CorridorsMain Street and Central Avenue remain central to everyday shopping, food and services.
History & Identity
East Orange separated from Orange in 1863 and was incorporated as a city in 1909. Transportation, proximity to Newark, residential development and commercial growth shaped its evolution. The city is known for historic homes and apartment buildings, broad streets and a diverse community with deep Black and Caribbean cultural influence.
Parks, Recreation & Culture
Soverel FieldBaseball and softball fields, walking track, courts, playgrounds and a field house.
Elmwood ParkPool, tennis, basketball, walking track and ball fields.
Columbian ParkPool, baseball, basketball and playground facilities.
Watsessing ParkEssex County park extending through Bloomfield and East Orange.
East Orange Public LibraryMain library at 21 South Arlington Avenue plus neighborhood branches.
Fellowship Civic CenterCommunity and recreation facility undergoing federally supported improvements in 2026.
Healthcare & Public Institutions
The East Orange VA Medical Center at 385 Tremont Avenue is one of the city's most important regional institutions. East Orange also benefits from proximity to Newark and broader Essex County healthcare systems.
Community Institutions
Churches, cemeteries and funeral homes are kept on the main community page rather than the Business & Shopping directory.
Calvary Baptist Church66 South Grove Street
East Orange Church of Christ18 Ridgewood Avenue
Christ Embassy Orange120 Evergreen Place
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery125 Central Avenue · 973-678-3757
Island Memorial Funeral Home49 South Munn Avenue · 973-678-5555
Transportation
East Orange's two NJ Transit stations, extensive bus service, Garden State Parkway and I-280 make transportation one of the city's defining advantages. The city is a state-designated Transit Village community, and rail-oriented redevelopment remains a major planning theme.
Official Resources
Use official City of East Orange, NJ Transit, Essex County Parks and VA New Jersey resources for current municipal services, transit schedules, parks, permits and healthcare information.
