Let's say I do buy a place in Parkway Village- What's around? (Union: apartments, rental) - New Jersey (NJ) - City-Data Forum

Caro257 · 03-31-2009, 10:23 AM

To those who helped me with my questions and to all others. If I decide and find an apartment in Parkway Village, Cranford could you suggest any good places to eat, things to do, where is the bus stop to the City ( I think I saw one by DQ).
Where is the closest Catholic Church, park, supermarket etc.

Again thank you.

midagegirl · 03-31-2009, 10:27 AM

You will be near Sun Tavern on North Ave that is a cool place to hang at.

Caro257 · 03-31-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by midagegirl

You will be near Sun Tavern on North Ave that is a cool place to hang at.

Great, thanks. Any parks close by for a sunday bike ride?

midagegirl · 03-31-2009, 10:35 AM

Nomehegan is the nicest about a mile around

Caro257 · 03-31-2009, 10:38 AM

Great, I hope I find something quick, I just love Cranford, mostly for its small town feel

midagegirl · 03-31-2009, 10:49 AM

if you are looking for a rental there are luxury rental brand new right by the train station. not sure about vacancies though

Caro257 · 03-31-2009, 11:06 AM

I'm looking to buy that's why I have so many questions

kalim2008 · 03-31-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Caro257

To those who helped me with my questions and to all others. If I decide and find an apartment in Parkway Village, Cranford could you suggest any good places to eat, things to do, where is the bus stop to the City ( I think I saw one by DQ).
Where is the closest Catholic Church, park, supermarket etc.

Again thank you.

Parkway village is definitely at the periphery of the town.

To get to downtown (where the train and buses and stores are), you'll have to bike maybe 0.5 miles west. The best park would be Nomahegan to the northwest of you, perhaps 0.75 miles away. You can also do canoeing and kayaking at the Cranford Canoe Club at Hanson Park, about 0.5 miles to your west. I posted links to pics below.

I would immediately do the following:

1. Check out cranford.com for all the stores, events, recreational activities etc. Probably join the mailing list.
2. Join in on local talk at cranfordtalk.org . Note that there's a lot of anonymous cowards in there.

Cranford has some very good rec facilities that you can bike to:

1. Two community swimming pools + fitness facilities (at Centennial Ave close to GSP 136 and at 1025 Orange Ave). I use the Centennial one and it has very good facilities, including track and several indoor and outdoor pools

2. One private Cranford Swimming Club (has pools, etc, but more expensive) at 201 County Park Dr.

3. Cranford Recreation Center (near library) - new rec center with free indoor basketball, ping pong, billiard, etc. Very good facility.

4. Several tennis courts, including both private and free. There's one free one near Hillside Avenue school near GSP 136 that we use.

Some info:
Cranford Recreation and Sports

Cranford is a pretty safe town, so don't hesitate to bike and explore. Because the rahway river winds its way through the town, there are lots of small parks and "lakes" with bike paths, many of them nearly unknown to anyone but the closeby residents. For example, near the big bend of the rahway near GSP 136 there is an isolated lake right next to the river, with a basketball court nearby. The usual geese sh*t, but it's good to walk along the paved path that goes around the small lake, and sometimes feed the birds.

Pics of Nomahegan:
spring 5d_2007-04-22_016 on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scubapup/469170377/in/set-72157600147497609/ - broken link)
Panoramio - Photo of Nomahegan Park
https://www.city-data.com/picfilesc/picc50795.php
Far From Home on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/snowdog101/2543263421/ - broken link)

Pics of Kayaking from the Cranford Canoe Club (Cranford Canoe Club)
http://capturethisphotography.com/ph...ub_DSC2954.jpg
IMG_5105 pictures from kayaking photos on webshots
Casting off towards Union Avenue pictures from kayaking photos on webshots
IMG_5098 pictures from kayaking photos on webshots
House and dock pictures from kayaking photos on webshots
Luxurious homes pictures from kayaking photos on webshots

Cranford Icons:

Town Rolex:
Cranford, NJ on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sheenachi/141139166/ - broken link)

9/11 Memorial:
Cranford NJ 9/11 Memorial on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sheenachi/153821059/ - broken link)

Godzilla Building, aka. Cranford Crossing
http://propimages.apartments.com/104...5/BL010132.JPG

Cranford Hotel:
http://www.cranford.com/uploads/down...hotelsmall.JPG

Droescher Mill
Droescher Mill (Straight Up) on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/95225007@N00/2259989731 - broken link)

Cranford Cinema:
Flickr Photo Download: Cranford Theater (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7914237@N05/3167164309/sizes/l/ - broken link)

Police:
come home to cranford on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/g_bugel/573228593/ - broken link)

Caro257 · 03-31-2009, 11:26 AM

Wow, thanks for all of this!

midagegirl · 03-31-2009, 11:28 AM

Just wanted to add that town has two public pools you can join - great if u have a family.

and also canoeing.