Howell Township, New Jersey

Explore one of Monmouth County's largest and most varied townships, where the Manasquan Reservoir, parks, historic communities, suburban neighborhoods, major shopping corridors and regional transportation come together.

Manasquan ReservoirHowell Park Golf CourseHistoric CommunitiesRoute 9Route 33Parks & TrailsShopping & Dining

Discover Howell Township

Manasquan ReservoirOne of Howell's signature destinations, this county park surrounds a 770-acre reservoir with a five-mile perimeter trail, nature trail, fishing, boating, wildlife watching and visitor facilities.

Large, Varied TownshipHowell blends suburban neighborhoods, wooded roads, former farm country, historic settlement areas, parks and major commercial corridors along Routes 9 and 33.

Historic CommunitiesAdelphia, Ardena, Freewood Acres, Ramtown, Southard, Squankum and other longstanding local areas help give Howell a stronger sense of place than a single commercial center would suggest.

Regional AccessInterstate 195, Route 9, Route 33 and nearby Garden State Parkway connections make Howell a central Monmouth County location for commuting, shopping and recreation.

Manasquan Reservoir, Howell Township. Photo by Freeholdman12, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to Do in Howell

Walk or Ride the Reservoir TrailThe five-mile perimeter trail at Manasquan Reservoir is a major local destination for walking, cycling, wildlife viewing and outdoor exercise.

Fish or PaddleThe reservoir supports fishing and boating, with seasonal boat rentals and official rules managed by the Monmouth County Park System.

Play Howell Park Golf CourseThe county-owned public course on Squankum-Yellowbrook Road includes an 18-hole par-72 layout, practice facilities and seasonal golf programs.

Visit Echo LakeAlfred C. Sauer Park at Echo Lake offers fishing, kayaking, a walking trail, playground, pavilion and picnic facilities.

Explore Township ParksSoldier Memorial Park, Deerwood Park, Ardena Acres Park, Freewood Acres Park and other local recreation areas serve neighborhoods across Howell.

Shop & Dine Along Route 9Howell Commons, Friendship Plaza, Aldrich Plaza and other centers create one of Monmouth County's larger suburban shopping and dining corridors.

History & Community Areas

Howell Township was incorporated in 1801 and named for Richard Howell, New Jersey's third governor. The township developed through scattered rural settlements, agriculture, bog-iron and marl activity, transportation corridors and later suburban growth.

Adelphia & ArdenaHistoric western Howell communities with older roads, farms, schools and residential neighborhoods.

Southard & RamtownMajor residential areas that also lend their names to schools, fire districts and community institutions.

SquankumA historic southern Howell settlement area reflected today in local roads, fire protection and nearby recreation.

Freewood AcresA distinctive Howell community with a history that includes Kalmyk-American settlement and Buddhist religious institutions.

Schools

Howell Township Public Schools serves preschool through eighth grade through early-learning centers, elementary schools and middle schools. High-school students attend the Freehold Regional High School District, including Howell High School.

Howell Township Public SchoolsAdministration Building
4567 U.S. Route 9, Suite D
Howell, NJ 07731
732-751-2480

Howell High School405 Squankum-Yellowbrook Road
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
732-919-2131
The Farmingdale postal address does not by itself determine municipal boundaries.

Howell Township Public SchoolsOfficial district news, school directory, calendars, registration and family resources. Freehold Regional High School DistrictOfficial high-school district information, programs and resources.

Community, Faith, Funeral & Cemetery Resources

Houses of worship, cemeteries and funeral services are listed here as community resources rather than on the commercial Business & Shopping page.

St. Veronica ParishCatholic parish4219 U.S. Route 9
Howell, NJ 07731
732-363-4200

Cornerstone ChurchChristian church6550 U.S. Route 9
Howell, NJ 07731
732-901-5525

Congregation Ahavat OlamJewish congregation106 Windeler Road
Howell, NJ 07731
732-719-3500

St. Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox CathedralRussian Orthodox cathedral200 Alexander Avenue
Howell, NJ 07731
732-364-3330

Tashi Lhunpo Buddhist TempleBuddhist temple12 Kalmuk Road
Howell, NJ 07731
732-363-6012

Nitsan Buddhist TempleBuddhist temple186 W 6th Street
Howell, NJ 07731
732-364-3873

Immanuel Bible ChurchChristian church1244 W Farms Road
Howell, NJ 07731
732-431-0299

Prince of Peace Lutheran ChurchLutheran church434 Aldrich Road
Howell, NJ 07731
732-363-0732

Lakewood Funeral HomeFuneral & memorial services6250 U.S. Route 9
Howell, NJ 07731
732-363-6565

Adelphia CemeteryCemeteryWyckoff Mills Road
Adelphia / Howell Township, NJ 07728
732-995-1933

Southard Methodist Episcopal ChurchyardHistoric cemeteryChurch Road
Howell, NJ 07731

Lower Squankum Friends Burial GroundHistoric Quaker burial groundHowell Township, NJ 07731

Parks & Recreation

Manasquan Reservoir Visitor CenterCounty park & reservoir311 Windeler Road
Howell, NJ 07731
732-919-0996

Manasquan Reservoir Environmental CenterEnvironmental education331 Georgia Tavern Road
Howell, NJ 07731
732-751-9453

Alfred C. Sauer Park at Echo LakeTownship park1225 Maxim-Southard Road
Howell, NJ 07731
732-938-4500 ext. 2450

Howell Park Golf CourseMonmouth County public golf course405 Squankum-Yellowbrook Road
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
732-938-4771

Soldier Memorial ParkSports & recreation complexLakewood-Farmingdale Road
Howell Township, NJ

Deerwood ParkTownship park2740 Lakewood-Allenwood Road
Howell Township, NJ

Howell Township Government

Howell Township Municipal Building4567 Route 9 North, 2nd Floor
Howell, NJ 07731
732-938-4500

Official Township Website

Community DevelopmentPlanning, land use, engineering, housing, code and construction resources. Tax AssessorProperty assessment information, deductions, exemptions and records guidance. Tax CollectorProperty tax billing, payments and tax-collection information. Manasquan ReservoirCounty park information for trails, boating, fishing, facilities and visitor planning.

Nearby Communities

Freehold Township Farmingdale Wall Township Jackson Township Brick Township Lakewood

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