Gloucester County · Delaware River · RiverWinds · I-295
West Deptford Township, New Jersey
West Deptford is a Gloucester County township on the Delaware River with established residential neighborhoods, a substantial employment and industrial base, Route 45 shopping, I-295 access and one of South Jersey’s most distinctive municipal recreation complexes at RiverWinds.
The township includes addresses that may use West Deptford, Thorofare, Woodbury or Paulsboro mailing names. NJTGO uses municipal boundaries—not just postal city names—when deciding what belongs in this guide.
Explore West Deptford
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Browse food & drink →Neighborhood context, taxes, zoning, schools, flood-zone due diligence and official property resources.
Explore real estate →RiverWinds, golf, parks, the in-town hotel and clearly labeled nearby lodging.
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RiverWinds Community Center anchors a 150-acre township recreation area with indoor fitness and aquatics plus outdoor fields and a walking track. Nearby RiverWinds Golf & Tennis Club adds an 18-hole course and tennis on the Delaware River.
A 22.18-acre township park with a tot lot, three tennis courts, basketball court and boat ramp—one of the guide’s most useful access points for outdoor recreation.
The Metropolitan Avenue complex spans about 86.5 acres and includes soccer and softball fields, basketball courts, a playground and walking track.
Southwood Shopping Center at 875 Mantua Pike has been substantially renewed, with Sprouts Farmers Market now operating there. Route 45 continues north and south through a broad local retail and service corridor.
The library at 611 Academy Avenue provides lending, technology, career resources, children’s and young-adult programs, events and community services.
Forest Parkway, Mantua Grove Road, Imperial Way and related industrial areas support logistics, manufacturing, pharmaceutical and technical employers alongside the township’s consumer-service economy.
Local government & everyday resources
400 Crown Point Road · West Deptford, NJ 08086
856-845-4004
611 Academy Avenue · West Deptford, NJ 08096
856-845-5593
999 Kings Highway · West Deptford, NJ 08086
856-848-4300
West Deptford maintains neighborhood parks, athletic complexes, open space, playgrounds, courts, walking areas and river-access recreation.
Understanding West Deptford addresses
Postal names can be misleading in this part of Gloucester County. A business or home may be physically inside West Deptford Township while the mailing address says Thorofare, Woodbury or Paulsboro. Conversely, a “West Deptford” search can surface places across a municipal line.
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View advertising optionsWest Deptford information reviewed September 15, 2026. Business hours, menus, staffing, programs and services can change; confirm time-sensitive details directly with the organization.