The discovery of iron ore in the 1700s led people to Rockaway Borough. Once known for its rustic charm, Rockaway Borough is now a town of suburban homes, multi-family homes, and a busy downtown/business district. Rockaway Borough is conveniently located close to Routes 80, 46, 10, and 15.

Rockaway Borough townhome and condo communities include: Oak Street Commons, Woods Edge, Rockaway Heights, and Tudor Estates.

Rockaway Borough hosts an annual carnival with fireworks at Fireman's Field on Beach Street. The Rockaway Borough Public Library offers Children's Storytime Sessions as well as Adult Programs which include a variety of topics such as financial planning, yoga, knitting, and poetry.

The Rockaway Borough Public Schools serve Kindergarten through Eighth grade. Students in grades K-3 attend the Lincoln Elementary School and students in grades 4-8 attend the Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Public school students in grades 9-12 attend Morris Hills High School, located in Rockaway Borough, which also serves the residential communities of Wharton and some sections of Rockaway Township.

Rockaway Borough is close to the Rockaway Townsquare Mall which is anchored by Macy’s, JC Penny’s, Lord & Taylor, Target, Walmart, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Best Buy and Bed, Bath & Beyond. Rockaway Townsquare Mall is one of the largest and most modern malls in New Jersey. Rockaway Borough has a small downtown section with lots of shops and restaurants.

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