Rockaway is a historic borough nestled in the heart of Morris County, New Jersey. This charming community strikes the perfect balance between small town feel and modern conveniences.
Population
Rockaway had 6,598 residents at the 2020 census, within its roughly 2 square mile area. About 30% of households include children under 18 (2020 census).
History
Rockaway was officially incorporated as a borough in 1894.
Quality of Life
Rockaway offers a high quality of life with great schools, safe streets, and a vibrant downtown district. Families flock to the area for its affordability and wealth of amenities meeting daily needs.
Healthcare
Residents have convenient access to excellent healthcare services in Rockaway. Primary care doctors, specialists, therapy services and more are available within the borough. Nearby hospitals including Morristown Medical Center provide advanced specialty care.
Transportation
Rockaway enjoys great transportation connectivity. Most residents commute via car thanks to direct access to major highways and ample parking. The nearest NJ Transit train stations are in Denville and Dover.
County roads facilitate local travel to neighborhood amenities. Aside from some school rush hour congestion, getting around Rockaway is generally smooth sailing.
Shopping and Dining
Rockaway’s downtown offers quaint shops, cafes and restaurants that draw visitors from across the region. Antique stores hold hidden treasures while eateries range from bakeries to gastropubs. Several strip malls provide additional national chains and convenience.
Education
Rockaway Borough Public Schools serve students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade across two schools, Lincoln Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School. High schoolers attend Morris Hills High School, located in the borough.
Divine Mercy Academy is the borough’s private school.
Points of Interest
- First Presbyterian Church of Rockaway: Founded in 1758; its brick church dates from 1832.
- Rockaway Townsquare: The super-regional mall in neighboring Rockaway Township, anchored by Macy’s.
Pain management for Rockaway residents
Montville Medspa & Pain Center, at 624 Main Rd, Towaco, NJ, offers non-surgical pain care led by Dr. Donna D’Alessio, who is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Read more about pain management and the conditions below.
Botox, fillers and skin care for Rockaway patients
Our physician-led injector team — Dr. Donna D’Alessio, MD, with nurse injectors Amy Natalicchio and Tanya Santoro — offers Botox, Dysport, dermal fillers, PRP and laser, and our licensed medical estheticians, Kristen Marucci and Shannon Glinsky, perform HydraFacial, Vivace microneedling, PRP facials, laser hair removal, Limelight and BBL IPL photofacials, MOXI laser, CoolSculpting and Venus Legacy, all at our Towaco office on Route 202.
Treatments we offer
Injectables
Montville MedSpa & Pain Center, 624 Main Rd, Towaco, NJ 07082, in Morris County, offers physician-led cosmetic injectables (Botox, Dysport, dermal fillers, Sculptra, hyperdilute Radiesse and PDO threads) from Dr. Donna D’Alessio, MD, board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and nurse practitioner injectors Amy Natalicchio and Tanya Santoro; call (973) 794-3958.
Facials in Montville NJ
Natural beauty is more than what meets the eye. It’s about achieving a deep sense of wellness from within that radiates outward.
Lasers
Experience cutting-edge laser treatments at Montville MedSpa & Pain Center.
Microneedling in Montville NJ
Montville MedSpa & Pain Center, 624 Main Rd, Towaco, NJ 07082, in Morris County, offers microneedling, including Vivace RF microneedling and microneedling with PRP, performed by licensed medical estheticians Kristen Marucci and Shannon Glinsky in a physician-led practice founded by Dr. Donna D’Alessio, MD; call (973) 794-3958.
Body Contouring in Montville NJ
Achieving your ideal body shape and silhouette is now possible without extensive surgery thanks to the latest body contouring procedures.
Wellness in Montville NJ
Personalized, physician-led wellness treatments designed to support energy, metabolism, and overall health so you can feel your best from the inside out.
Pain Management in Montville
Montville MedSpa & Pain Center, 624 Main Rd, Towaco, NJ 07082, in Morris County, offers non-surgical pain management for back, neck, joint and nerve pain with Dr. Donna D’Alessio, MD, board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; call (973) 794-3958.
Vein Treatments in Montville, NJ
Healthy veins are essential to both comfort and confidence. Led by vein specialist Dr. Donna D’Alessio, we offer precise treatments to minimize the appearance and discomfort of facial veins, leg veins, spider veins, varicose veins, and venous insufficiency.