About Willingboro

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Map of New Jersey CountiesLocated in Burlington County, NJ, the Township of Willingboro encompasses 7.8 square miles and is bordered by Route 130 on the North, Rancocas Creek on the west, Westampton Township on the south, and Burlington Township on the east.

A Naturally Better Place To Be

Willingboro is an excellent place to find attractive, well maintained, reasonably priced homes with effortless connections to Philadelphia and New York City.

With a population of over 30,000 residents, the township is comprised of twelve sections, also known as "parks". Together, the parks contain 10,994 single-family homes, 763 townhouses, and one senior housing complex. Additionally Willingboro has two new apartment complexes and a number of pre-Levitt homes.

Geography

Known for its natural beauty and mature trees, Willingboro maintains more than 178 acres of recreational park space: Millcreek Park, Broido Park, Fairmount Park, and Crystal Lake (which is stocked by New Jersey Fish and Game and is open to the public for fishing). Additionally, the township's Willingboro Lakes Nature Preserve contains two lakes, which is home to a diverse population of fish, birds, and small animals.

Education

Willingboro has one high school, one upper elementary school, one middle school, and five elementary schools.

180 miles of sidewalks and 110 miles of streets in residential areas. The population of Willingboro is approximately 34,000. There are 10,994 single-family homes, divided among twelve sections of the town and 763 townhouses concentrated in two areas, one senior housing complex containing 104 apartments, an apartment complex at the Town Center, and 166 commercial buildings as well as a number of pre-Levitt homes.

Recreation

In addition to our township parks, lakes and nature preserve, the Township also operates the Kennedy Center, which offers a wide variety of recreation activities, cultural and fine arts events. In the summer, two public swimming pools are made available.