Bloomfield, New Jersey
A deep Essex County guide to Bloomfield Center, Broad Street, Brookdale, Watsessing, parks, transit, higher education, local business and community life.
Bloomfield HighlightsBloomfield Center
Broad Street
Bloomfield & Watsessing rail stations
Brookdale Park
Bloomfield College campus
Garden State Parkway
Broad Street
Bloomfield & Watsessing rail stations
Brookdale Park
Bloomfield College campus
Garden State Parkway
Township Overview
Bloomfield CenterTransit-oriented downtown with apartments, restaurants, services, civic uses and the rail station.
Broad Street & BrookdaleMajor north-south corridor serving neighborhoods, shopping, dining and Brookdale Park.
WatsessingHistoric southeastern area with its own rail station and neighborhood commercial fabric.
TransportationTwo Montclair-Boonton Line stations, bus service and direct Garden State Parkway access.
History, Parks & Culture
Bloomfield became a township in 1812 after developing from the older Newark settlement. The historic Green and Old First Church remain central landmarks. Brookdale Park is one of Essex County's major parks, while Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center and the Bloomfield College of Montclair State University campus add cultural and educational anchors.
Community Institutions
Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green147 Broad Street
Sacred Heart Church76 Broad Street
St. Thomas the Apostle Church60 Byrd Avenue
Temple Ner Tamid936 Broad Street
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973-338-1500
Glendale Cemetery28 Hoover Avenue
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Business & ShoppingDeep directory plus dedicated thrift, vintage and consignment research.
Food & DrinkRestaurants, cafés, bakeries and evidence-supported dietary filters.
Real EstateNeighborhood and transit-oriented housing context.
Visiting & LodgingLocal attractions, transportation and clearly labeled nearby lodging.