Gloucester County · Glen Lake · Route 45 · Glassboro Road
Woodbury Heights, New Jersey
Woodbury Heights is a small Gloucester County borough positioned between Woodbury, Deptford, West Deptford and Mantua Township. Its residential neighborhoods center on Elm Avenue, Glen Lake and the borough's civic core, while Route 45/Mantua Pike, Glassboro Road and South Evergreen Avenue support much of the local commercial activity.
The borough was incorporated in 1915 and retains a strong small-town identity despite sitting close to several major South Jersey employment and shopping corridors.
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Woodbury Heights is compact, but the borough has enough residential, school, medical, business and restaurant activity for a complete seven-page NJTGO guide.
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The borough's lake was historically used for swimming and recreation and remains one of Woodbury Heights' best-known local recreation areas.
Borough Hall, the fire department, school and residential neighborhoods cluster around Elm Avenue and the railroad corridor.
Mantua Pike supports restaurants, dental and medical offices, fitness businesses, retail and personal-care services.
Gateway Regional High School serves grades 7–12 and draws students from Woodbury Heights, National Park, Wenonah and Westville.
The borough's official history traces development to the late 18th century and identifies a 1771 house at 407 Oak Avenue as a notable historic property.
Woodbury Heights sits close to Route 45, Route 553, the New Jersey Turnpike, I-295 and major commercial centers in Deptford and West Deptford.
Government & schools
500 Elm Avenue · Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097
856-848-2832
Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
100 Academy Avenue · Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097
856-848-2610
775 Tanyard Road · Woodbury Heights, NJ
856-848-8200
Grades 7–12
414 Glassboro Road. Borough Public Works maintains streets, public grounds, hydrants, water and sewer infrastructure, storm drains and snow removal.
Current local government
Woodbury Heights operates under New Jersey's borough form of government. The borough's 2026 municipal budget identifies Matthew W. Cosenza as mayor and lists the current governing body and municipal officials. For meeting schedules, legal notices, ordinances and public documents, use the borough's official site.
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View advertising optionsWoodbury Heights information reviewed September 15, 2026. Businesses, menus, hours, services, prices, events and employment openings can change; confirm time-sensitive details directly with the organization.