With its quaint, historical charm and modern amenities, Whippany is a beautiful place to call home. Its thriving business district is home to such major companies as Bayer, Masda Corporation and PCF Corporation while its town centers and neighborhoods feature many shopping and dining options. The town also has numerous public attractions such as the Whippany Rail Museum and Frelinghuysen Arboretum. The community is also well-connected, with a 10 +/- minute drive to the Morristown Train Station and service on NJ Transit’s Midtown Direct train to NYC.
The township is home to three public elementary schools teaching grades K-5 and one middle school serving students in grades 6-8, Memorial Junior High School. High school students attend the highly acclaimed Whippany Park Regional High School in nearby Morristown. Private school options are available as well. The town is served by the prestigious Whippany-Plainsborough-Morris County Library and is part of the Patriot’s Path, a 26-mile wilderness walkway and bike trail.
Residents of Whippany have a wealth of local and regional shopping options, from big chain stores in neighboring Parsippany and East Hanover to small shops and boutiques located around the township. The Morristown Mall is a short drive away and offers a variety of specialty and department stores as well. The township’s parks and recreation facilities include Bee Meadow Community Pool, Black Brook Park, Central Park, Cedar Knolls Center and Park, Malapardis Park, Monroe Center and Park and the Township Community Center.
Several parks are dedicated to preserving the natural environment, including Cedar Knolls Reservation, Whippany River State Park and the Black Meadow Preserve. The Morris County Agriculture and Farm Museum is another great resource in the area, with displays spanning over 100 years of the region’s farming history. The Whippany River is also a popular destination for kayaking and canoeing.
The town has a strong sense of community with an abundance of local restaurants that are renowned for their delicious food and cozy, family-friendly atmospheres. Classic diners like the Whippany Diner offer old-school American cuisine, while the elegant Il Capriccio serves exquisite Italian dishes. The town also has a number of Asian restaurants, including Trattoria Toscana and the Shanghai Restaurant.
