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Roselle Park, NJ

Roselle Park is a borough in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States Census, the borough's population was 13,967, an increase of 670 (+5.0%) from the 2010 census count of 13,297, which in turn reflected an increase of 16 (+0.1%) from the 13,281 counted in the 2000 census.

Roselle Park was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 22, 1901, from portions of Union Township. Roselle Park's name is derived from the Roselle Land Improvement Company, which was created in 1866 to lay out a community around the Mulford Station on the Central Railroad of New Jersey. The name "Roselle" is said to have been based on the company's founder, John Conklin Rose, or from John Pierre Roselle, a friend of the railroad's president.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 1.23 square miles (3.17 km2), all of which was land.

Unincorporated communities, localities, and place names located partially or completely within the borough include Lorraine.

The Roselle Park Health Department offers a range of public health services, including immunizations, screenings, and health and wellness education programs, aimed at improving the overall health of residents. Life Time Athletic - Mount Laurel features a comprehensive gym, group fitness classes, spa services, and a café. Echelon Health & Fitness provides a variety of fitness programs, personal training, and group exercise classes. Retro Fitness is a gym with cardio equipment, weight training, group fitness classes, and personal training options. Orangetheory Fitness Marlton specializes in high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts for all fitness levels. Spine One offers fitness classes, wellness programs, and recreational activities for all ages. Gymnastics Unlimited, while primarily a gymnastics center, also offers fitness classes for adults and teens.

Top sites in Roselle Park, NJ: Crane-Phillips Museum, Pump It Up, Liberty Hall Museum. 

Population: Approximately 13,000 (2021). Elevation: 40 feet (12 meters). ZIP Code: 07204. Area code(s): 908. 

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What is the history of Roselle Park, NJ?

The first known settlement within what is now the borough was built by Samuel Williams in 1700. Galloping Hill Road was continually used by Revolutionary War scouts, delivering messages to and from General George Washington and Governor Livingston. Galloping Hill Road is also believed to be the route traveled by the British columns en route to the Battle of Connecticut Farms, battling the New Jersey militia the entire way. Son of American general William Crane was bayoneted and killed by the British near what is now Galloping Hill Road and Colonial Road.

What is Roselle Park, NJ is known for?

The Roselle Park Veterans Memorial Library was renamed in the early 1980s in honor of the veterans of Roselle Park. The library currently has more than 10,000 square feet (930 m2) of space used to store traditional books in addition to computers, books on tape, videos, CDs, a Meeting Room, an information center, pictures, and music tapes. The library offers a photocopier and fax service and allows its patrons to reserve and renew materials over the phone and online. The library offers free Wi-Fi access.

What are the demographics of Roselle Park, NJ?

The 2010 United States census counted 13,297 people, 5,002 households, and 3,406 families in the borough. The population density was 10,792.7 per square mile (4,167.1/km2). There were 5,231 housing units at an average density of 4,245.8 per square mile (1,639.3/km2). The racial makeup was 73.72% (9,802) White, 5.89% (783) Black or African American, 0.15% (20) Native American, 10.18% (1,354) Asian, 0.02% (2) Pacific Islander, 7.52% (1,000) from other races, and 2.53% (336) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 28.65% (3,809) of the population.

Sources

Borough of Roselle Park

Wikipedia

Roselle Park Health Department

Life Time Athletic 

Echelon Health & Fitness

Retro Fitness

Orangetheory Fitness Marlton

Spine One

Gymnastics Unlimited

Crane-Phillips Museum

Pump It Up

Liberty Hall Museum

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