Westfield, Residential town in Union County, New Jersey.
Located 16 miles southwest of Manhattan, Westfield spans across 6.74 square miles of land with tree-lined streets and maintained residential neighborhoods.
The settlement originated in 1699 as West Fields, west of Elizabeth Town, and formally incorporated as one of New Jersey's first townships in 1798.
The Westfield Memorial Library, established in 1873, maintains an extensive collection of books and multimedia resources for the community.
The Downtown Westfield Corporation coordinates enhancement projects and maintains a directory of local businesses through a mobile application.
Mindowaskin Park and Lenape Park form part of the Rahway River Parkway system, providing natural reserves within the urban setting.
Location: Union County
Inception: January 27, 1794
Elevation above the sea: 36 m
Shares border with: Scotch Plains, Clark, Garwood, Mountainside, Cranford, Springfield Township
Website: https://westfieldnj.gov
GPS coordinates: 40.65160,-74.34340
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:47
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