North and South Wood Avenue form the city's civic and downtown spine, with City Hall, shops, restaurants, services, the train station and transit-oriented housing concentrated nearby.
Linden · Union County · Gateway Region
Linden, New Jersey
Linden is one of Union County's largest and most commercially diverse communities, combining a true downtown around Wood Avenue and the NJ TRANSIT station with major retail centers, extensive industrial and logistics districts, Linden Airport, established neighborhoods, county and city parks, and direct access to the Northeast Corridor.
Linden at a Glance
Aviation Plaza, Legacy Square, Walmart, ALDI and other Route 1&9 / Edgar Road shopping areas make Linden a regional retail destination rather than only a neighborhood shopping center.
The Bayway industrial complex, Linden Logistics Center, warehouse/distribution facilities and the airport give Linden one of the deepest employment and industrial bases in Union County.
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A deep non-dining directory spanning downtown retail, major shopping centers, healthcare, automotive, professional services, aviation, industry, logistics and neighborhood services.
Open guideA large current dining directory with independent restaurants, global cuisines, cafés, diners, delis and major chains plus evidence-based GF/DF filters.
Open guideDowntown transit-oriented development, housing plans, redevelopment areas and property due diligence.
Open guideHawkrise, parks, Linden Airport, downtown, shopping, dining, hotels and transportation.
Open guideA useful community marketplace framework for residents and local notices.
Open guideMajor employment sectors including logistics, energy, aviation, schools, retail, healthcare, city government and hospitality.
Open guideGovernment & Civic Resources
Mayor Derek Armstead leads the city. City Hall is at 301 North Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036.
Official city website31 East Henry Street. The library provides collections, technology, programs and community services.
Library websiteLEDC coordinates redevelopment and economic-development initiatives, including projects around the train station and major employment areas.
Economic developmentSchools
Linden Public Schools serves the city from preschool through high school.
The district's dedicated early-childhood program.
School Nos. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10 serve elementary-grade students across Linden.
300 Edgewood Road.
One of Linden's two district middle schools.
121 West St. Georges Avenue.
Parks, Nature & Recreation
A major city recreation complex with lighted ball fields and tennis courts, basketball, playground equipment, picnic space, handball, skating and a skate park.
A conservation area at the end of Range Road known for birding, trails and environmental stewardship.
A Union County park in Linden with recreation amenities, including the popular sprayground.
County parkland and green-space connections extend through the Linden area, including the Osceola section.
Linden maintains numerous ward and neighborhood parks including Tremley Park, Al Kalla Park, Bacheller Avenue Park and others.
The city hosts seasonal festivals, recreation programs and community events. Check the city calendar for current dates and locations.
Transportation & Access
South Wood Avenue station service includes NJ TRANSIT's Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast lines, giving Linden direct rail connectivity toward Newark/New York and shore/central New Jersey destinations.
Multiple NJ TRANSIT bus routes serve Linden, including routes connecting the city with Elizabeth, Newark and surrounding communities.
1101 West Edgar Road. The federally designated reliever airport supports private, corporate, charter, turboprop and helicopter operations.
US 1&9, Route 27, the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway connections put Linden inside one of the state's most important transportation corridors.
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