Sparta, NJ
Monday, August 16th, 2010Sparta Sparta spans 30 square miles in rural Sussex County. It is a beautiful town with a charming town center and a wealth of recreational opportunities for all residents. It is dotted with shimmering lakes among which Lake Mohawk is the star, scenic mountains, wooded enclaves and even farmland. Route 15 crosses Sparta, providing access to Route 94 and Interstate 80 to the south. It is 46.5 miles to New York City which can be reached in about an hour during non-peak commuting hours. Public transportation to Manhattan is available by NJ Transit trains from Mt. Arlington or Dover in Morris County, though many residents work closer to home in the corporate centers of Morristown and Parsippany.
Over the past 20 years or so, Sparta has become very popular with new-home seekers in search of scenic properties close enough to work, but far enough away to provide a respite. The population growth attests to this. The 2000 Census registered 18,080 residents while, as of 2009, there population is approximately 19,400.
In addition to the ambiance provided by Lake Mohawk, the largest of 20 lakes in town, Sparta boasts wonderful public schools and comprehensive recreational facilities and programs. The Sparta Public School District includes the Helen Morgan School for Kindergarten through Grade 2, the Alpine School for Grades 3 – 5, the Sparta Middle School and the Sparta High School. Sparta is also home to the Sussex County Technical School.
All-year round recreation includes golfing and nearby skiing, a water park in Vernon and boating.
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