The minute you enter our gated 55+ active adult community, you are greeted by an incredible view of two beautiful fountain ponds within a setting of pristine landscape.

Situated on 360 acres of tree lined streets, winding roads and walking paths, The Fairways includes 984 single-family homes and 140 attached courtyard homes. You’ll find a variety of styles for diverse living needs. Developed between 1998 and 2017, these spacious homes offer 2-3 bedrooms, 2+ bathrooms and 1-2 car attached garages.  You can view available Fairways homes on realtor.com.

The community offers many outdoor amenities to support an active lifestyle. In addition to tennis, shuffleboard and bocce courts, two pickleball courts were recently added. The outdoor pool provides ample space for swimming, water exercising or lounging in the sun. Residents also enjoy several pool socials, such as pizza or ice cream night.

Our newly renovated 18,680 square-foot clubhouse accommodates several of the amenities that are available to our residents.  You can enjoy the in-door pool, jetted hot tub, sauna and state-of-the-art fitness center to help you stay fit or just for relaxing. Socialize with friends and neighbors in the cozy café. Vending machines offer hot and cold beverages and light snacks. The billiard room with four quality professional tables entertain beginner and experienced players.

Just want to enjoy a good book or movie? Our library has a vast collection of reading material covering an array of topics. You can also borrow some of the latest movies from our film lending library. If playing cards or games is your pleasure, you’ll find several attractively decorated rooms most accommodating. Looking past the bi-folding glass doors is our grand ballroom, where residents can enjoy social gatherings, special events, plays, movies, exercise classes and much more.

In addition to our clubhouse, more activities take place in our separate 5,659 square-foot updated annex building. There you’ll find several meeting rooms, a computer room, an all-purpose room and a spacious arts and crafts room, where residents can express their creativity. The outdoor patio adds to the resort-style atmosphere you experience at The Fairways.

Our full-time Lifestyle Director, is available to help everyone make the most of all that the community has to offer. Fitness-minded residents can enjoy such activities as aerobics, line dancing, strength & conditioning, table tennis or yoga. Popular games include bingo, bridge, chess, Mah Jongg, poker and Scrabble. Book discussion, genealogy group, garden club, singles group, travel club, wine tasting, Amici, Hebrew Culture or Shamrock clubs are just a few of the many groups and clubs that are offered. Whatever your hobbies or interests are, there is something for everyone at The Fairways.

Architectural Review, Communications, Contracts, Engineering & Construction Trades, Finance & Audit, Landscape and Safety are among the various committees available for those who want to become a bit more involved. Members work closely with our on-site Community Manager in the day-to-day upkeep, management and safety of the community.  Our seven-member Board of Directors, elected by the residents, supervises the affairs and business according to the law and the governing documents of our homeowners association.  Our HOA also has published architectural standards for both detached and courtyard homes.  Details are in our covenants, bylaws, and ARC standards documents which you can download:

Located off Route 70 in Lakewood, New Jersey, The Fairways has easy access to shopping, restaurants and medical services. With close proximity to the Garden State Parkway, travel is particularly convenient to beaches, airports, Atlantic City, New York City, and Philadelphia.  For directions getting here, start with The Fairways location on Google Maps.

For a Fast Facts summary of our community, click here.  For contact information, click here.  Come for a visit. You’ll want to make The Fairways at Lake Ridge your home.