Nutley, New Jersey, is a community that is home to about 29,000 individuals in Essex County. Nutley is a suburb of Newark, and its residents enjoy easy access to all of the cultural and entertainment opportunities of New York City.

History

The first settler of European descent in the area was Bastian Van Giesen. His home, Vreeland Homestead, is now the headquarters of the Nutley Women's Club. He and other Dutch settlers first arrived in the late 1600s. Nutley was known in the early 1700s for its brownstone quarry. Many immigrants, espeically those of Irish and Italian descent, found their first jobs here. The presence of the Third River stimulated the development of numerous mills along its shores. In the latter part of the 19th century, an artists colony developed on a dead-end road called The Enclosure. Artists like Frederick Dana Marsh and Michael Lenson took up residence here. In the 1960s, the arts were represented in another way when an upstart band called Aerosmith played at the Nutley prom.

Parks and Recreation

There are nine parks in the Nutley park system. Within these municipal facilities, there are hiking trails, bridges and modernized playgrounds. Picnicking is available at Booth Park and Kingsland Park. The parks also offer an abundance of athletic fields. There are four soccer fields and 12 baseball fields. The renovated Nutley East Little League Field now features new scoreboards, fencing and bleachers. Two parks have tennis courts, and tennis lessons are offered to individuals five years old and up. Nutley also maintains a roller hockey rink.

Attractions and Activities

Nutley residents that appreciate the Arts may want to explore unique facility at the municipal complex in Clifton, just to the northwest. The Clifton Arts Center and Sculpture Park. The sculpture park includes more than 30 modern works. The arts center is located in two historic brick structures that date back to the early 20th century.

Events

Every summer, the recreation department in Nutley puts on the Movie Under The Stars series at the Nutley Oval. The Memorial Day festivities and the Fourth of July celebration are two popular events in the community. The potential Nutley home buyer perusing Nutley NJ real estate can save time during the search by working closely with a skilled Nutley real estate agent. Such a Nutley realtor can determine which Nutley properties properly address your important needs and goals when it comes to real estate in Nutley. The homes for sale in Nutley included meticulously restored and maintained bungalows and frame homes. At the same time, Nutley real estate includes newer Nutley NJ homes that include modern amenities like energy efficient systems, multi-car garages and custom architecture. There is something for everybody among the Nutley homes for sale.