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Westfield, NJ Area Guide

Westfield is a welcoming community in Union County, New Jersey that is rich with history and offers something for everyone. As of the 2000 census, the town of Westfield was home to 29,644 residents and continues to grow. The old village area of Westfield, which is now home to the downtown district, was settled in 1720 as part of the Elizabethtown Tract.

Westfield was originally formed as a township on January 27, 1794, from portions of Elizabeth Township, while the area was still part of Essex County, and was incorporated as a one of New Jersey's first 104 townships by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. It became part of the newly-formed Union County on March 19, 1857. Portions of the township have been taken to form Rahway Township (February 27, 1804), Plainfield Township (April 5, 1847), Cranford Township (March 14, 1871), Fanwood Township (March 6, 1878, now known as Scotch Plains), Mountainside (September 25, 1895) and Hillside (April 3, 1913). The Town of Westfield was incorporated on March 4, 1903, replacing Westfield Township. Barely two weeks later, the Borough of Garwood was created from the less desirable areas of Westfield and Cranford Township, on March 19, 1903.

Westfield Parks & Recreation

Westfield is home to an excellent parks and recreation department which offers picturesque parks and excellent recreations for both visitors and residents alike. For the Westfield Parks & Recreation Department official website click here:

For a complete list of Parks click here

Westfield Events and Attractions

20th Annual Festifall
Our 20th Annual Festifall is approaching fast! Don't miss the opportunity to reserve you table by downloading your application today. The streets of Downtown Westfield are filled with hundreds of vendors and thousands of people. There is fun for all!

Spring Fling in Westfield
The streets of Downtown Westfield become a shopping pavilion of more than 300 vendors, arts & craft show, non-stop music, childrenās pavilion and culinary delights are also featured in this spring celebration.

For more information on Westfield, NJ visit the official website by clicking here

For the Westfield Chamber of Commerce website click here