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Neighborhood Guide · Pompton Lakes, NJ

Living in Pompton Lakes —
Dining, Parks & Local Life

Your complete guide to the restaurants, scenic parks, commute options, and hidden gems surrounding Meridia Pompton Lakes at 261 Wanaque Ave.

Passaic County, NJ · Opening June 2026

Why Pompton Lakes?

Pompton Lakes is a tight-knit borough in Passaic County surrounded by lakes, the Ramapo Mountains, and a walkable downtown that has served this community for over a century. What makes it exceptional is the combination — small-town character with genuine NYC accessibility.

Meridia Pompton Lakes puts you at the center of it all — on Wanaque Avenue, the borough's main dining and retail corridor, steps from parks, transit, and a thriving local community.

A+ School District (Niche)
~30 min to Manhattan
4.9★ Lakeside Park
Walkable Downtown
June 2026 Opening
Neighborhood Guide

Explore the Area Around
261 Wanaque Ave

Dining, parks, schools, shopping, and transit — all within minutes of your front door. Click any location to explore on the map.

📍 HOME BASE
Meridia Pompton Lakes
261 Wanaque Ave · Opening June 2026
🍽️ Dining & Nightlife
Dining ★ 4.9
Epoch Asian Fusion
2 min walk · 98 Wanaque Ave
Dining ★ 4.5
Mack's American Bar & Grill
2 min walk · 300 Wanaque Ave
Dining ★ 4.1
Jardín Latino
3 min walk · 118 Wanaque Ave
🌿 Parks & Outdoors
Park ★ 4.9
Lakeside Park
5 min drive · Pompton Lake waterfront
Hiking ★ 4.8
Ramapo Valley Reservation
15 min drive · Bergen County
State Park ★ 4.7
Ringwood State Park
20 min drive · Lakes & botanical gardens
🎓 Schools
High School A+
Pompton Lakes High School
~1 mi · Niche top-rated
Elementary
Lenox Elementary School
Steps from Wanaque Ave
Elementary
Lincoln Elementary School
Downtown Pompton Lakes
Middle School
Pompton Lakes Middle School
Grades 6–8 · ~1 mi
🚌 Transit
Bus
NJ Transit Bus — Wanaque Ave
At your door · Routes 194 & 197 → NYC
Rail
Lincoln Park Train Station
4 mi south · → Hoboken & Penn Station
🛍️ Shopping
Mall ★ 4.4
Willowbrook Mall
15 min drive · Wayne, NJ · 120+ stores
Walkable
Wanaque Ave — Downtown
Steps away · Lidl, shops & services

All distances from 261 Wanaque Ave, Pompton Lakes NJ 07442.

Getting Around

Commute Times from
261 Wanaque Ave, Pompton Lakes

One of Pompton Lakes' biggest advantages is effortless access — whether commuting to New York City, Newark, or anywhere in northern New Jersey.

By Car

DestinationDrive TimeVia
Midtown Manhattan, NYC~30–40 minI-287 E / Lincoln Tunnel
Newark, NJ~25 minI-287 S
Newark Liberty Airport~35 minI-287 S / NJ Turnpike
Willowbrook Mall (Wayne)~15 minI-287 S
Hackensack, NJ~20 minNJ-17 S
Paterson, NJ~15 minNJ-23 S

By Public Transit

OptionRouteTo
NJ Transit Bus 194Stop on Wanaque AveNew York City (Port Authority)
NJ Transit Bus 197Stop on Wanaque AveNew York City + Local
NJ Transit Bus 748Serves Pompton LakesPaterson / Wayne
NJ Transit Rail (Lincoln Park)4 miles south via carHoboken + NYC Penn Station
Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Want to Know
About Living in Pompton Lakes

Meridia Pompton Lakes at 261 Wanaque Ave is approximately 30 miles northwest of Midtown Manhattan — about a 30–40 minute drive via I-287. NJ Transit bus lines 194 and 197 stop directly on Wanaque Avenue. You can also drive 4 miles south to the Lincoln Park NJ Transit rail station, which runs to Hoboken Terminal and New York Penn Station.

Absolutely. Pompton Lakes is consistently rated one of the best places to live in New Jersey by Niche.com. It offers a walkable downtown along Wanaque Ave, top-rated public schools, beautiful waterfront parks on Pompton Lake, and a tight-knit community feel — all within 30 minutes of New York City.

Meridia Pompton Lakes sits directly on Wanaque Avenue. Top-rated spots include Epoch Asian Fusion (4.9★ — best sushi in the area), Mack's American Bar & Grill (4.5★), Jardín Latino (4.1★), and Tony's Pizza, a Pompton Lakes institution since 1963. On-Site Restaurant will also open at the building's ground level in June 2026.

Yes — Pompton Lakes is surrounded by exceptional outdoor spaces. Lakeside Park on Pompton Lake (4.9★) is 1 mile away with a kayak launch, fishing pier, and gazebo. The Ramapo Valley County Reservation (4.8★, 1,982 reviews) offers miles of hiking trails and a waterfall 15 minutes away. Ringwood State Park (4.7★) has lakes, botanical gardens, and historic manors 20 minutes away.

Yes, Meridia Pompton Lakes is a pet-friendly community. The downtown location is highly walkable, and Lakeside Park and Ramapo Valley trails provide excellent spaces for dogs. Contact our leasing team for specific policies including breed or weight restrictions.

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