Matawan, New Jersey
Explore one of Monmouth County's most historic small boroughs, with a walkable Main Street, two lakes, Revolutionary-era sites, distinctive local history and strong regional transportation access.
Matawan at a Glance
Historic Main StreetMatawan's compact downtown traces its roots to a settlement founded in the late 1600s and remains the borough's commercial and civic heart.
Lake Lefferts & Lake MatawanThe borough's two lakes shape its landscape and add waterfront scenery, fishing and passive-recreation value close to downtown neighborhoods.
Rail & Parkway AccessThe nearby Aberdeen–Matawan rail station and Garden State Parkway make the borough a practical commuting base while Main Street keeps a small-town feel.
Distinctive Local HistoryRevolutionary-era sites, the Burrowes Mansion and the 1916 Matawan Creek shark attacks give the borough an unusually deep historical story for a community of its size.
History & Things to Do
Burrowes Mansion MuseumThe Matawan Historical Society operates the Revolutionary-era mansion at 94 Main Street with scheduled public tours and local-history programs.
Matawan Historic DistrictWalk Main Street to see historic commercial buildings, houses and churches that reflect the borough's long development from Middletown Point to a rail-era town.
1916 Shark-Attack HistoryMatawan Creek became part of the nationally famous 1916 shark attacks. The historical society continues to interpret the event through tours, exhibits and memorial programs.
Lake LeffertsThe lake and surrounding parkland provide one of Matawan's most recognizable outdoor settings and a quieter counterpart to busy Main Street.
Henry Hudson TrailThe regional walking and cycling trail reaches the Matawan area and connects toward nearby Bayshore communities.
Downtown Food & ShoppingMain Street supports independent restaurants, coffee, bakeries, salons, services and specialty businesses within a walkable historic core.
Schools
Matawan Borough and Aberdeen Township share the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District, a Pre-K–12 regional system. School assignments can depend on grade and district attendance boundaries, so families should use the district's current placement information.
Ravine Drive Elementary SchoolElementary school in Matawan170 Ravine Drive
Matawan, NJ 07747
732-705-5800
Matawan, NJ 07747
732-705-5800
Matawan-Aberdeen Middle SchoolRegional middle school — outside Matawan Borough469 Matawan Avenue
Cliffwood, NJ 07721
732-705-5400
Cliffwood, NJ 07721
732-705-5400
Matawan Regional High SchoolRegional high school — Aberdeen Township450 Atlantic Avenue
Aberdeen, NJ 07747
732-705-5200
Aberdeen, NJ 07747
732-705-5200
Community, Faith, Funeral & Cemetery Resources
First Baptist Church of MatawanBaptist church232 Main Street
Matawan, NJ 07747
Matawan, NJ 07747
Trinity Episcopal ChurchEpiscopal church18 Ryers Lane
Matawan, NJ 07747
732-591-9210
Matawan, NJ 07747
732-591-9210
Bedle Funeral HomeFuneral & memorial services212 Main Street
Matawan, NJ 07747
732-566-1962
Matawan, NJ 07747
732-566-1962
John Vincent Scalia Home for FuneralsFuneral & cremation services111 Main Street
Matawan, NJ 07747
848-600-1500
Matawan, NJ 07747
848-600-1500
Rose Hill CemeteryHistoric cemeteryRavine Drive
Matawan, NJ 07747
Matawan, NJ 07747
Parks & Recreation
Lake LeffertsLakefront & passive recreationRavine Drive area
Matawan, NJ 07747
Matawan, NJ 07747
Joseph Penniplede ParkBasketball, playground & handball178 Jackson Street
Matawan, NJ 07747
Matawan, NJ 07747
Clinton Street ParkPlayground, courts & picnic areaBetween Orchard Street and Clinton Street
Matawan, NJ 07747
Matawan, NJ 07747
Freneau FieldBaseball / T-ball fieldFreneau Avenue
Matawan, NJ 07747
Matawan, NJ 07747
Gravelly Brook ParkBaseball, soccer, playground & basketballClaire Court / Route 79 area
Matawan, NJ 07747
Matawan, NJ 07747
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