Scotch Plains

Scotch Plains is a suburban township in Union County with a long history dating back to the 1700's.  Ash Swamp in Scotch Plains was the scene of a key action in the Battle of Short Hills, on June 26, 1777. An ancient house, better known today as the Frazee house, was the home of Aunt Betty Frazee, whose retort to Lord Cornwallis led the British to find their bread from friendlier bakers in the same battle. Osborn-Cannonball House Museum is a historic home operated by The Historical Society of Scotch Plains and Fanwood New Jersey. 

Residents enjoy the several parks located in the township including Ponderosa Farm Park, Forest Park, Brookside Park, and Farley Ave Park to name a few. The recreation department hosts many activities in the parks for all ages including music on the green, 5k's and many other activities.

Feel like taking a dip and making a new friend? Visit Willow Grove Swim Club and/or Highland Swimming Club for family fun. Additionally, both clubs host swim teams and social events for families.

Did anyone say T-time? Scotch Plains is the home of 2 public courses: Scotch Hills Municipal Golf Course and Ashbrook Golf Course. It also features a private course: the Shackamaxon Country Club.

Scotch Plains has five elementary schools, two middle schools, a comprehensive high school, a Parochial High School, and a facility of Union County College. The district offers full time Kindergarten which is an added plus for families. Additionally, Scotch Plains is the home of the Union County Vocational Technical Schools which includes the Union County Magnet High School, the Academy for Information Technology, the Union County Academy for Allied Health Services, the Union County Academy for Performing Arts, and the Vocational-Technical School. The grouping of different schools is for vocational as well as gifted students, publicly funded by the combined taxes of Union County municipalities. 

A great place to live, Scotch plains offers a suburban lifestyle with top-notch education and recreation.