Historic western Randolph community centered around Sussex Turnpike and Millbrook Avenue. Once known for summer resorts and bungalow colonies, it remains a recognizable village area.
Morris County · Parks, Education & Community
Randolph, New Jersey
Randolph is a large Morris County township that blends established suburban neighborhoods, historic village areas, extensive open space, major recreation facilities, schools, college life and commercial corridors. Its roughly 21 square miles include the communities of Mount Freedom, Center Grove, Fernbrook, Ironia and Shongum, each contributing to the township's varied local identity.
Randolph is especially known for its parks and trails. A 16-mile municipal trail system links parks, schools and neighborhoods, while destinations such as Brundage Park, Randolph Lake, Veterans Community Park and the County College of Morris campus give the township a much broader community footprint than a typical suburban municipality.
CountyMorris County
GovernmentCouncil-Manager
Town Hall502 Millbrook Avenue
ZIP Code07869
Major RoadsRoute 10 / Sussex Turnpike
Higher EducationCounty College of Morris
Municipal BeachRandolph Park
Historic CenterMount Freedom
Explore Randolph
Randolph has enough local business, dining, housing, recreation, visitor activity and employment to support a complete NJTGO town guide.
Business & ShoppingRoute 10, Sussex Turnpike, Mount Freedom, professional services, retail, healthcare and local businesses.
Food & DrinkRestaurants, pizza, cafés, bakeries, international cuisine, takeout and casual dining across the township.
Real EstateNeighborhoods, single-family homes, townhomes, rentals, taxes, zoning and property guidance.
Visiting & LodgingParks, trails, theater, Randolph Lake, County College of Morris, events and nearby lodging.
ClassifiedsCommunity marketplace, garage sales, notices, lost and found, lessons and local submissions.
JobsTownship, schools, college, retail, healthcare, professional services and regional employment.
Randolph's communities
Randolph is one municipality, but several long-established sections continue to shape how residents describe different parts of town.
Central-northern section associated with Center Grove Road, Quaker Church Road, County College of Morris and Center Grove Elementary School.
Northern Randolph neighborhood area around Quaker Church Road and the Route 10 side of the township, home to Fernbrook Elementary School.
Southwestern section along Dover-Chester Road with a distinct historic identity, Ironia Elementary School and one of Randolph's volunteer fire companies.
Eastern and southeastern residential area around West Hanover Avenue, Shongum Lake and Shongum Elementary School.
Neighborhood boundaries are informal rather than separate municipal jurisdictions. Services, schools, taxes and government are provided by Randolph Township and its school district.
History & heritage
Randolph's history is closely tied to Lenni Lenape settlement, early iron mining, Revolutionary War supply activity and the later development of Mount Freedom as a summer-resort destination.
Randolph became home to New Jersey's first registered iron mine, beginning a mining tradition that helped shape the region.
Local iron resources and industries contributed material used for Revolutionary War weapons and supported Washington's army in the wider Morris County area.
Randolph was incorporated from territory that had been part of Mendham Township.
Mount Freedom became known for hotels, bungalow colonies and cooler summer temperatures before suburban development transformed the township.
Historic places remain part of today's landscape. Randolph's municipal historic inventory includes dozens of sites and landmarks, including nationally recognized properties such as the Mott Hollow Historic District, Randolph Friends Meeting House, Combs Hollow Historic Area, Mount Freedom Presbyterian Church and Daniel Drake House.
Parks, trails & open space
Recreation is one of Randolph's defining strengths. The township reports more than 765 acres of parkland and a 16-mile trail system connecting five parks, schools, neighborhoods, the Clyde Potts Reservoir watershed and links to Patriots' Path.
232-acre recreation complex with tennis, softball, basketball, playground, picnic pavilion, a paved walking/jogging route, Brundage Park Playhouse and an adjoining preserve.
Major athletic and recreation site on Millbrook Avenue with fields, playgrounds, courts, picnic areas and trail connections.
Fields, pavilion, pond and trail connections serving sports, fishing and seasonal recreation.
Wooded recreation area with trails and a pond, offering a quieter natural-space experience.
