Pennsauken Township, New Jersey
A large, diverse Camden County township stretching from the Delaware River to the Route 38 and Route 130 commercial corridors, with major transit connections, neighborhood parks, established residential districts, and one of the county’s broadest mixes of shopping and dining.
2020 U.S. Census population.
A large Camden County township with Delaware River frontage and several major commercial corridors.
Pennsauken Transit Center connects the River LINE with NJ TRANSIT’s Atlantic City Rail Line, with bus service throughout the township.
Township essentials
Pennsauken Township Municipal Building
2400 Merchantville Avenue
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
856-665-1000
Pennsauken Free Public Library
Located in the municipal complex at 2400 Merchantville Avenue. Library services, public computers, programs and community resources are available for township residents.
Police & emergency
Emergency: 911
Police non-emergency: 856-663-1234
Police administration: 856-488-0080
Public Works
6725 Wayne Avenue
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
856-663-0178
Education
Early childhood & elementary
Clifford A. Baldwin Early Childhood Learning Center; Carson, Delair, Fine and Franklin elementary schools; and Pennsauken Intermediate School.
Middle & specialty programs
Roosevelt STEM School serves grades 1–8, while Howard M. Phifer Middle School serves grades 6–8.
Secondary education
Pennsauken High School serves grades 9–12; A. E. Burling Alternative School serves grades 6–12.
Parks, recreation & transportation
Community Recreation Complex
Bethel and Westfield avenues. A major township recreation area supporting organized and neighborhood recreation.
Neighborhood parks
Adams/Delair Park, Browning Road Park and Collins Tract Park are among the township’s public recreation sites.
Pennsauken Municipal Pool
6100 River Road. Seasonal public recreation facility operated through Pennsauken Parks & Recreation.
Pennsauken Country Club
3800 Haddonfield Road · 856-662-4961. Public golf is available on the township course.
Pennsauken Transit Center
Derousse Avenue. Transfer point between the River LINE and Atlantic City Rail Line, with nearby NJ TRANSIT bus service and parking.
Public boat ramp
At the end of Derousse Avenue, providing seasonal Delaware River access.
Places of worship, cemeteries & funeral services
Living Faith Christian Center
2323 NJ-73, Pennsauken, NJ 08110
856-661-8110
Calvary Assembly of God
4921 Camden Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ 08110
856-665-5808
Temple Lutheran Church
5600 US-130, Pennsauken, NJ 08110
856-663-7783
Bethel-Hosanna AME Church
3465 Haddonfield Road, Pennsauken, NJ 08109
856-665-0419
Mary Queen of All Saints Parish / St. Cecilia Church
4801 Camden Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ 08110
856-662-2721
Eichel Funeral Home & Cremation Services
8323 Maple Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ 08109
856-662-1102
Falco, Caruso & Leonard Funeral Home
6600 Browning Road, Pennsauken, NJ 08109
856-665-0150
Inglesby & Sons Funeral Home
2426 Cove Road, Pennsauken, NJ 08110
856-662-1271
Arlington Park Cemetery
1620 Cove Road, Pennsauken, NJ 08110
856-861-8256
Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery
1605 Union Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ 08110
856-320-2658
Crescent Memorial Park Cemetery
7349 Westfield Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ 08110
856-662-6313
Jewish cemetery serving the region.
Explore Pennsauken
Business & Shopping
Retail, healthcare, automotive, home services and the township’s major commercial corridors.
Food & Drink
Steakhouses, Latin restaurants, Vietnamese food, Italian kitchens, cafés, pubs, breweries and more.
Visiting
Transit, golf, river access, parks and a practical base for exploring Camden County and Philadelphia.