Cranford

Cranford is a residential town largely developed from the 1880’s to 1930’s as a suburban community along the Central Railroad of New Jersey and Rahway River. The Rahway River which snakes through 330 acres of parkland for a distance of five miles, has played a major part in the development of the township for almost three hundred years. In fact at one time the township was known as the “Venice of New Jersey.”

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Discover the Community

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Area Stats

INCORPORATED                      1871

POPULATION                          27,000

TOTAL SQUARE MILES               5.49

GRADUATES THAT ATTEND COLLEGE  91%

Vibe

Cranford has nearly 400 acres of county and municipal parks and open space, and an extensive recreation program with a community center, ball fields, tennis courts, etc. There are three municipal pools operated on a membership basis, and a private pool.

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Activities and Attractions

PARKS AND RECREATION:

YMCA, local and county parks, playgrounds, tennis courts, community swimming pool, various sports programs and leagues.

AREA POINTS OF INTEREST:

The Canoe Club

Lenape Park

Historical Society Museum