Calais Road community park with loop trails, events, recreation facilities and connections to Heistein Park and Patriots' Path.
Open from dawn to dusk, the township trail system supports walking, running, biking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing depending on conditions.
Randolph Fairy Trail The Brundage Preserve includes a free seasonal Fairy Trail made from natural materials. The township describes it as a roughly half-mile gravel route, about one mile round trip, generally open from May through November.
Randolph Lake & municipal beach
Randolph Park at 43 Green Lane gives the township its own summer beach and swimming destination. The facility includes lifeguards, changing areas, permanent lap-swimming docks, paddle-boat and canoe rentals, a concession stand, water-play features and family recreation.
The 2026 beach season ran from Memorial Day weekend through August 23, with daily summer hours during the main season.
Resident and nonresident seasonal memberships are offered, but weekend access rules differ for nonresidents and guests.
The township Health Department performs required recreation-bathing testing and can temporarily close the beach when conditions do not meet standards.
Plan before visiting. Randolph Lake is a managed municipal swimming facility, not an unrestricted public lakefront. Visitors should check the current beach calendar, access rules and water-quality alerts before traveling.
Arts, culture & community life
Township-supported community theater located within Brundage Park, presenting musicals, plays and family productions throughout the year.
Local history organization based at the Trowbridge-Brundage House, preserving and interpreting Randolph's historic places and stories.
The college adds visual and performing arts, lectures, athletics, student activity and public events to Randolph's cultural calendar.
Education in Randolph
Randolph is served by a K–12 public school district with four elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. The township is also home to County College of Morris, a major countywide higher-education and workforce-training institution.
25 School House Road
206 Quaker Church Road
303 Dover-Chester Road
9 Arrow Place
507 Millbrook Avenue
511 Millbrook Avenue
County College of Morris CCM's 222-acre Randolph campus at 214 Center Grove Road offers more than 50 associate-degree programs along with certificate and workforce-development programs. The college graduates roughly 1,000 students each year and serves as one of the township's largest educational anchors.
Shopping, dining & commercial areas
Randolph does not have one single downtown. Commercial activity is distributed among Route 10, Sussex Turnpike, Mount Freedom and several neighborhood-oriented centers.
Randolph's largest commercial corridor, with retail centers, restaurants, healthcare, automotive, fitness and professional services.
Local shopping, dining and service businesses serving Mount Freedom and the western half of the township.
Historic village area where local businesses, institutions and neighborhood services create a more traditional community center.
Education, office, service and neighborhood commercial activity near CCM and surrounding residential areas.
Randolph in 2026
The township's 2026 calendar has included an expanded slate of events tied to America's 250th anniversary, along with substantial park and recreation investment.
Scheduled for September 19, 2026 at Veterans Community Park, with food, games, live music, vendors and community activities.
Randolph's 2026 events calendar includes special programming connected to the United States' 250th anniversary.
The township authorized $450,000 from its Recreation/Open Space Trust Fund for improvements including Brundage courts and lighting, Heistein playground work, benches, pavilions, fencing and park signage.
Township government
Randolph has operated under a council-manager form of government since 1969. Seven Township Council members are elected at large; the council selects one member each year to serve as mayor. A professional township manager serves as the chief executive and administrative officer for day-to-day municipal operations.
502 Millbrook Avenue
Randolph, NJ 07869
Legislative and policy-making body responsible for ordinances, resolutions, public policy and municipal oversight.
Professional chief executive responsible for municipal departments, administration, budget implementation and daily operations.
Nearby communities
Randolph sits near the center of Morris County and borders or closely connects with several major local communities.
Immediately north and northeast, providing rail access, downtown services and additional dining and shopping.
Western and northwestern neighbors connecting Randolph to Route 10, Route 46 and Lake Hopatcong-area commerce.
Southern and southwestern neighbors with historic village centers, parks and rural Morris County landscapes.
Eastern neighbor connecting Randolph toward Morristown, healthcare, employment and county institutions.
Northeastern connection to additional shopping, dining, healthcare and NJ TRANSIT rail service.
Major nearby employment, retail and highway corridors along Routes 10, 46 and I-80.
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