Collingswood, New Jersey Relocation Guide
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Population: 14,326 Located in Camden County
Somewhere between the exquisite shopping and fine dining, you'll discover so much that is uniquely Collingswood. Declared as one of the ?Kindest Places in New Jersey,? Collingswood hosts a variety of events all year round. From The Gala on Haddon Ave. fundraisers to the popular Porch Brunch & House Tour, there's always a reason to visit. Start your Saturday morning at the Collingswood Farmer's Market. From Spring through Fall, the market offers the finest in produce and whole foods. The Collingswood Public Schools serve students in prekindergarten through twelfth grade. Schools in the district are five K-6 elementary schools (except as noted) ? Garfield, Newbie, Sharp, Tatem and Zane-North (includes PreK) ? Collingswood Middle School for grades 7-8 and Collingswood High School for grades 9-12. Education Students in grades 9-12 from Woodlynne attend Collingswood High School as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Woodlynne School District. Students in grades 10-12 from Oaklyn attend the high school as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Oaklyn Public School. Community Collingswood has a vibrant shopping and restaurant district. Haddon Avenue, the main street through the downtown district, is lined with restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques. Collingswood restaurants include American, Italian, French, Chinese, Mexican, Japanese, and Cuban cuisine. On Saturdays from April to October, the town hosts a Farmers' market under the PATCO line, offering fresh vegetables, jams, desserts, and crafts from local farmers and artisans. Collingswood's arts community hosts "2nd Saturdays," with the town's art galleries and restaurants hosting new exhibitions by local, national, and international painters, sculptors, and photographers. Collingswood is also home to a vibrant theater community, with the Collingswood Community Theater and Shakespeare Company offering several shows each year. The Scottish Rite Auditorium hosts local theatrical productions as well as national recording artists such as Ben Folds and The Beach Boys. Additionally, the borough's annual Book Festival brings recognized authors including Camille Paglia and Joshua Piven of the Worst-Case Scenario series. Collingswood is also becoming a popular home for gays and lesbians, many of whom are leaving surrounding states lured by gay-friendly laws in New Jersey. Real Estate prices in Collingswood have skyrocketed since 2001. In 2006, Philadelphia Magazine ranked Collingswood number one in the region for price growth of homes and property. Values were up about 100% over five years. Knight Park and Haddon Avenue are the heart of Collingswood. Knight Park is the home to daytime recreation of the town. It is located across the street from Collingswood High School and it hosts the home games of the high school's sports teams, such as Women's Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Baseball and Softball. During the Summer months, the borough offers outdoor movies and concerts in Knight Park. The town is also host to a championship Marching Band at the High School level. The Collingswood Panther Marching Band, under the direction of Joe Lerch, has captured titles for the United States Scholastic Band Association (USSBA) All-States and New Jersey State Championships in the years 2004 and 2005. The marching band has a membership of 43 members (about 5% of the school population), the largest it has been since before 2000. |
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