Deptford Township Municipal Building
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Official township website.
Deptford Township
Gloucester County, New Jersey
A large Gloucester County township known for major shopping and dining corridors, extensive parks and recreation, historic first-flight connections, schools, neighborhoods and convenient access to Routes 42 and 55.
Gloucester CountyAbout 17.5 square milesPopulation: roughly 32,000Routes 42, 55 & 41ZIP 08096 plus several neighboring mailing-city labels
About Deptford Township
Deptford is one of Gloucester County's largest suburban communities, combining long-established residential neighborhoods with one of South Jersey's strongest retail and dining districts. The township includes communities such as Almonesson, Jericho, New Sharon, Oak Valley, Westville Grove, Cooper Village, Blackwood Terrace, Hammond Heights, Lake Tract, Woodbury Terrace, Woodbury Gardens, Country Club Estates and Good Intent.
Deptford's commercial core is concentrated around Deptford Center Road, Almonesson Road, Clements Bridge Road and Hurffville Road. Elsewhere, neighborhood corridors along Delsea Drive, Cooper Street, Mantua Pike and Good Intent Road support local services, schools, churches, medical offices and small businesses.
Municipal-boundary note: Deptford Township contains many addresses whose postal city may appear as Sewell, Woodbury, Westville or Wenonah. NJTGO uses municipal location—not the mailing-city label—to decide whether a place belongs in the Deptford guide.
Government & Community Services
Deptford Township Police
Emergency: 911.
Public Works
Township public works, roads, recycling and related services.
Parks & Recreation
Recreation programs, township facilities, youth sports and facility-use information.
Deptford Free Public Library
Public library services, programs and community resources.
Deptford Township MUA
Municipal utility services for Deptford Township.
History & Identity
A Very Early South Jersey Township
Deptford traces its organized township history to the late 1600s. Its original footprint was far larger than today's municipality; over time, portions became communities including Woodbury, West Deptford, Wenonah, Westville, Woodbury Heights and Washington Township.
America's First Balloon Flight
On January 9, 1793, French aeronaut Jean-Pierre Blanchard launched from Philadelphia in a flight witnessed by President George Washington. After about 46 minutes aloft, Blanchard landed in what is now Deptford Township. The event and the historic Clement Oak area remain part of the township's identity.
Deptford Mall & Modern Growth
The opening of Deptford Mall in 1975 transformed the township into a regional shopping destination. The mall remains the anchor of a much larger commercial district that now includes several major shopping centers and hotels.
Public Schools
Deptford Township School District serves students from preschool through Grade 12.
Deptford High School
Deptford Middle School
Central Early Childhood Center
Good Intent School
Lake Tract School
Oak Valley School
Pine Acres Early Childhood Center
Shady Lane School
Parks, Recreation & Open Space
Deptford has an unusually broad township recreation network ranging from neighborhood playgrounds to specialized athletic complexes.
Deptford Memorial Park
Community park and pavilion area; the Sycamore Lane park has also been known locally through earlier Fasola/Central Park references.
Deptford Township Recreation Center
Basketball gymnasium, wrestling room, meeting room, showers and recreation offices.
Deptford Township Baseball Complex
Township baseball facilities.
Stauffer Field Softball Complex
Softball facilities near the recreation center.
Almonesson Park
Neighborhood and community park space.
Almonesson Creek Park
Open-space and creek-area recreation.
Timber Creek Park
Township park and open space.
Taylor’s Field Football Complex
Football and field-sport facility.
Deptford Township Soccer Complex
Township soccer complex.
Oak Valley Little League Complex
Youth baseball and community recreation.
Leadbeater Playground
Neighborhood playground.
Larkins Park
Neighborhood park.
Woodbrook Park
Neighborhood park.
Oak Valley Playground
Neighborhood playground.
Church Street Park
Neighborhood recreation space.
Arts, History & Community
Museum of American History
A local museum collection focused on American material culture and history. Verify public hours before making a special trip.
First Flight Landing History
Historic markers commemorate Jean-Pierre Blanchard's 1793 balloon landing and the Clement Oak site. The marker area is historical rather than a staffed attraction, so access and site condition can vary.
Deptford Senior Center
Programs and activities serving township seniors.
School of Rock Deptford
Performance-based music instruction and youth/adult programs.
Places of Worship
First Baptist Church of Jericho
Baptist congregation with community outreach.
Infant Jesus Parish – St. John Vianney Church
Roman Catholic parish worship site.
Calvary Bible Church
Bible-centered Christian congregation.
Laurelwood Seventh-day Adventist Church
Seventh-day Adventist congregation and community food-pantry outreach.
New Sharon Methodist Church
Methodist congregation.
Campbell A.M.E. Church
African Methodist Episcopal congregation.
Lake Tract Bible Church
Local Bible church.
Bethel Christian Church
Christian congregation serving the Blackwood Terrace / Deptford area.
Shopping, Dining & Local Economy
Deptford is one of South Jersey's major retail destinations. The township's economy is anchored by Deptford Mall and surrounding centers, while healthcare, hospitality, automotive, trades, education and neighborhood services add substantial employment and everyday convenience.
Business & Shopping
More than a simple mall directory: current retail anchors, local services, healthcare, automotive, home services, personal care, recreation and professional offices.
Food & Drink
Local restaurants, diners, pizza, Asian dining, steak and seafood, breweries, coffee, dessert and mall dining, with verified GF/DF filters.
Visiting & Lodging
Four currently verified hotels inside Deptford Township plus attractions, shopping areas, transportation and parking guidance.
Nearby Municipalities
Deptford sits among a dense group of South Jersey communities. Nearby municipalities include Woodbury, West Deptford Township, Westville, Woodbury Heights, Wenonah, Mantua Township, Washington Township, Gloucester Township, Runnemede and Bellmawr. NJTGO keeps listings assigned to their actual municipality even when postal addresses overlap.
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Advertising InformationContact NJTGODeptford Township guide researched and reviewed September 2026 using current township, state, school-district, county, shopping-center, hotel and active local-business information. Hours, tenant rosters and services can change.