Mount Laurel
New Jersey Neighborhood Guide
Welcome To Mount Laurel
New Jersey’s Family-Friendly Suburb
Known as the “Home for Businesses and Families'', Mount Laurel in New Jersey is a great choice for those looking for a place to raise children and enjoy a laid-back lifestyle. Conveniently hosting some of New Jersey’s top 50 businesses, like Lockheed Martin, TD Bank and Commerce Bank, Mount Laurel also offers easy access to Philadelphia, making it a great place for those who need to commute for work.
Wondering if Mount Laurel is your next place to call home? In our Mount Laurel Neighborhood Guide, we will tour you around this area like a local and help you decide if it’s the right one for you.
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Mount Laurel At A Glance
Walkability and Connectivity
It’s preferable to drive or hop on one of NJ Transit’s buses when moving around.
The Lifestyle
A relaxed lifestyle with plenty of shops, restaurants and family-friendly activities to enjoy with your kids.
You’ll love…
The great restaurants and pubs, the parks and outdoor recreational spaces and the many fun activities for young children.
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Where Is Mount Laurel, New Jersey?
Cherry Hill is a township within Camden County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is also one of Philadelphia’s suburbs, located across the Delaware River. Cherry Hill is close to Philadelphia, but it is also just over an hour from Atlantic City, under 45 minutes from our state capital, and close to other wonderful towns like Princeton and Medford Lakes.
Living in Mount Laurel
Although some shops can be reached on foot, most daily errands will require a car. In terms of public transport, NJ Transit provides bus service to and from Philadelphia on routes 317, 413, and 457. To get to Philadelphia, New York and Atlantic City, get one of the Greyhound Lines on Fellowship Road.
Mount Laurel offers a relaxed lifestyle in a family-friendly environment. With plenty of shops, restaurants, entertainment and outdoor recreation spaces, Mount Laurel has everything you need. This neighborhood is also known for having a great library, high-ranking public schools and top-quality emergency services, making it the perfect choice for families with children.
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In Mount Laurel, locals can shop at Centerton Square, meet up at a local cafe, or try one of the many outdoor recreational activities in the area. Parents love taking their children to parks and indoor playgrounds, including the Coco Key Water Resort, a 55,000 square-foot indoor water park. Golfers can head to one of the many nearby country clubs for a game.
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But if you want a unique golf experience, you’ll want to check out Topgolf, a big entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range, swanky lounge and plenty of other games.
With easy accessibility to major highways and the NJ Turnpike, Mount Laurel is conveniently located close to Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C. It’s also close to the South Jersey shore, making it a great place to live for those who enjoy traveling and going on day trips.
Mount Laurel has high-ranking schools operating within the Mount Laurel Township School District. These schools have active parent groups who help plan many school events. Some schools in Mount Laurel include:
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- South Valley Elementary School
- Mary E. Roberts Elementary School
- William Allen Middle School
- Moorestown High School
You’ll Also Love Mount Laurel If You…
Love Delicious Food...
Get ready to experience some of the best Jersey and international flavors at Mount Laurel. For a tasty breakfast sandwich and iced coffee, head to Victoria's Bagel Bistro. For traditional Italian fare in a waterfront setting that can easily accommodate large groups, try Carlucci’s — a family-owned restaurant going strong for over 30 years. They’re also renowned for their wine selection, winning the SJ Magazine’s Best Wine Wednesday award in 2018. Dance the night away while indulging in some of the best steak and salads in the neighborhood at Prospector's Steakhouse & Saloon. Fancy some ramen on a cold evening? Head to Rai Rai Ramen for authentic Japanese delights, including one of the best ramens in the area, in a cozy atmosphere.
Love Outdoor Recreation
If you and your family enjoy spending time outside in nature, then Mount Laurel Township is the perfect spot for you. Laurel Acres Park is a small local park with a jungle gym and swings for the kids to enjoy. The very small, easy-to-miss Mount Laurel State Park features some beautiful, natural wooded areas and trails that traverse the tiny park. Just north of Mount Laurel is Rancocas State Park, which features a nature center where you can learn about the wildlife and plants that call the area home. You’ll also find 13 miles of trails that take you through the wooded park and fishing spots along Rancocas Creek and other little waterways. Head further north to Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area, which is home to multiple wetlands and forests that provide excellent birding opportunities.
Love Family-Friendly Activities
When it comes to family fun, Mount Laurel Township really delivers. With multiple indoor playgrounds, like We Rock the Spectrum and Jelly Bean Jungle, as well as the outdoor playground at Laurel Acres Park, there's plenty to keep kids entertained. And for those looking for a little more excitement, there's the Funplex, an indoor amusement park, and XL Sportsworld, an indoor sports complex. Children will love petting and learning about all kinds of animals at the Paws Discovery Farm. Just a few miles outside of Mount Laurel, you'll find Sky Zone Trampoline Park in nearby Maple Shade, Hot Wheelz skate center in Cherry Hill, and Peek-a-Boo Indoor Playground in Medford. So no matter what your family is looking for, Mount Laurel has you covered.
