Commuter-friendly Bloomfield, NJ boasts two midtown-direct train stations, jitney service to supermarkets, train stations and other spots around town, and a 121-acre county park within walking distance of most of the community. The Olmstead-designed Brookdale Park features a rubberized surface playground, running track and football field, soccer fields, 11 tennis courts, a dog park and a formal rose garden. Cuisines of Italy, Thailand, India, the Philippines, and Mexico, as well as American burgers and steaks, can be found in the numerous restaurants that dot the town. A mix of churches and synagogues, and public and private schools make it an ideal residence for families of all kinds.