The highly residential township of West Orange also supports a thriving commercial district for a convenient yet tranquil lifestyle. Recent business expansion outside the downtown district includes other retail centers and some industrial development. West Orange encompasses Llewellyn Park, distinguished as the first private, planned residential community in the nation. Glenmont, Thomas Edison’s famous estate, is also one of the township treasures that attracts visitors and residents alike. The Essex County Park System provides such delights as the South Mountain Sports Arena, the Turtle Back Zoo, and the South Mountain Reservation that complement with other developed recreational facilities. Transportation efficiencies include access to Interstate 280 and bus service to New York City.