Rutgers University
Busch and Livingston campuses are in Piscataway, including SHI Stadium, Jersey Mike’s Arena, research facilities and large academic complexes.
Middlesex County · Rutgers · Raritan River · I-287
Piscataway, New Jersey
A large, diverse township where historic neighborhoods, major parks, Rutgers University campuses, research institutions and busy commercial corridors all meet in central Middlesex County.
1693township origins
08854primary ZIP code
RutgersBusch & Livingston campuses
I-287major regional corridor
Welcome to Piscataway
Piscataway Township stretches from the Raritan River north toward South Plainfield and Middlesex Borough. Its character varies widely: Rutgers’ Busch and Livingston campuses dominate the river side; older communities such as New Market and Newtown sit farther inland; and Stelton Road, Centennial Avenue and the I-287 corridor carry much of the township’s retail, dining, hotel and corporate activity.
Boundary note: This guide uses Piscataway Township municipal boundaries. Businesses in South Plainfield, Somerset/Franklin Township, Edison, New Brunswick, Highland Park, Dunellen and Middlesex Borough are not treated as Piscataway listings simply because they use a nearby ZIP code or “Piscataway” in a regional business name.
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Business & Shopping
Retail, healthcare, automotive, professional services, home services and more.
Food & DrinkIndian, Pakistani, Mexican, pizza, diners, coffee, dessert and everyday favorites.
Real EstateHousing patterns, rental communities, neighborhoods and transportation context.
Visiting & LodgingRutgers, parks, historic sites, hotels and transportation.
ClassifiedsUseful local posting categories and community resources.
JobsTownship, schools, Rutgers, healthcare, retail, hospitality and corporate opportunities.
Things to know
Johnson Park
A major Middlesex County park along the Raritan River with recreation facilities, picnic areas and East Jersey Old Town Village.
East Jersey Old Town Village
1050 River Road. A free open-air history museum with historic and reconstructed buildings interpreting Middlesex County and Raritan Valley history.
Riverside Park
430 River Road. Township park along the Raritan River with trails, open space and family recreation.
Quibbletown Park
Fairview Avenue. A substantial township recreation park with courts, fields, playground areas and walking space.
Possumtown Park
50 Third Avenue. Neighborhood park with recreation areas and a reservable picnic pavilion.
Government & public services
Piscataway Township
455 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854 · 732-562-2300
Kennedy Library
Piscataway Public Library operates Kennedy Library at 500 Hoes Lane and the Westergard branch at 20 Murray Avenue.
Recreation
The Recreation Department is based at 455 Hoes Lane and manages programs, permits and township recreation services.
Schools & learning
Piscataway Township Schools serves preschool through grade 12. The district’s major schools include Piscataway High School; Conackamack, Quibbletown and Schor middle schools; Arbor and Martin Luther King intermediate schools; and multiple elementary and preschool sites. District offices are at 1515 Stelton Road.
Piscataway Township Schools
1515 Stelton Rd · 732-572-2289
Rutgers University–New Brunswick
Major portions of Rutgers’ Busch and Livingston campuses are physically in Piscataway, making the township an important part of New Jersey’s flagship public university.
Getting around
Major roads
Interstate 287, Route 18, Stelton Road, Centennial Avenue, River Road and New Brunswick Avenue carry much of the township’s local and regional traffic.
Rail access
Piscataway does not have its own NJ TRANSIT rail station. Nearby stations include Edison, New Brunswick and Dunellen, depending on where in the township you are starting.
Rutgers transportation
Rutgers operates extensive campus bus service linking Busch, Livingston and New Brunswick-area campuses. Special event transportation may differ from normal campus service.
Information reviewed September 2026.