A quick note about the South Orange/Maplewood Public Schools
The South Orange/Maplewood school district has a longstanding reputation of excellence. Depending on your street address, you are zoned for one of five elementary schools, one of two middle schools, and the all-inclusive Columbia High School. I am always asked which elementary school is "the best" and here is the answer: Ask any parent in this district which is the best elementary school, and they will inevitably tell you it's the school their child attends. They will talk about the wonderful programs, teachers, PTA's, extra-curricular activities, etc. that their school offers. What does this mean? It means EVERY school is great. I encourage my clients to visit the schools and see for themselves. Principals welcome the opportunity to give tours, just give them a call to schedule one. Call the PTA president or vice president and ask to pick their brain for a few minutes. As a parent and realtor who has attended nearly every school board meeting in the last three years, I can say with certainty that if you are involved in your child's education, your child will do well.

South Orange/Maplewood Public Schools
South Orange/Maplewood School District Report Card
List of Local Preschools

Springfield Avenue Partnership Main Street South Orange

 
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Wooden You Know Toys (Our favorite toy store)
Livingston Mall

Coco's (our cranky 10-year-old shihtzu) favorite place to hang out:
South Mountain Conservancy

The South Mountain Dog Park in Essex County South Mountain Reservation opened July 2006 and is located in a portion of an old deer paddock maintained by Essex County. The two-acre facility is divided into two sections - 1.3 acres for large dogs and 0.7 acres for small dogs. Both areas have a crushed stoned and compacted stone dust surface, dual drinking fountains, park benches, agility equipment for the dogs, a wash and spray area, "time out" areas for dogs, and DogiPot stations.

The entrance to the Dog Park contains a memorial to honor emergency service dogs that lost their lives on September 11, 2001. There are also a steel portico, ornamental concrete pavers, and an informal path around the perimeter of the complex where owners can walk their dogs on a leash.
 
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