Milltown

Milltown is a compact Middlesex County borough centered on Lawrence Brook and the Mill Pond, with a traditional Main Street, neighborhood parks and a substantial Ryders Lane retail and dining corridor.

The borough covers about 1.6 square miles and borders North Brunswick to the west and East Brunswick to the east.

Milltown at a glance

1889IncorporatedBorough formed from North Brunswick.

7,0372020 CensusSmall-town scale in central Middlesex County.

1.6 sq miCompact boroughBoundary accuracy matters for local listings.

2Local public schoolsParkview and Joyce Kilmer serve PreK-8.

Start with the borough

Borough of MilltownMunicipal departments, meetings, notices, services and calendar. Milltown Public SchoolsParkview School, Joyce Kilmer School and district information. Milltown Public Library20 W Church Street; programs, digital resources and community services.

Parks & recreation

Milltown's official park system includes neighborhood play areas, athletic facilities and passive recreation along Lawrence Brook.

Mill Pond Park

Fishing, benches, a paved walking path, picnic area and rain garden along the pond.

Gloria Bradford Borough Park

Baseball/softball fields, basketball courts, playground, gazebo and borough pool.

Albert Avenue Park

Ball field, basketball, playground, soccer field and two pavilions.

Michelin Field/Park

Baseball field, playground and hard-court recreation area.

Brook Park

Passive park along Lawrence Brook with fishing access and benches.

Pardun Tennis Facility

Two public tennis courts on Pardun Avenue.

Official park details

Schools & learning

Parkview School

80 Violet Terrace · PreK-3.

Joyce Kilmer School

21 W Church Street · grades 4-8.

Spotswood High School

Milltown students attend through the district's formal send-receive relationship with Spotswood Public Schools.

History & local character

Milltown grew around mills powered by Lawrence Brook. The borough's history includes the Michelin tire complex, the Raritan River Railroad, early motion-picture history and a long-running local preservation community.

Milltown Historical SocietyHistoric sites, walking tours, museum resources and local preservation work. About MilltownOfficial borough overview and community information. Recreation DepartmentPrograms, events and borough pool information.

Community essentials

Borough Hall

39 Washington Avenue · 732-828-2100.

Milltown Public Library

20 W Church Street · 732-247-2270.

Milltown Historical Society

116 S Main Street · museum and historic resources.

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Local information reviewed September 16, 2026. Always confirm time-sensitive hours, programs and contact details with the organization directly.