The lifestyle in West Windsor is probably influenced most by the existence of the Princeton Junction Train Station. Many of our residents make a daily trip to the mostly full parking lots for their commute to work.

The lifestyles of many families revolve around their children's attendance at the West Windsor/Plainsboro School District. Highly rated because of its ranking in the state by the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) results at both of its high schools, the school district encourages many relocating families to choose West Windsor as a destination.

West Windsor, NJ has been ranked among CNN.com's Best Places to Live. Within 15 miles there are 13 movie theaters, 1,685 restaurants, 44 libraries and within 30 miles there are 70 golf courses and 8 museums, the township also beats the national averages in numerous other categories.

The close proximity to Princeton, NJ offers many cultural activities including McCarter Theatre, in addition to the arts program at the Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College located in West Windsor..

There are clubs for interests such as running, choral, photography, skating, skiing, flying, etc. available for your participation.

For the golfers who want to live near a course, Cranbury Golf Club and Mercer Oaks (which has two 18-hole public courses) are located within the borders of the township.

There are ten parks and recreation areas run by West Windsor Township's Division of Recreation and Parks, which also sponsors trips to events among other activities.

The Little League has facilities at the R.J. Ward Complex with three fields - Assist America, Wasco, and Kelly Fields. It is located on North Post Road, off Clarksville Road. As Yogi Berra has been quoted, "Little League Baseball is a very good thing because it keeps the parents off the streets."

West Windsor is home to Mercer County Community College. Mercer serves over 30,000 people each year in their associate degree programs, credit and noncredit certificate programs, continuing education, corporate training, career training, youth programs, and summer camps for children. Many more come to campus for cultural activities, sporting events and the fitness center and pool. Your two years of education here can lead to furthering your education at nearby four-year institutions such as Princeton University, Rider University, The College of New Jersey and Rutgers University, as well as others.

There are 18 preschool facilities in or near the community.

Mercer County Lake has become reknowned as a venue for regattas. Activities at the Marina include fishing tournaments, regattas including rowing races between area schools, as well as the United States Rowing Association Pre-Olympic trials.Pedal Boat and Rowboat rentals are available on Lake Mercer, throughout the summer season. Private groups can reserve boats in advance to complement their picnic outing.

West Windsor Community Farmer's Market opens in early June and runs through early November. "One of the most effective ways to bring people together is a farmers' market," states Shing-Fu Hsueh, mayor of West Windsor.. "Not only will it provide an opportunity for the residents to pick up produce locally; it will also offer a place where neighbors can meet and socialize."

Since 1921 the West Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 has been providing a valuable service to this community and its volunteer members have committed themselves to serving and protecting the residents of West Windsor Township. West Windsor Volunteer Fire Company also has 2 career firefighters, who are on active duty daily.

There are 16 houses of worship in the township or neighboring communities encompassing many faiths.

So, as you have seen, there are plenty of opportunities to become involved in this community in Central New Jersey.

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