Rockaway Township is the larger of Morris County’s two Rockaways, covering about 46 square miles with 25,341 residents as of the 2020 Census. It includes the communities of White Meadow Lake, Mount Hope, Lake Telemark and Hibernia, and is home to Rockaway Townsquare and Picatinny Arsenal. It is a separate municipality from Rockaway Borough, with its own mayor, council, schools and services. Both towns are in Morris County. Here is what county Rockaway, NJ is in, explained.
This guide is maintained by Rockaway News Staff and links you straight to the Township pages residents use most. For everything happening this month, see the Rockaway Events Calendar, and for the season ahead, our guide to Christmas and holiday events in Rockaway.
Top photo: Mount Hope Pond in Rockaway Township, site of the Township Fall Clean Up on Oct. 17, 2026.
Rockaway Township at a Glance
| Municipal Building | 65 Mount Hope Road, Rockaway, NJ 07866 |
| Main phone | (973) 627-7200 |
| Office hours | Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Mayor | Joseph Jackson |
| Form of government | Mayor-Council |
| Council meetings | 7 p.m. at the Municipal Building |
| Population | 25,341 (2020 Census) |
| Area | About 46 square miles |
| ZIP code | 07866 |
| County | Morris County |
Mayor and Council
Rockaway Township runs under the Mayor-Council form of government, with a directly elected mayor serving a four-year term. The current mayor is Joseph Jackson. Township Council meetings start at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Building.
Services Residents Use Most
- Tax Collector
- Recycling schedule and rules
- Parks and Recreation
- Township calendar
- Report a concern
- Rockaway Township Free Public Library
Police, Fire and Emergency Alerts
- Rockaway Township Police Department
- Rockaway Township Fire Department
- Sign up for Township emergency notifications
- Power outage in Rockaway: how to report and track it
In an emergency, always call 911. Our Rockaway Township Police guide lists non-emergency numbers, records and services.
Schools
Rockaway Township Public Schools serve kindergarten through eighth grade at five elementary schools (Birchwood, Catherine A. Dwyer, Katherine D. Malone, Dennis B. O’Brien and Stony Brook) and Copeland Middle School. For high school, Township students attend either Morris Hills High School or Morris Knolls High School in the Morris Hills Regional District, depending on where they live. Find out which one serves your address in our Morris Hills or Morris Knolls high school guide, and follow our Education coverage for school news.
Parks, History and the Outdoors
Township residents have some of Morris County’s best open space close to home, including Farny State Park, Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area and Splitrock Reservoir, plus neighborhood spots like Mount Hope Pond and Lake Ames. See our guides to Split Rock Reservoir and Farny State Park. Summer Sundays bring free Park Lake Gazebo concerts. For more ideas, see our guide to things to do in Rockaway NJ.
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Rockaway Township FAQ
Is Rockaway Township the same as Rockaway Borough?
No. Rockaway Township and Rockaway Borough are two separate municipalities in Morris County with their own mayors, councils, police departments and school districts. They share the name and the 07866 ZIP code.
Where is the Rockaway Township Municipal Building?
The Municipal Building is at 65 Mount Hope Road, Rockaway, NJ 07866. The main number is (973) 627-7200 and offices are open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Who is the mayor of Rockaway Township?
Joseph Jackson is the mayor of Rockaway Township, which uses the Mayor-Council form of government.
What high school do Rockaway Township students attend?
Depending on where they live, Township students attend Morris Hills High School or Morris Knolls High School, both part of the Morris Hills Regional District.
How do I get Rockaway Township emergency alerts?
Register on the Township emergency notification page at rockawaytownship.org.
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Last updated September 27, 2026. Spot something out of date? Email info@rockawaynews.com and we will fix it.
