Burlington Township
A large suburban Burlington County municipality with established neighborhoods, major Route 541 and Route 130 shopping corridors, extensive parks and recreation, strong highway access and a school district of its own.
At a Glance
Municipal Center
851 Old York Road
Burlington, NJ 08016
609-386-4444
Major Corridors
Route 541 / Mount Holly Road, Route 130, I-295 and the New Jersey Turnpike shape commuting, shopping and business activity.
Schools
Burlington Township School District operates elementary, intermediate, middle and high-school facilities within the community.
Recreation
Green Acres park complexes, Sylvan Lake and the Skimmer recreation complex support organized sports, trails and seasonal activities.
Township Government
Burlington Township Municipal Center
851 Old York Road
Burlington, NJ 08016
609-386-4444
Municipal offices are generally open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Mayor-Council Government
Burlington Township uses the Mayor-Council form of government. Township departments cover administration, police, public works, recreation, construction, planning, tax, finance and other municipal services.
Burlington Township School District
The Township operates its own public school district, separate from Burlington City.
B. Bernice Young Elementary School
1203 Neck Road
609-386-3520
Fountain Woods School
601 Fountain Avenue
Burlington Township Middle School at Springside
1600 Burlington Bypass
609-699-4021
Burlington Township High School
610 Fountain Avenue
609-387-1713
Parks & Recreation
Green Acres I
Tennis and pickleball courts, pavilions and walking trails are among the amenities in the township's Green Acres recreation system.
Green Acres II
Football, soccer and bandstand facilities support organized recreation and community events.
Green Acres IV
The township's largest developed park complex includes a Babe Ruth baseball field, hockey court and soccer fields.
Sylvan Lake
Seasonal swimming and recreation are offered at the township's lake facility.
Skimmer Complex
Lake Avenue recreation complex with baseball, softball and street-hockey facilities.
Shopping & Commercial Districts
Wishing Well Plaza
Major Route 541 shopping center with supermarket, apparel, restaurants and personal-service businesses.
Liberty Square
Large retail center along Mount Holly Road with big-box, discount, fitness and service businesses.
Towne Crossing Area
Route 541 retail district with national stores, entertainment and nearby lodging. Municipal boundaries are checked carefully because Westampton begins nearby.
Churches, Cemetery & Funeral Service
Local Congregations
Township congregations include Fountain of Life Center, Presbyterian Church of Burlington, Burlington Church of the Nazarene, Providence Presbyterian Church and Church of Christ.
Laurel Hill Cemetery
821 Jacksonville Road / Burlington Bypass area
A local cemetery serving Burlington-area families within Burlington Township.
TL Hutton Family & Friends Funeral Services
1304-B US-130
Burlington, NJ 08016
609-239-4477
Funeral and memorial services based in Burlington Township.
Explore Burlington Township
Business & Shopping
A deep directory covering township shopping centers, health services, childcare, automotive, fitness, churches, cemetery and funeral service.
Food & Drink
Restaurants, pizza, bagels, sushi, coffee, groceries, bakery and dessert options throughout the Route 541 and Route 130 corridors.
Visiting & Lodging
Local parks, recreation, entertainment and a current hotel cluster near the township's highway and retail corridors.