Union County • New Jersey
Visiting Roselle
Parks, local history, community stops, lodging guidance and practical visitor information for Roselle, New Jersey.
What to See & Do
Roselle is best experienced through its neighborhood parks, Union County’s Warinanco Park, community history and local food scene. Its location also puts visitors close to larger Union County attractions while keeping Roselle’s own story distinct.
Warinanco Park
The 205-acre Union County park spans Roselle and Elizabeth. Visitors can find walking routes, playgrounds, fields, gardens, seasonal recreation, paddle boats, a splash pad and the Warinanco Sports Center.
Warinanco Sports Center
Roselle, NJ 07203
Union County Parks: 908-527-4900
Roselle Memorial Library
104 West 4th Avenue
Roselle, NJ 07203
908-245-5809
A useful community stop for local information, programs and library services.
Electrical-History Landmark
Roselle’s place in electrical history dates to January 19, 1883, when Edison’s first village electric-lighting system using overhead wires began service here. The local Presbyterian church at West 5th Avenue and Chestnut Street is part of that historic story.
Where to Stay
NJTGO did not identify a conventional hotel currently operating within the Borough of Roselle during this research pass. Visitors will find hotel inventory in nearby municipalities including Linden, Cranford and Kenilworth.
Getting Around
Roselle is served primarily by roads and bus connections. Nearby rail stations are outside the borough, including Roselle Park station. If using rail, confirm the station’s municipality and your ground transportation to Roselle.