Woodbury subdivisions with convenience to a pair of highways
Sandwiched between Interstate 295 and the New Jersey Turnpike, Woodbury’s blocks of suburban homes flank the commercial stretch of Broad Street less than 15 miles south of Philadelphia proper. Situated on the New Jersey side of the Delaware River, the neighborhood is interspersed with watery portions of the Woodbury Creek and several lakes, which provides its residents with a balance between suburban escapes, access to recreation and proximity to everyday conveniences on Broad or in the city. Historically, Woodbury counts itself as one of the country’s “oldest small cities” and was founded in 1683, tracing its origins back to the Quakers.
Local restaurants, shops and chain locations on Broad Street
Broad Street slices right through the middle of Woodbury and serves as a central hub of restaurants, retail outlets and more for the area. Locals can order Vietnamese dishes at Bo Ne Restaurant, Chinese food at Golden Palace Restaurant or classic diner items at the Colonial Diner. Country Sweets Bakery specializes in desserts, while Whole and Grounded Café serves up coffee, baked goods and sandwiches. Eight & Sand Beer Co. sits in northern Woodbury and offers almost two dozen taps, along with a tasting room. The Deptford Mall sits less than 4 miles from central Woodbury and has more than 125 storefronts, including stores like Dick’s Sporting Goods and JCPenney, and a Target and Best Buy also sit in the vicinity. Within the neighborhood, grocery shoppers can head to an Aldi on Broad Street or an ACME Markets in southern Woodbury.
Suburban housing dotting the area
Gridded residential blocks of homes make up much of Woodbury, particularly in the western half of the neighborhood. The roads are lined with grassy lawns and sidewalks, and the neighborhood’s wide variety of architecture includes ranch-style homes, bungalows, colonial-style homes and Cape Cods. Homes are often perched close to one another amid tidy landscaping. Prices typically range from $250,000 to around $450,000.
Recreation at parks or lakes in all seasons
Stewart Lake Park sits in northern Woodbury and lines much of its namesake’s banks, offering sports fields, a community garden and trails for both walking and biking. Locals can also fish at Broad Street Lake or head to western Woodbury and Bell Lake Park, the latter of which has open expanses, trails and the lake itself. Along with anglers patrolling for fish in the warmer months, the lake freezes over in the winter and locals can ice skate or play hockey in the winter. The waters of Hesters Branch cut through deep foliage in the southern part of the neighborhood, while other areas, like the Stuart Street Play Area, have a playground and open spaces for kids.
Modern-day community gathering spaces and historic collections
On Broad Street, the Cultural Collective Café and BrickNKulture Event Space doubles as both a coffee shop and café lounge area as well as a venue for events. The space can be booked for personal events, but has also hosted art exhibitions and pop-ups. Across the street, the Gloucester County Historical Society Museum is located in a house over 350 years old and hosts events while also putting historic artifacts on display. Farther down Broad Street, Lot 323 is a multipurpose space that ranges in use from a series of half a dozen summer concerts to general gatherings. The property is filled with vibrant, colorful art installations, a stage and a pavilion.
A two-school pipeline for students in Woodbury
Students in the neighborhood can attend West End Memorial Elementary School, which spans kindergarten through fifth grade and gets a C-plus from Niche. Woodbury Junior/Senior High School follows for grades six through 12, receiving a B from Niche. The high school has been a recipient of the College Board Inspiration Award as well as a silver medal in terms of high school rankings from the U.S. News and World Report.
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