Essex County · New Jersey

West Caldwell, New Jersey

West Caldwell is a 5.1-square-mile Essex County township with residential neighborhoods, active recreation, schools and major commercial corridors along Bloomfield and Passaic avenues.

West Caldwell at a Glance

CommunityWest Caldwell was incorporated in 1904 and became a township in 1982.

Getting AroundBloomfield Avenue and Passaic Avenue are primary commercial corridors; NJ Transit bus routes 29, 71 and 105 serve the township.

SchoolsWest Caldwell shares the Caldwell-West Caldwell school district; James Caldwell High School is in the township.

RecreationMemorial Park, Richard Park, Wrensch Park, Cedar Street Pool and Westville Avenue Pool anchor local recreation.

History & Community

The Zenas C. Crane House at 289 Westville Avenue, built around 1853, is home to the West Caldwell Historical Society. Township recreation includes seasonal youth and adult programs, community pools, concerts, holiday events and sports.

Community Institutions

Places of worship, cemeteries and funeral services belong here rather than in Business & Shopping. West Caldwell itself has local faith communities; nearby Caldwell and other West Essex municipalities also serve residents. Visitors should verify service times and access before visiting. No dedicated conventional cemetery or funeral-home storefront was confirmed for inclusion as an in-town commercial listing during this pass.

Education

Jefferson Elementary SchoolProspect Street · West Caldwell

Washington Elementary SchoolCentral Avenue · West Caldwell

Wilson Elementary SchoolOrton Road · West Caldwell

James Caldwell High SchoolWestville Avenue · West Caldwell

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