Wayne Named One Of The Safest Places To Raise A Child In U.S.

WAYNE, NJ — The township was named one of the safest cities in the United States to raise a child.

Safewise, a company that provides surveys on the safest towns in the country and security systems, released a list this week of the 30 Safest Cities To Raise A Child in the United States. Wayne ranked No. 11.

The company noted that the Garden State's family-friendly townships make up a large portion of the communities. The state also has the second highest high school graduation rate in the country.

Safewise noted Wayne's close proximity to the "hustle and bustle of Manhattan."

"The city has nearly 2,000 acres of parkland, which includes swimming facilities, community gardens, and dozens of playgrounds," the site said. The township also has the Ice Vault, a "world-famous ice rink where championship skaters and coaches run youth skating programs."

Monroe and Middletown townships ranked ahead of Wayne on the list at Nos. 7 and 9, respectively. Other New Jersey towns to make the list are: Toms River at No. 13, Bridgewater at No. 17 and Hillsborough at No. 22. Old Bridge, Manchester, Parsippany-Troy Hills and Jackson received honorable mention.

Click here to read Safewise's full report.

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