Camden County · City guide
Gloucester City
Gloucester City is a compact Delaware River community with deep colonial and industrial roots, an active working waterfront, neighborhood commercial corridors and direct access to Philadelphia and the regional highway network.
This guide keeps Gloucester City separate from Gloucester Township and from neighboring Brooklawn, Camden, Mount Ephraim and Westville. Postal addresses alone are not used to decide whether a listing belongs in the city.
Gloucester City at a glance
Start with local resources
Waterfront, downtown & local character
A major Delaware River waterfront park with open space, a pavilion, river views and frequent community events.
The King Street waterfront combines fishing, boating access, public space and an active redevelopment focus for future mixed-use activity.
Historic neighborhood storefronts, services, food businesses, civic uses and churches form the city’s traditional commercial core.
Gloucester Marine Terminal and related logistics operations remain an important part of the city’s employment and industrial identity.
A large neighborhood recreation area near Newton Creek with athletic fields and community open space.
The city maintains a network of playgrounds and smaller recreation spaces in addition to its larger waterfront and athletic parks.
Schools
1194 Market Street · Preschool through Grade 3.
500 Market Street · Grades 4–8.
1300 Market Street · Grades 9–12.
History & community anchors
Dutch colonists established Fort Nassau in this area in the 1620s, making Gloucester City one of South Jersey’s earliest European-settlement locations.
The city later became a recreation and entertainment destination tied to ferries, river travel and resort development before its industrial expansion.
Cedar Grove, Union Cemetery and Old St. Mary’s Cemetery preserve generations of local family history.
Government & public services
512 Monmouth Street
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
Municipal records, licenses, elections and council information.
856-456-0205
For emergencies call 911. Use official city department pages for current non-emergency contacts and service information.
Explore Gloucester City
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Business & ShoppingFood & DrinkVisiting & LodgingLocal information reviewed September 17, 2026. Confirm time-sensitive hours, programs and services directly with the organization.