Getting to the Mansion

Getting to the James Ward Mansion.

 

The James Ward Mansion
169 E. Broad Street
Westfield, NJ 07090

​​​​​Via Car: 
Click here for Google Map directions.

Click here for directions on Westfield's official website.

Via Train (NJ Transit): 

The James Ward Mansion is very accessible by train and located only 1 block away from Westfield Train Station, which serves NJ Transit's Raritan Valley Line​. Only a 40-minute train ride from New York City, those traveling to/from NYC will need to transfer to Newark Penn Station.

Public Transport

Westfield is on the Raritan Valley Line and is a short walk from the station (3 mins)
The closest bus line drops off on North Ave/Elm 113x

Parking

Parking is available as on-street parking and in various public parking lots walking distance from the venue (see map below).

Click here for parking information from Westfield's official website.

The Town of Westfield offers the following FREE parking options:

  • FREE parking in permit spaces after 10:00 AM in Lot #3 (South Avenue Train lot).

  • FREE parking is available on Saturdays in Lot #3 and Lot #8 at non-numbered, non-metered permit spots, and at orange bagged employee permit spaces on Orchard St., Elm St., and Ferris Place.

  • Downtown Westfield always offers FREE parking in ALL spaces on Sundays.

Our recommendation for the least busy parking lot is Lot #3 (South Avenue Train lot) and parking south of the NJTransit train tracks. The James Ward Mansion is just a short walk away.

Driving

Coming from the North, take GSP to exit 135, take Central Ave towards Westfield/Linden/Garwood. Continue for about 3miles. Once you cross under the train tracks, make a left onto North Avenue. At Elm Street, make a right. Cross over Broad Street and on the left you will see a municipal parking lot (metered). This is the closest lot to the mansion for parking.

Drive from the South

Take GSP Exit 135 towards Westfield/Linden/Garwood. Continue to follow Central Ave. Continue for about 3miles. Once you cross under the train tracks, make a left onto North Avenue. At Elm Street, make a right. Cross over Broad Street and on the left you will see a municipal parking lot (metered). This is the closest lot to the mansion for parking.