Lake Hiawatha, located in Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, is a residential neighborhood with a small-town ambiance. Originally a summer retreat, it now hosts year-round residents. The area features a mix of renovated midcentury homes, including split-levels, Cape Cods, colonials, and ranch-style properties. Newer constructions, primarily colonial-style homes, are also present. The housing market is competitive, with properties often selling quickly. Home sizes average around 1,500 square feet, and prices range from $205,000 for one-bedroom condos to over $750,000 for larger homes. The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District is highly rated, with Northvail Elementary School, Central Middle School, and Parsippany Hills High School receiving top marks.
Lake Hiawatha Swim Club is a local highlight, featuring an Olympic-size pool, wading pool, diving boards, and a waterslide. Adjacent to the swim club is Lake Hiawatha Park, which offers a play area and gazebo. Volunteers Park provides picnic spots, a skate park, and athletic fields. Nearby Lake Parsippany, a short drive away, offers canoeing and swimming. The neighborhood is walkable, with a variety of specialty food stores, mom-and-pop restaurants, and small businesses. Popular dining spots include Bollywood Grill and Vaishnav Thali, while Howard’s Bagel and Lake Hiawatha Dairy are local favorites for breakfast and ice cream.
Residents have access to major highways like NJ-495, US-46, and I-80, facilitating travel to NYC, the Jersey Shore, or the Pennsylvania mountains. The Beverwyck Park and Ride offers convenient bus service to Manhattan, approximately 45 minutes away. While the original namesake lake has dried up, the area includes several other lakes and the Rockaway River. Flooding can be an issue in certain sections.
