Llewellyn Park
Llewellyn Park is a historic gated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within West Orange in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Llewellyn Park is thought to be the country's first planned residential community, and the site of the first large-scale naturalization of crocus, narcissus, and jonquils. The community features 175 homes on 425 acres (172 ha) and is located 12 miles (19 km) west of New York City.
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| Coordinates: 40°47′15″N 74°14′29″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex |
| Township | West Orange |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 821 |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 |
| ZIP Code | 07052 |
| FIPS code | 34-40990 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0883314 |
Llewellyn Park was one of the first gated communities in the United States, where the natural environment was both carefully cultivated and allowed to remain undisturbed. The landscaping is in the 19th century romantic style of New York's Central Park, and includes winding paths, ornamental trees, shrubs, and flowers.
The Llewellyn Park Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985 and was added to the state register the following year.