Including the friendly communities of Chestnut Ridge, New Hempstead, Hillburn, Hillcrest, Sloatsburg, Spring Valley, New Square, Montebello, Pomona, Suffern, and Wesley Hills, Ramapo is distinguished as the largest town in Rockland County.  The community also provides very convenient commuter access. Newcomers to Ramapo Township will discover a wide variety of housing styles.  Many homes in this area are set on lush half-acre lots or even larger, adding to the picturesque quality of the residential neighborhoods. Pierson Lakes offers luxury custom homes on sprawling estate properties.  Each one of the villages and communities within Ramapo adds to the quality of life and claims a unique and distinctive personality.  For example, the Village of Suffern is known for its variety of fine restaurants.  Nearly 570 acres of parks, golf courses, sports fields and courts, a swimming pool, playgrounds, and trails for biking and hiking ensure four-season opportunities for outdoor enjoyment.