Middlesex County · Township guide
Monroe Township
Monroe Township is one of Middlesex County's largest municipalities by land area, combining established neighborhoods, active-adult communities, farmland, parks, industrial areas and several distinct shopping and dining corridors.
Because many Monroe properties use a Jamesburg 08831 mailing address, NJTGO treats physical municipal location—not the postal city—as the standard for local listings.
Monroe Township at a glance
Start with official resources
Parks, trails & recreation
Monroe's large footprint gives it a much broader recreation inventory than the boroughs around it.
Major Middlesex County park with Manalapan Lake, miles of trails, sports facilities, picnic areas and open space extending through Monroe and Jamesburg.
61 Avenue K · playground and spray-park facilities.
140 Dey Grove Road · township park with recreation and nature features.
Trail network and conservation land adjoining the larger park system.
Regional trail and habitat area with access from the Monroe/Jamesburg area.
Township programs, facilities, sports and seasonal activities.
Public schools
227 Applegarth Road.
358 Buckelew Avenue.
370 Buckelew Avenue.
115 Monmouth Road.
226 Applegarth Road.
42 Harrison Avenue.
1629 Perrineville Road.
200 Schoolhouse Road.
History & heritage
Monroe Township was incorporated in 1838 from part of South Amboy Township and named for President James Monroe. Its history includes agricultural communities, Prospect Plains, Cranbury Station and several communities that later became separate municipalities.
Municipal essentials
1 Municipal Plaza · 732-521-4400 · Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Call 911 for emergencies. Township police and other public-safety contacts are available through the official municipal directory.
Township departments handle permits, land-use questions and development review.
Explore Monroe Township
Use the dedicated pages for current businesses, dining, housing, visitor information, local classifieds and employment resources.
Business & Shopping Food & Drink Visiting & LodgingLocal information reviewed September 16, 2026. Confirm time-sensitive details directly with the organization.