Explore Maplewood
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Maplewood, NJ: a village with a train to the city.
This guide covers what makes Maplewood a practical, character-rich place to live: the historic Maplewood Village downtown, NJ Transit's Midtown Direct train to New York City, neighborhood parks, and local restaurants, coffee shops and businesses. 12 Meadowbrook Place sits in the heart of it all, in Essex County.
Downtown
Maplewood Village.
Maplewood Village is the compact downtown business district at the center of town, right beside the train station. Its shopping strip along Maplewood Avenue is listed on the National and State Registers of Historic Places and is home to mostly independent shops, galleries, boutiques and restaurants, plus the independent Words Bookstore, a movie house with a retro marquee, and a performing arts venue.
A second commercial hub runs along Springfield Avenue. The district is promoted by the Maplewood Village Alliance, which keeps the village lively with seasonal events and street life year-round.
At a Glance
- Historic, walkable downtown beside the train station
- Words Bookstore and independent shops along Maplewood Avenue
- Movie house, performing arts venue and seasonal events
- Promoted by the Maplewood Village Alliance
Commute
The train to the city.
Maplewood Station (145 Dunnell Road) is the township's rail stop on NJ Transit's Morris & Essex Lines. Midtown Direct trains run to New York Penn Station in roughly 35-40 minutes with no transfers, and the line also connects to Hoboken Terminal. The historic 1902 Tudor-style station building sits beside Memorial Park and the village.
Outdoors
Parks and open space.
Maplecrest Park
A large community park at 237 Oakland Road with two playgrounds, a skate park, baseball diamonds, soccer and playing fields, and a winding walking path with tall trees.
Milo S. Borden Park
A neighborhood park at 67 Orchard Road with a walking and jogging track, a tennis court, a playground and soccer and playing fields.
South Mountain Reservation
Part of the Essex County Park System, the roughly 2,100-acre reservation lies within portions of Maplewood, Millburn and West Orange, with miles of trails and ridge views.
Local Favorites
Restaurants, coffee and shops.
A selection of real local spots in and around Maplewood Village and along Springfield Avenue, each with its own website and official social links, verified as of November 2026. Hours and menus change, so check before you visit.
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Business details, websites and social links were verified against each business's own website and official social profiles as of November 2026. This page shares observable, publicly reported information only.
Nearby
12 Meadowbrook Place, in the village orbit.
From 12 Meadowbrook Place, the village, the train station and neighborhood parks are all close at hand, with Essex County open space a short drive away. Come see the home and the neighborhood for yourself.