Linwood

Quiet and quaint, Linwood is a suburban community in southern Atlantic County, just minutes from the beaches and boardwalk of the South Jersey Shore. Linwood is conveniently located just seven miles from Atlantic City. Access to the Garden State Parkway and the Atlantic City Expressway are just five miles away. Linwood borders the municipalities of Northfield, Egg Harbor Township, and Somers Point.

Philadelphia is an hour’s drive, and the Atlantic City International Airport is just 25 minutes away.

Linwood is proud to have maintained its historic character; Linwood’s historic district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and features homes that date back to the early 19th century. The historic district runs along Shore Road and includes the Linwood Historical Society, housed in a building that has been 1920’s filling station and the borough hall, and it is individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Many of Linwood’s unique historical properties are on West Royal to West Poplar avenues. Several houses from the 1800’s are along Shore Road. More details on these houses can be found here.

Linwood has some of the most luxurious residences in Atlantic County. There are sprawling homes in Fischer Woods and Fischer Greene, and many residences along the water or Gold Coast homes with Atlantic City skyline views. There are also many different neighborhoods, several historic residences, and an Over-55 community.

Linwood has many parks and large expanses of green space, athletic fields, recreational areas, and a world class golf course. One popular recreation site is the All Wars Memorial Park, which is a great spot for picnics and hiking.

A bicycle and walking path stretching over eight miles connects Linwood to Pleasantville, Northfield, and Somers Point. The path travels through the city centers, neighborhoods, and parks. It begins in Pleasantville and ends in Somers Point where it connects to the Route 52 Bridge Trail, and into Ocean City.

The path travels into Linwood along Wabash Avenue from one end of the town to the other and offers access to residential, as well as business and retail.

Linwood offers a variety of attractions, including All Wars Memorial Park and the Linwood Arboretum. The park is a popular place for picnics and hiking. There are also wetland areas and ponds for boating and fishing.

A famous pet cemetery, the Clara-Glen Pet Cemetery, is on Shore Road in Linwood. It’s named for its founders, Clara and Glen White, animal lovers who buried their beloved pets, as well as those of other pets, including monuments for Rex, the Wonder Dog and “Cootie,” a WWI mascot. The only burials allowed since the late 1990’s have been K-9 police dogs.

Linwood once had several farms and nurseries. Today, two well-known nurseries, Fischer Flowers and Waldor Orchids grow beautiful African violets and orchids in the country.

Linwood’s local shopping areas and businesses are along Route 9. These business are a mix of retail, professional offices, nurseries, and healthcare-related facilities.

Regional shopping is just minutes away at The Walk Outlets in Atlantic City, Hamilton Mall in Mays Landing, and many large retail centers throughout the area.

Linwood Facts

Linwood was originally incorporated as a borough in 1889, from portions of Egg Harbor Township, and then reincorporated as a city in 1931. Originally named Leedsville, the area was settled by Quakers in the mid 1700’s, along the present-day Shore Road. The Quaker meeting house stood only until the late 1860’s, but the cemetery still remains.

A rail line from Philadelphia to Atlantic City in the mid 1800’s led to local expansion, and in 1880 , the Pleasantville-Ocean City Railroad opened along Shore Road. The rail line was replaced by a trolley in the early 1903.

The City’s largest employers are Linwood Country Club, Brandywine Senior Living, and Complete Care at Linwood.

Linwood Country Club first opened in 1921. The club would close for several years and then reopen following World War II. In 2017, Linwood Country Club was purchased by a small group which includes the local Dougherty family who also own Dock’s Oyster House and the Knife & Fork Inn in Atlantic City. Since assuming ownership, the club has become a top regional golf destination. There have been many renovations, as well as enhanced food and beverage options which have expanded the Club’s reputation as a premier venue for weddings and other events.

For tax and other financial benefits of development, contact The City of Linwood’s Economic Development Committee, which promotes the city’s assets, business, industry, and other economic interests.

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Local Small Business Loan Programs from the Atlantic County Improvement Authority (ACIA) 

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New Jersey Economic Development Authority Business Loan and Incentives Programs 

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Primary Contact

• Name: Darren Matik
• Title: Mayor
• Email: [email protected]