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East Brunswick, New Jersey

East Brunswick is a 22.5-square-mile Middlesex County township with a population of 49,715 at the 2020 Census, a major Route 18 commercial corridor, extensive neighborhoods, a large public-school system, nearly 1,000 acres of parks and open space, and a growing recreation and arts network.

The township was established in 1860. Its modern identity reflects both older communities along Old Bridge Turnpike, Riva Avenue and Cranbury Road and the substantial suburban growth that followed the New Jersey Turnpike era.

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Business & Shopping

Supermarkets, pharmacies, big-box retail, health care, automotive, professional services, child care, fitness, salons and home services.

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Food & Drink

Indian, Pakistani, Turkish, Mexican, Chinese, Korean BBQ, ramen, Italian, pizza, diners, cafés, desserts and more—with GF/DF filters.

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Real Estate

Neighborhoods, schools, Route 18 redevelopment, Brunswick Square plans, zoning, flooding and major-road context.

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Visiting & Lodging

Crystal Springs, the new Ice Arena, Playhouse 22, Heavenly Farms, parks and four verified in-town hotels.

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Recreation, arts & community

Crystal Springs Family Waterpark

New Jersey's first municipal waterpark, with pools, a lazy river, slides, spray features and seasonal admission.

East Brunswick Ice Arena

Opened March 22, 2026 at 1 Arena Drive, with public skating, hockey and other ice programming.

Playhouse 22

The all-volunteer community theater performs at the Elliott Taubenslag Theater in the Community Arts Center.

Heavenly Farms

Large active-recreation complex with ballfields, turf fields, dog park, disc golf, walking paths and restrooms.

Bicentennial Park

Multi-use park along Farrington Lake with sports facilities, fishing, boating, trails, picnic areas and playgrounds.

Municipal Pond & Civic Center

The Civic Center area brings together municipal offices, the library, public safety and landscaped community space.

Schools & library

East Brunswick Public Schools serves approximately 8,300 students. The district includes eight neighborhood elementary schools, Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School, Churchill Junior High School and East Brunswick High School, along with preschool programs.

East Brunswick Public Schools

760 Route 18 · 732-613-6700

District website
East Brunswick Public Library

2 Jean Walling Civic Center · 732-390-6950. The library provides collections, meeting space, internet access, classes and community programming.

Library website

Route 18 in transition

2026 context: the Route 18 corridor is undergoing both transportation and land-use change. NJDOT's $86.1 million rehabilitation project is expected to continue into fall 2026, while the township's Redevelopment Agency is actively working on Route 18 revitalization and Brunswick Square redevelopment planning.
Brunswick Square: the enclosed mall interior closed in January 2026. Anchor/pad-site businesses may continue operating during the transition, and developers have proposed an open-air lifestyle center with retail, health care, fitness and other uses. Check individual businesses before making a special trip.
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East Brunswick information reviewed September 16, 2026. Businesses, menus, hours, projects, lodging, events and job openings can change; confirm time-sensitive details directly with the organization.