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Leonia, New Jersey
Leonia is a compact, arts-minded borough with a historic Broad Avenue downtown, strong schools, mature residential neighborhoods, abundant parks and exceptionally close access to the George Washington Bridge and Manhattan.
This NJTGO flagship guide connects the town's history and community character with current schools, recreation, transit, local business, dining, housing and employment information.
Community profile
Leonia supports a full seven-page NJTGO guide because it has enough distinct local material across commerce, dining, housing, public services, recreation and employment to warrant dedicated coverage.
History & community character
Leonia was incorporated as a borough on December 5, 1894 during Bergen County's borough-formation era.
The Leonia School of Illustration, founded in 1915, helped establish the borough as a notable artists' colony.
Leonia's twentieth-century history includes prominent artists, writers and scientists, including Nobel laureates who lived in the community.
Broad Avenue remains the walkable civic and commercial spine, with historic storefronts, restaurants and neighborhood services.
Parks, recreation & local places
370 Broad Avenue; playgrounds, basketball, three tennis courts, softball, picnic areas and a shelter house.
140 Grand Avenue; baseball, softball, soccer, gazebo, playground and field-house facilities.
Seasonal municipal swim facility at the Grand Avenue recreation complex.
A major Bergen County recreation destination immediately east of Leonia, only a short distance from downtown.
Public schools
PreK–4 elementary school in the Leonia Public Schools system.
Grades 5–8.
Grades 9–12; the secondary system also serves students from Edgewater under the district arrangement.
Public library
Leonia Public Library · 227 Fort Lee Road · 201-592-5770 · BCCLS member library with print/digital collections, programs and community services.
Transportation & commuting
Leonia is a bus-oriented commuter town with direct regional connections toward the George Washington Bridge and Manhattan.
Broad Avenue and Fort Lee Road are close to I-95/NJ Turnpike, Route 46 and the George Washington Bridge.
Broad Avenue combines civic uses, library access, parks, restaurants and shops in a compact central district.
Borough government
312 Broad Avenue · 201-592-5780. Municipal services include administration, clerk functions, tax and finance, building/zoning, public works, police, emergency services and recreation. Check the official municipality for current meetings, notices, permits and service updates.
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Advertising & Enhanced ListingsLeonia information was reviewed September 4, 2026 using current municipal, Census, school, library, housing and transportation sources. Time-sensitive information can change.