Ridgewood, NJ

OVERVIEW

A bustling Village just fifteen miles from New York City, Ridgewood has everything you need to enjoy a slower paced life than the city, but still be a part of an active community. Ridgewood is known for its Downtown filled with shops, restaurants and other amenities. It is also home to the award winning Valley Hospital , and a nationally recognized school system. What also makes Ridgewood desirable is its strong community spirit, with hundreds of community organizations working to make Ridgewood a great home for residents. Among these active organizations include the Ridgewood Guild, which organizes Friday night music throughout the Downtown, music festivals and movies in the park; The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration which organizes a parade and fireworks on Independence Day, the Women Gardeners of Ridgewood who host a bi-annual garden tour to raise money for local scholarships, Dad's Night which raises money for two elementary schools and many more.