Camden County Select

West Berlin, New Jersey, in Camden County, is a lively community with plenty of events and activities to offer its residents. With abundant natural beauty and outdoor activities in the area, there is a fun-filled activity for everyone, just 20 miles from Philadelphia, PA, and about 40 miles from Atlantic City, which offers a suburban lifestyle with convenient access to urban amenities. D.R. Horton offers a range of new construction homes in West Berlin and the surrounding area, which offer spacious open floorplans and smart home technology.

Why choose West Berlin, New Jersey

West Berlin offers a quiet, peaceful suburban setting with access to nearby towns, shopping areas, and natural spots. The area in Camden County includes residential neighborhoods, parks, and commercial centers. Residents enjoy places like Berlin Park, which has paved trails, open green space, and a playground. For shopping and dining, the Berlin Farmers Market is a popular stop for produce, meats, seafood, dairy, baked goods, and prepared items. Major retailers and restaurants are along Route 73, the main north-south highway.

Other major thoroughfares include CR 534, CR 561, and U.S. Route 30, also known as White Horse Pike. About 23 miles from West Berlin, Philadelphia International Airport makes air travel simple for residents. For those who want to live in a community that is easily accessible to other places yet offers tranquility, West Berlin is a great fit.

Community life in West Berlin, New Jersey

The country’s only construction-themed amusement and water park, Diggerland, hosts an Easter egg hunt each Spring. The hunt is divided into two age groups to ensure fair and fun competition for all, and the Easter Bunny and other spring mascots are available for photos. In April, the annual Springfest in Merchantville, less than 15 miles away, features many local, national, and European breweries, live music, and outdoor dining. The Annual May Fair along Haddon Avenue in Collingswood, also less than 15 miles away, offers live entertainment and a wide range of vendors and food stands for residents to enjoy.

When school lets out, the Berlin Township Summer Concert Series at Luke Avenue Park fills the evenings with live music. Family movie nights under the stars also occur during the summer in West Berlin, allowing residents to hang out with neighbors. The Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks at Berlin Park are a big draw, with live music, food vendors, and a spectacular fireworks show. In addition, the Camden County Summer Parks Concert Series runs through the summer in various county parks. These concerts feature well-known artists across different genres.

October brings the Berlin Fall Festival, a day event with local food, games, and seasonal activities. About eight miles away, the Haddonfield Fall Festival and Craft Show, also in October, features over 100 crafters working in a wide range of media, as well as live entertainment and food. WinterFest Ice Skating at Cooper River Park runs from late November through February, when the park is transformed into a winter wonderland with festive activities for all ages. In December, the Annual Berlin Christmas Tree Lighting and Winterfest Market on White Horse Pike wraps up the year with lights, holiday shopping, and winter treats. For more nearby winter-themed activities, the Camden Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration includes live music, amusement rides, fire pits, and photos with Santa.

Cooper River Park also hosts art shows, charity walks, and 5K races that West Berlin residents can participate in throughout the year. Residents can also see major concerts at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Within a short drive, West Berlin residents can enjoy local wineries like Amalthea Cellars in Atco and Sharrott Winery in Hammonton. West Berlin and the surrounding areas in Camden County, New Jersey, offer residents access to several farmers' markets and local farms. The indoor Berlin Farmers Market, mentioned earlier, runs year-round, Thursday to Sunday. Also close by is Stella Farms, which sells fresh produce daily in all seasons except winter. Springdale Farms — Camden County’s oldest working farm — offers a market, seasonal events, and family activities, and it's less than 10 miles from West Berlin.

West Berlin residents can consider Philadelphia as another option for things to do since it’s only a 20-mile drive. A favorite is the South 9th Street Italian Market Festival in May, which celebrates Italian culture, gastronomy, art, music, and competitions with over 100 vendors on what many consider the nation's oldest and continuously operating outdoor market. Residents can also support major sports teams like the Phillies, the Eagles, and the Flyers. Philadelphia has several museums, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, which is also famous for the 72 stone steps leading up to its entrance, which were featured in the movie Rocky.

