With mountain views of the New York City Skyline, state forests, eagles and black bears, Ringwood is a favorite haunt of urban commuters. The Ringwood Borough has five lake communities, several leafy subdivisions, a sprawling rural area called Stonetown, and the former mining hamlet of Upper Ringwood. Transportation is excellent, with all-day service to Port Authority in Manhattan (about a 60-minute trip).
Ringwood boasts over 16,000 acres of nature preserves. Originally founded in 1740 as an iron manufacturing works, Ringwood has proudly provided cannonballs for George Washington's Continental Army, buckshot for the Civil War, and iron for the Brooklyn Bridge. Ringwood is very active in the Arts, with several sponsored art shows, juried photography and art competitions, two active theatre companies, and many sponsored musical events.
The Ringwood Borough is spread across 28 square miles and has a small industrial park and several small shopping areas. Population: 13,504.
Ringwood boasts over 16,000 acres of nature preserves. Originally founded in 1740 as an iron manufacturing works, Ringwood has proudly provided cannonballs for George Washington's Continental Army, buckshot for the Civil War, and iron for the Brooklyn Bridge. Ringwood is very active in the Arts, with several sponsored art shows, juried photography and art competitions, two active theatre companies, and many sponsored musical events.