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Explore New Jersey’s Delaware Bayshore country, including Bridgeton, Millville, Vineland, rural townships, wildlife refuges, motorsports, historic resources, and outdoor recreation across Cumberland County.
Cumberland County sits in South Jersey along the Delaware Bay, combining bayshore ecology, agricultural communities, small cities, historic districts, waterways, wildlife viewing, motorsports, and family attractions.
The county’s bayshore identity is shaped by the Maurice River, Delaware Bay wetlands, oyster heritage, bird migration, lighthouse history, and rural waterfront communities.
Bridgeton anchors county government and historic resources, Millville is known for arts, motorsports, and glass heritage, and Vineland serves as a major residential and commercial center.
From the Glades Wildlife Refuge and Manumuskin River Preserve to Cohanzick Zoo and East Point Lighthouse, Cumberland County offers a strong mix of nature, history, and family recreation.
Use these sections to move from the county overview into focused NJTGO guides.
The original county directory includes Cumberland County’s cities, boroughs, and townships. Linked towns point to available NJTGO town pages.
The original page listed Rowan University / Cumberland Campus. This has been updated to Rowan College of South Jersey, which now serves Cumberland students through the regional community college structure.
The county library provides public library resources and community services for Cumberland County residents and visitors.
Cumberland County is governed by a seven-member Board of County Commissioners. Older county-board terminology has been updated to the current New Jersey county-government wording.
County Administration Building
164 W. Broad St.
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
856-453-2125
Serves as a central public contact point for county government departments and agencies.
Responsible for the day-to-day operation and supervision of county departments, divisions, and projects.
County Administration Building
164 W. Broad St.
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Responsible for administrative and supervisory functions supporting the Board of County Commissioners.
43 Fayette Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
856-453-0486
The county’s chief law-enforcement officer.
County Administration Building
164 W. Broad St.
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Manages legal matters for the county and represents the county in litigation.
220 North Laurel Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
856-451-4449
Provides specialized services to local law enforcement agencies and serves the county public-safety mission.
Cumberland County’s original parks section highlights riverfront areas, wildlife refuges, maritime history, zoos, preserves, and educational destinations.
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Extends from Sunset Lake to the Cohanzick Zoo. Features include a fish ladder or fish passage at Sunset Lake and environmental education signs about the ecosystem, fish, and fish migration.
2800 High Street, Bivalve
Port Norris, NJ 08349
856-785-2060
Visitors can experience the Delaware Estuary aboard the restored 1928 Delaware Bay oyster schooner A.J. Meerwald, which is listed on the National and New Jersey Registers of Historic Places.
Route 49 / Broad Street and Commerce Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Located in downtown Bridgeton along the Cohansey River, the Riverfront hosts family entertainment and waterfront activity.
Bridgeton, NJ
New Jersey’s first zoo has served the Bridgeton community since 1934 and is located in Bridgeton’s large city park. The original page notes wildlife such as tigers, bears, leopards, lemurs, and eagles.
Maurice River Township, NJ
Where the Maurice River meets the Delaware Bay, southwest of Heislerville
Originally known as the Maurice River Lighthouse, East Point Lighthouse was erected in 1849 and remains an important maritime landmark for the Maurice River and Delaware Bay area.
Downe Township, NJ
Located along the Delaware Bay, the Glades Wildlife Refuge is part of a large conservation system that includes the Glades, Bear Swamp West, and Reineman Wildlife Sanctuary.
Cumberland County, NJ
This large preserve protects rare plants and habitats, including sensitive joint-vetch along the Manumuskin River, and supports threatened and endangered birds in the Manumuskin River Basin.
Route 49 and Route 671 at Union Road
Maurice River Township, NJ
A place for canoeing, fishing, birdwatching, nature trails, wildlife viewing, and quiet enjoyment of Cumberland County scenery.
Cumberland County, NJ
The Maurice River corridor is recognized for its pristine Atlantic Coastal river character, wildlife migration value, rare habitats, oystering heritage, boating, fishing, and ecological importance.
Upper Deerfield Township Municipal Building, Lower Level
Hwy. 77, P.O. Box 5041
Seabrook, NJ 08302
856-451-8393
The center shares the story of Seabrook Farms and the Japanese American experience during and after World War II, including the impact of Executive Order 9066 and wartime labor needs.
The original county page includes family attractions, golf, skating, hockey references, and motorsports.
Bridgeton Hall of Fame Sports Museum
Burt Avenue Recreation Center
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
856-451-7300
This South Jersey museum is dedicated to regional athletes, teams, memorabilia, equipment, scrapbooks, and sports history.
Delsea Drive-In Theater
2203 South Delsea Drive
Vineland, NJ
856-696-0011
NJ’s only drive-in movie theater.
Canlan Ice Sports of Vineland
2111 Industrial Way
Vineland, NJ 08360
856-691-2222
Skate 2000
1748 South Burlington Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
856-459-3666
Regional pro-team links from the original page included the NJ Devils, NY Islanders, NY Rangers, and Philadelphia Flyers.
NJ Motorsports Park
47 Warbird Drive
Millville, NJ 08332
856-327-7217
A major Millville motorsports destination and a key recreation anchor for Cumberland County.
Cumberland County combines rural back roads, bayshore scenery, historic districts, wildlife areas, farms, and event destinations. Always verify seasonal hours before visiting nature sites, museums, schooner programs, or sports facilities.
County Administration Building
164 W. Broad St.
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
856-453-2180