Downtown & Rail
Speedwell Avenue, Morris Plains Station, independent businesses, dining and community programming form the borough's walkable core.
Morris Plains, New Jersey
Morris Plains is a compact Morris County borough with a real downtown on Speedwell Avenue, NJ Transit rail service, parks, schools, local history, an active business community and a diverse dining scene.
The borough celebrates its centennial in 2026.
Explore Morris Plains
Parks & Recreation
Community Park, Central Avenue Park, Watnong Park, Simon's Park, Court Road Park and Roberts Garden support year-round recreation.
Schools
Mountain Way School serves PK–2 and Borough School serves grades 3–8. Morris Plains students attend Morristown High School through the sending relationship.
Community institutions
Churches, cemeteries and funeral homes belong here rather than in Business & Shopping. Morris Plains' community landscape includes local houses of worship and the long-established Dangler Funeral Home, 600 Speedwell Avenue · 973-539-3300. Visitors should verify current service information directly with each institution.
Local essentials
Borough Hall
531 Speedwell Avenue · 973-538-2224
Morris Plains Museum
51 Jim Fear Drive, rear entrance · 973-683-1089
Morris Plains Library
77 Glenbrook Road