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entrance off of South Orange Ave. on the left, heading towards Livingston. Commonly referred to as “The Res” by the locals, this land-mark site spans across several towns in the Essex County region. Hiking and bike trails, playgrounds for children, and a dog park are just some of aspects that the reservation has to offer. The reservation is best known for the clear and up-close view of the New York Skyline at the top of the trails.
In 1887 Edison moved his laboratory from Menlo Park to West Orange. He worked there until his death in 1931. In West Orange he improved his phonograph and storage battery and did all of his work on motion pictures. His lab and home are now preserved by the National Park Service as Thomas Edison National Historical Park, which is 7 miles from downtown Newark, and accessible by public transport.
Historic 400+-acre park with trails, a 9/11 memorial, and NYC views.
Largest collection of cherry blossoms in the United States of America.