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Why We Love Closter
Closter, NJ is a vibrant, safe, and welcoming community. Here's why we're proud to call it home — and why we'll fight to keep it that way.
What Makes Closter Special
Quality of Life
- Premiere continuing community education & enrichment programs
- Inclusive and diverse
- Open Space & Green Acres
- Clean Streets
- Well-maintained neighborhoods
- Community programs and events year-round
- Low property crime rate compared to state average
Active Volunteer Involvement
- Boy & Girl Scouts active presence
- Volunteers at Town Events (Harvest Fest, Movies in the Park, etc.)
- First Responders — local volunteer organizations
- Mentor programs for students
- Community gardening initiatives
Schools
- Excellent schools (Tenakill & Hillside)
- Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest
- Strong PTO community involvement
- Award-winning academic programs
- Arts & music programs
Recreation Commission
- Youth sports leagues: soccer, baseball, basketball, lacrosse
- Adult fitness programs
- After-school enrichment activities
- Summer camp programs
- Tennis & pickleball courts
Nature Center
- Hiking and nature trails
- Wildlife education programs
- Seasonal events and nature walks
- Environmental conservation efforts
Public Works Department
- Efficient road maintenance and snow removal
- Reliable waste management services
- Green infrastructure improvements
- Responsive to community requests
Library
- Free access to books, digital resources & media
- Story time for children
- Computer & technology programs
- Community meeting space
- Author talks and cultural events
Belsky Art & Science Museum
- Rotating art exhibitions
- STEM-focused science programs
- Educational field trips for local schools
- Community art classes
Closter Police Department — CalEA Certified
- Community-oriented policing
- High professional standards and training
- Neighborhood Watch partnerships
- School safety liaison programs
- CalEA certification for excellence in law enforcement
Parks — Active Parks
- Memorial Park
- Tenakill Park
- Knickerbocker Park
- Edge Park
- Huyler Park
- Schauble Park
Parks — Passive Parks
- Closter Nature Center
- Brookside Park
- Woods Park
- Railroad Trail
Historic Sites
- Closter Dock Road Historic District
- Historic houses along Closter Dock Road
- Sites associated with the American Revolution
- Local farmsteads and heritage buildings
Organizations
- Rotary Club of Closter
- Closter Lions Club
- Closter Business Association
- Northern Valley Interfaith Council
- American Legion Post
- Veterans' groups
Houses of Worship
- Aahes Jewish Center
- Closter Reformed Church
- Korean Presbyterian Church of NJ
- Closter Bible Church
- St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church
- Multiple faith communities welcoming all
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