Basking Ridge Community Information
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Basking Ridge has an area of approximately 25 square miles and a population of 27,000. It is lush with parks, trails, and a very charming and historic center of town. This section of town is lined with homes and shops that actually date back to the revolution. Area highlights include fine restaurants, local downtown shopping in addition to the Bridgewater Mall and the renowned Mall at Short Hills just a short drive away. Nature and history abound with nearby historic Colonial Morristown, Morristown National Park "Jockey Hollow," the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and Lord Stirling Park, to name just a few. Basking Ridge has some of the finest schools in the state along with private schools such as Gill St Bernard, Far Hills Country Day and The Pingry School to name just a few. Charter Day" is a revered event that is celebrated in May and thousands come to enjoy the full day and evenings events in the center of town. One of the most sought after towns in Somerset County due to the extremely high ranking school system and array of condos and homes that start at very affordable prices.