A seven-page NJTGO guide to Irvington—from Springfield Avenue and Civic Square to Irvington Park, the Camptown district, neighborhood businesses and Newark-area transportation.
Civic Square in Irvington, looking north from Springfield Avenue. Photo: Mr. Matté / Wikimedia Commons, 2025.
Explore Irvington
Irvington is a compact, densely developed Essex County township immediately west of Newark. Springfield Avenue is its best-known commercial spine, while Clinton Avenue, Chancellor Avenue, Stuyvesant Avenue, Lyons Avenue and the Camptown industrial district create several distinct neighborhood and employment corridors.
Springfield AvenueIrvington's central retail, dining and transit corridor and a major focus of economic-development activity.
Irvington Bus TerminalA major NJ Transit hub connecting the township with Newark and surrounding communities.
Irvington ParkEssex County parkland at Grove Street and Lyons Avenue with recreation, paths and a community center.
Camptown DistrictIndustrial and employment area with manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and public-facing businesses.
History & Identity
Irvington developed from the older West Farms and Camptown settlement. The community adopted the Irvington name in the nineteenth century, honoring Washington Irving, and became an independent municipality in 1874. Trolley service along Springfield Avenue helped accelerate the transition from a farming and mill community into a dense Newark suburb.
Parks & Recreation
Irvington ParkCounty park with a pond, paths, sports facilities, playgrounds and community space.
Chancellor ParkFields, courts, playground facilities and a field house near the Elizabeth River.
Orange ParkMunicipal recreation area near Irvington High School with pool and athletic facilities.
Chris Gatling Recreation CenterUnion Avenue recreation hub supporting youth, adult and community programs.
Community Institutions
Churches, cemeteries and funeral homes are kept here on the community page rather than in Business & Shopping.
Christian Love Baptist Church830 Lyons Avenue
Christian Pentecostal Church971 Clinton Avenue
Solid Rock Baptist Church644 Chancellor Avenue
Clinton CemeteryHistoric cemetery centered along Union Avenue, established in 1844.
Hebrew CemeteryHistoric cemetery area at Irvington's northeastern edge, extending across the Newark boundary.
Cotton Funeral Service1025 Bergen Street · 973-926-6400
Transportation
Irvington is primarily bus-oriented. The Irvington Bus Terminal and Springfield Avenue services provide frequent connections toward Newark, while the Garden State Parkway runs directly through the township. Newark Penn Station and Newark Liberty International Airport are outside Irvington but are important regional connections.
Township Government
Irvington's current official municipal directory identifies Tony Vauss as mayor. The Township Council includes ward and at-large representatives. Municipal offices are centered at 1 Civic Square.
