Sparta Township

A scenic Sussex County community of lakes, historic districts, established neighborhoods, farms, parks and an unusually strong local dining and business scene.

About Sparta: Sparta Township was incorporated in 1845. The township covers more than 38 square miles and includes 11 private lake communities. Lake Mohawk is the largest, and its Boardwalk and Plaza are listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places.

Township Essentials

Municipal Building

65 Main Street
Sparta Township, NJ 07871
973-729-4493

Sparta Public Library

22 Woodport Road

Library services, community programs and local resources.

Parks & Recreation

22 Woodport Road, lower level
973-729-2383

Programs, parks, fields, camps and community recreation.

Public Schools

Sparta Township Public Schools is a Pre-K–12 district operating five buildings and serving more than 3,000 students.

Lake Mohawk & White Deer Plaza

Lake Mohawk Boardwalk

The boardwalk is one of Sparta's signature public-facing destinations, with lake views and immediate access to shops and restaurants around White Deer Plaza.

White Deer Plaza

The Swiss-Alpine-inspired commercial district is part of the Lake Mohawk historic area and remains a focal point for dining, shopping and community events.

Historic District

The Lake Mohawk Boardwalk and Plaza are listed on New Jersey and National historic registers for their distinctive planned-resort architecture and landscape.

Private Lake Community

Lake Mohawk is a private lake community. Visitors should respect association rules, private beaches and member-only facilities while enjoying public-facing businesses and streets around the Plaza.

Parks, Recreation & Local Attractions

Station Park

One of Sparta's major municipal recreation complexes, supporting sports, fields and community recreation.

White Lake Fields & Camp Sacajawea

The White Lake area supports township recreation, summer day camp programming and outdoor activities.

Tomahawk Lake

A long-running seasonal lake recreation and water-park destination at 155 Tomahawk Trail.

Sparta Historical Society

336 Main Street

Local history, collections, exhibits and community programming.

Explore Sparta

Sparta's commercial activity is spread across several distinct clusters rather than one downtown. White Deer Plaza, Main Street, Woodport Road, Sparta Avenue, Town Center/North Village Boulevard and Lafayette Road each contribute significant shopping, services and dining.