- Community Facts for Franklin Lakes, NJ -

Franklin Lakes Web Site:

www.FranklinLakes.org

Franklin Lakes Borough Hall:

Franklin Lakes Borough Hall
DeKorte Drive Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417  
(201) 891-0048

 Franklin Lakes Library:

Franklin Lakes Public Library
(201) 891-2224

Franklin Lakes Police Dept.:

Franklin Lakes Police Department
490 DeKorte Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ, 07417
Detective Bureau - 201-891-3131

Franklin Lakes Fire Dept.:

P.O. Box 199, Franklin Lakes, NJ  07417

Franklin Lakes Population:

10,422 (Census 2000)

Census 2000 Stats:

Franklin Lakes -Population & Housing
Franklin Lakes -Housing Characteristics

Distance to NYC:

19 miles

Franklin Lakes Parks:

Facilities include 2 public playgrounds, 4 athletic fields, 6 public tennis courts, and 1 public golf course.

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-  Franklin Lakes, NJ Area Links -

• Franklin Lakes Chamber of Commerce

• FLOW Follies

• Rotary Club of Oakland/Franklin Lakes

• Franklin Lakes Newcomers & Neighbors Club

- Description of Franklin Lakes, NJ -

Quiet country living is the hallmark of this lovely and affluent community. Forbes ranked Franklin Lakes #101 on it's "Most Expensive Zips Codes 2005."  Franklin Lakes median housing price in 2006 was $1,222,000  Most of its one-acre building lots are substantially wooded, and many are situated on or near the shores of the 21 magnificent lakes that grace its countryside. 

The housing is mostly upscale and luxurious, suitable for the most discriminating and selective buyers.  Full recreational and social programs offer each and every family a wide choice of participation in community affairs.  There is also a semi-private golf and country club, two exceptionally beautiful private communities which offer club plan memberships, and the incomparable Audubon Wildlife Center.  Neighborhood stores plus two local shopping centers provide quick and easy shopping opportunities. 

Franklin Lakes offers six public schools, two of which are highly-rated high schools:  Ramapo Regional High School and Indian Hills High School.  Minutes from major highways and New York City, Franklin Lakes provides the best of many worlds! 

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- Franklin Lakes, NJ Schools -

Public Schools:  There are 3 Elementary schools and 1 Middle school.  Franklin Lakes is part of the Ramapo-Indian Hills School district, and families have the choice of attending either Ramapo High School or Indian Hills High School.  Towns included in this school district are referred to as FLOW (Franklin Lakes, Oakland, and Wyckoff.)

Colonial Road School  (Grades K - 5)
749 Colonial Road, Franklin Lakes, NJ  07417  Phone - 201-337-0336

Woodside Avenue School  (Grades K - 5)
305 Woodside Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ  07417  (201) 891-5600

High  Mountain Road Elementary School (Grades K - 5)
765 High Mountain Road, Franklin Lakes, NJ  07417  (201) 891-4433

Franklin Avenue Middle School   (Grades 6 - 8)
755 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ  07417  (201) 891-0202  

Ramapo High School  (9 - 12)
331 George Street, Franklin Lakes, NJ  07417   (201) 891-1500

Indian Hills High School  (9 - 12)
97 Yawpo Avenue, Oakland, NJ  07436  (201) 337-0100

- Franklin Lakes, NJ Transportation & Commutation Information -

• Highways:  Rt. 287,  Rt. 208, Rt. 202, Rt. 17, Rt.4, Garden State Parkway, NJ Turnpike, 9W, Palisades Interstate Parkway are either within the town or in close proximity.

• Train Station:  Franklin Lakes does not have its own train station in town; however, train Service to New York City is provided by NJ Transit from nearby towns.  Ramsey recently completed a hub on on Route 17.  
  view map of nearest stations

• Bus Transportation to the New York City Port Authority Bus Terminal is provided by Short Line.  
  view schedule and fares.

• Airports:  Newark, LaGuardia, and JFK Airports are all within a 45-minute drive and offer international and domestic destinations.

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- Neighboring Towns in Northwestern Bergen County, NJ -

Visit Map of these Towns in Bergen County.

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