South Jersey Farm Country
Gloucester County blends farm markets, preserved open space, community parks, and historic villages with growing residential and commercial corridors.
Gloucester County Overview
Founded in 1686, Gloucester County has long been tied to agriculture, industry, river towns, small-town downtowns, college life, recreation, and South Jersey farm country. The original NJTGO page described the county as an agricultural, industrial, and residential area with farming, fruit, vegetables, poultry, dairy, livestock, canneries, quick-freezing operations, and nearby markets helping make it one of the food-producing sections of New Jersey.
County Guide Categories
Use these quick links to move through the Gloucester County guide or open the related NJTGO county subpages.
Gloucester County Snapshot
College & Innovation Hub
Glassboro and Sewell anchor major education resources, including Rowan University, GCIT, and county library services.
River & Revolution History
Red Bank Battlefield, Woodbury, National Park, and Delaware River communities help connect the county to Revolutionary War and early South Jersey history.
Recreation Network
County parks, golf, farms, speedway entertainment, planetarium programming, and family attractions make this a strong outdoor and recreation county.
Gloucester County Towns
Browse Gloucester County municipalities and community names from the original NJTGO town list. Linked towns open the existing NJTGO town pages where available.
Clayton
Deptford Township
East Greenwich Township
Elk Township
Franklin Township
Gibbstown / Greenwich Township
Glassboro
Harrison Township
Logan Township
Mantua Township
Monroe Township
National Park
Newfield
Paulsboro
Pitman
South Harrison Township
Swedesboro
Washington Township
Wenonah
West Deptford Township
Westville
Woodbury
Woodbury Heights
Woolwich Township
Education & Library
Gloucester County Institute of Technology
Career and technical education resource preserved from the original county guide.
Visit GCITRowan University
Major public university serving Gloucester County and the surrounding South Jersey region.
Visit RowanGloucester County Library System
County library system link preserved and updated for visitor and resident reference.
Visit GCLSCounty Government
Gloucester County Administration Building
2 South Broad Street
PO Box 337
Woodbury, NJ 08096
Gloucester County is governed by the Board of County Commissioners. This page uses the current New Jersey county-government terminology and current county-office presentation.
Public Information
County information and government contact point for residents, visitors, and local departments.
County Administrator
Responsible for day-to-day operations, departments, divisions, and county projects.
Clerk of the Board
Administrative and supervisory support for the Board of County Commissioners.
Prosecutor
The county’s chief law enforcement officer.
County Counsel
Manages county legal matters and represents the county in litigation.
Sheriff's Office
Provides specialized public safety and law-enforcement support services.
Parks
The original page highlighted the Gloucester County Park Main Office, Greenwich Lake Park, James G. Atkinson Park, Red Bank Battlefield Park, and Scotland Run Park. Those listings are preserved below in a modern card layout.
Gloucester County Parks & Recreation
James G. Atkinson Park
138 Bethel Mill Road
Sewell, NJ 08080
Phone: 856-251-6710
Greenwich Lake Park
A long-time fishing destination centered around a 40-acre spring-fed lake, with boating access, picnic areas, grills, wetlands, and nature viewing.
- Fishing
- Boat launch
- Picnic areas
- Wetlands and wildlife
- Grills
James G. Atkinson Park
A family-oriented recreation park with courts, fields, playgrounds, trails, picnic space, and a reservable pavilion.
- Playgrounds
- Walking/jogging trail
- Tennis and pickleball courts
- Basketball courts
- Softball/soccer fields
Red Bank Battlefield Park
A Delaware River historic park tied to Fort Mercer and the Battle of Red Bank, with the James and Ann Whitall House, monuments, gardens, river views, walking trails, and picnic facilities.
- Battlefield tours
- Whitall House
- Walking trails
- Picnic areas
- Playground
Scotland Run Park
The county’s largest park, with Wilson Lake, passive recreation, fishing, boating, nature observation, trails, a nature center, and education programs.
- 80-acre Wilson Lake
- Fishing pier
- Boating
- Nature Center
- Trails
Sports & Recreation
Family attractions, farms, planetarium programming, motorsports, museums, outdoor activities, and golf listings from the original Gloucester County page.
Family & Outdoor Fun
Creamy Acres Farm, LLC
Dairy tours and farm experiences that give families a close look at a working farm.
Duffield's Farm
A long-running farm market and family farm stop in the Sewell area.
Edelman Planetarium
Planetarium programming on Rowan University’s Glassboro campus.
Washington Lake Park Amphitheater
Outdoor entertainment and community-event setting in Washington Township.
Bridgeport Speedway
Regional motorsports venue in the Bridgeport / Logan Township area.
Heritage Glass Museum
Glassboro-area museum tied to the county’s glassmaking heritage.
Freefall Adventures Inc.
Skydiving and aerial recreation listing preserved from the original guide.
Golf
Blue/White Course
856-467-4700
Maple Ridge Golf Club
856-468-3542
Pitman Golf Course
856-589-6688
Westwood Golf Club
856-845-2000
Woodbury Country Club
856-848-5000
Hockey
NJ Devils
Regional NHL team listing preserved from the original guide.
NY Islanders
Regional NHL team listing preserved from the original guide.
NY Rangers
Regional NHL team listing preserved from the original guide.
Philadelphia Flyers
Regional NHL team listing preserved from the original guide.
Visitor Center
Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 856-881-6560
Business and visitor resource listing preserved from the original Gloucester County guide.
Visitor Planning Notes
Use the county guide categories above to plan around farms, Rowan University and Glassboro, Woodbury, Red Bank Battlefield, Scotland Run Park, and Delaware River communities.