Upper Montclair balances small‑town ease with big‑city access, thanks to leafy streets, historic homes, and a lively uptown core around Bellevue Avenue and Valley Road. Weekday rail service and commuter buses put Manhattan within easy reach, while local errands are a breeze, with cafes, boutiques, and markets clustered near the Upper Montclair station. Just south, Montclair offers even more dining and arts options, all without losing the neighborhood’s calm, residential feel.
Outdoorsy residents gravitate to Anderson Park, an elegant Olmsted‑designed green anchored by meandering paths and community events throughout the year; it’s part of the county system and beautifully maintained by the team behind Anderson Park. Spring brings a burst of color at the historic Presby Memorial Iris Gardens, a signature local draw and one of the nation’s premier public iris collections. Culture fans enjoy proximity to Montclair State University for lectures and performances, and the acclaimed Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center celebrates baseball history and civic leadership on the same campus. Wider recreation and programming come via Essex County, with easy connections to neighboring Verona as well.
Families appreciate the Montclair Public Schools’ magnet system, with beloved neighborhood elementary schools like Bradford and Northeast serving this area. Private options, including Montclair Kimberley Academy, add to the mix.
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