Woodcrest, New Jersey
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Woodcrest is an unincorporated community within Cherry Hill, New Jersey
. The area dates back to the 1950s and is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Cherry Hill.
(Haddonfield-Berlin Road). Interstate 295 briefly runs through Woodcrest, having an interchange with CR 561 and another at the Woodcrest Station
on the PATCO Speedline. Woodcrest Country Club
is a private golf course located on CR 544
(Evesham Road). Woodcrest Swim Club is a private swim club
that opened in 1957. An elementary school located in Woodcrest was established in 1958.
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Cherry Hill is a township in Camden County, New Jersey, in the United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township had a population of 71,045, representing an increase of 1,080 from the 69,965 residents enumerated during the 2000 Census...
. The area dates back to the 1950s and is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Cherry Hill.
Development
Originally a farming community, Woodcrest has a large amount of residential and commercial areas. Transportation includes several major roads in the area, including CR 561County Route 561 (New Jersey)
County Route 561, abbreviated CR 561, is a county highway in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The highway extends from New York Road in Galloway Township to Federal Street , Camden.-Atlantic County:...
(Haddonfield-Berlin Road). Interstate 295 briefly runs through Woodcrest, having an interchange with CR 561 and another at the Woodcrest Station
Woodcrest (PATCO station)
Woodcrest is a station on the PATCO Speedline rapid transit system. The station is located in the Woodcrest section of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, at the intersection of Woodcrest Road and Melrose Avenue. Woodcrest was a later addition to the original PATCO system and was designed as a Park and Ride...
on the PATCO Speedline. Woodcrest Country Club
Woodcrest Country Club
Woodcrest Country Club is a private 18-hole golf course located in the Woodcrest section of Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The course was founded in 1929 and was originally a 9-hole course in 1930. An additional 9 holes were added in 1931....
is a private golf course located on CR 544
County Route 544 (New Jersey)
County Route 544, abbreviated CR 544, is a county highway in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The highway extends from Cooper Street in Deptford Township to Taunton Boulevard in Medford Township.-Gloucester County:...
(Evesham Road). Woodcrest Swim Club is a private swim club
Swimming pool
A swimming pool, swimming bath, wading pool, or simply a pool, is a container filled with water intended for swimming or water-based recreation. There are many standard sizes; the largest is the Olympic-size swimming pool...
that opened in 1957. An elementary school located in Woodcrest was established in 1958.