Neighborhood pride shines at Stratford’s Fourth of July parade
Stratford's sense of small-town America makes this Camden County suburb a place many choose to settle down for the rest of their lives. Laura DiCerbo, Realtor with Exit Realty, says, "It's a very family-friendly town. Those who grew up there and left tend to come back to start families and raise their kids." The town's sense of community sparks during the annual Fourth of July parade as locals and first responders make their way through the town's residential streets. National Night Out is another highly anticipated event where neighbors and law enforcement come together for a fun night of food, games and giveaways.
Split-level and colonial homes line Stratford Avenue
On any regular day, Stratford is the kind of suburb you can imagine kids riding around on bikes, neighbors walking their dogs or pushing a stroller down the sidewalk. Most people live in single-family homes built in the 1950s and 1960s. You'll find various styles of houses, such as split-level, two-story colonial and ranch-style homes. They're all typically located on quarter-acre lots with comfortable yard space where you're not too close but not too far from your neighbors. For one of these homes, you can expect to pay anywhere from the low $200,000s to the low $300,000s.
Students attend Parkview and Yellin schools before moving on to Ster
Students are part of the Stratford School District. They attend Parkview Elementary School and Samuel S. Yellin School, which have a B- and B rating from Niche, respectively. After eighth grade, students go on to Sterling High School, which is its own school district. The high school has a B Niche rating and features a cable channel where students can learn about television production and produce their own programs. You can watch it all on channel 19, from Sterling Silver Knights sports, musical productions and other school events. Graduates interested in the medical field can attend Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, located right next to Jefferson Stratford Hospital.
Vassar Playground and Saratoga Park fuel the town’s love of sports
"The community is all about sports," says DiCerbo, "and they have several leagues for kids to get involved in." You'll regularly see kids playing little league baseball, softball and soccer at Vassar Playground. There's also a basketball and pickleball court for more fun outdoor recreation. You can also visit Saratoga Park, a fenced-in green space with a playground and a walkway with exercise stations. And for some indoor entertainment, you can go bowling or play billiards at 30 Strikes Lanes.
Shopping and dining along White Horse Pike
You can get most of your shopping done along White Horse Pike at big retailers like ALDI and Dollar Tree. Visit India Bazaar or So it Is African Market for multi-cultural grocery products. White Horse Pike is also full of local restaurants, like Stratford Diner, where you can start your morning with a hearty breakfast. Pull into Weber's Drive-In for a quick and delicious burger and root beer float. For some authentic Italian cuisine, you'll have to veer away from White Horse Pike to Casa D'Amico on Warwick Road.
Lindenwold Train Station links Stratford to Center City Philly
Those who live in Stratford are no more than two miles from the Lindenwold Train Station. From the station, you can take a PATCO train for a 30-minute ride to Center City Philadelphia. Or you can take a 55-minute trip to Atlantic City from NJ Transit's Atlantic City Rail Line.
A neighborly community that offers easy access to the city and the beach, Stratford makes it easy to choose where to settle down.
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