RockawayNew Jersey
Rockaway is a borough in Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Rockaway
Rockaway is a close-knit town in northern New Jersey counting 6,651 people who proudly call it home.
Rockaway holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 2.08 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,198 residents per square mile.
What Makes Rockaway Unique
- The only place in America named Rockaway — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,651.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Rockaway
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Rockaway Borough Historical · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Rockaway
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Rockaway
- Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering
- Academy for Performing Arts
- Copeland Middle School
- Katharine D Malone Elementary School
- Lincoln Elementary School
- Morris Hills High School
- Morris Knolls High School
- Stony Brook Elementary School
- Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.