Outdoor fun in West Berlin, New Jersey

Several hiking paths exist in and around West Berlin. Berlin Park provides multiple walking trails winding through its 151 acres, where residents can experience nature. Luke Avenue Park is a community recreation center with facilities for playing baseball, tennis, and basketball, as well as a playground for children. Its paved walking path enables residents to exercise while enjoying the scenery.

Within 10 miles, residents can explore many places in nature. Wharton State Forest, just seven miles away, is the largest state forest in New Jersey at over 122,000 acres. The park offers extensive hiking trails through the Pine Barrens. The Black Run Preserve in Evesington, about five miles away, features about six miles of marked trails through preserved Pinelands. Cooper River Park, about a 10-mile drive, provides four miles of paths along its waterfront, while Newton Lake Park, also around 10 miles away, offers 2.7 miles of trails around its scenic lake.

For families seeking fun and adventure, West Berlin is home to Diggerland USA, a construction-themed adventure park where visitors can operate real machinery. Nearby, Sahara Sam's Oasis's indoor and outdoor water park provides year-round water activities. The area also features the Mullica River with its scenic cranberry bogs and the characteristic rolling pines of South Jersey's backroads. It gives residents plenty of options to explore the region's natural beauty.

Golfers in West Berlin can play at public and private clubs. The closest golf course is Kresson Golf Course in Voorhees Township, less than four miles from town. It offers a public 18-hole course set on rolling terrain with water hazards. Next is the Legacy Club at Woodcrest, less than five miles from West Berlin in Cherry Hill, which provides a recently renovated public course with pristine conditions. Pine Valley Golf Club, also about five miles away, consistently ranks among the world's top courses. Trump National Golf Club Philadelphia, about six miles away in Pine Hill, features an 18-hole championship course with spectacular views. Valleybrook Country Club, owned by former Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski and about eight miles from West Berlin, features an 18-hole championship course, one of the most popular places to play.

Disc golf players have two excellent course options. Stafford Woods Disc Golf Course in Voorhees, about five miles from West Berlin, offers a challenging 18-hole course winding through dense woods with concrete tee pads and multiple basket positions accommodating beginners and advanced players. The New Brooklyn Disc Golf Course, around eight miles away in Winslow Township, features an 18-hole course set in a wooded park with open fairways and technical shots that make it popular for casual play and local tournaments.

West Berlin cyclists enjoy several dedicated paths and bike-friendly routes in the area. The Monroe Township Bike Path, which runs near West Berlin, offers 6.5 miles of paved trail along the former Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Line railroad corridor. The Circuit Trails network includes several paths within riding distance, particularly the Pleasantville to Somers Point Bike Path, which provides 8.2 miles of flat, protected riding. For road cycling, County Route 561 is considered to have lower traffic volume sections suitable for experienced riders, while Cedar Brook Road provides a quieter alternative through rural sections. Wharton State Forest, less than a 10-mile drive away, has 15 trails for mountain biking, seven of which are specifically designed for that type of riding.

Businesses and economics in West Berlin, New Jersey

The largest employers within Camden County and near West Berlin are healthcare, education, manufacturing, retail, and logistics. Camden's largest nearby healthcare employers include Cooper University Hospital, Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, and Rutgers University. Rutgers and Camden County College, which has campuses across the county and the local public school system, hires people in various roles. Subaru of America and the Campbell's Soup Company, headquartered in Camden, are significant employers of area residents in the automotive, manufacturing, and food sectors. J&J Snack Foods in Pennsauken Township is also a significant employer.

Retail and logistics also contribute to the economy, with corporations such as Walmart, Amazon, and Target being major employers in the area. Nearby companies in the utilities and transportation sectors include American Water, based in Voorhees Township, and the Delaware River Port Authority. The State of New Jersey also employs many West Berlin residents in various roles.

New construction homes West Berlin, New Jersey

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