Prospect Park New Jersey Map

About Prospect Park, New Jersey

Prospect Park is a locality in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. Prospect Park is located at 40.2404°N, 74.7663°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Prospect Park in Mercer County unfolds as a verdant expanse where the rolling New Jersey landscape subtly softens, offering a gentle embrace to its residents. It lies 2.0 miles north-west of Trenton, NJ (from Trenton, NJ: bearing 323°T), and is situated 4.6 miles south-south-west of Mercer. The terrain here is a quiet mosaic of mature woodlands, interspersed with open meadows that catch the sun's diffuse glow, especially in the languid afternoons. A distinct feeling of settled peace pervades the air, a tangible stillness that seems to emanate from the very earth, a gentle exhalation after the day's endeavors. Historically, Prospect Park's development is intertwined with the agricultural roots of Mercer County, an area long shaped by the cultivation of its fertile soils. While not a major industrial hub, its economy has always found strength in its proximity to larger centers, fostering a community that benefits from both local charm and regional opportunity. The park itself, a testament to thoughtful planning, serves as a vital green lung, a place where the simple pleasures of nature are readily accessible, a quiet counterpoint to the busier pulse of surrounding development.

About This Prospect Park Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Prospect Park, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.240386, -74.766273. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Prospect Park and Mercer County.

Detailed location data for Prospect Park includes the ZIP code (08638), telephone area code (609, 640), county seat of Mercer County (Trenton), and school district assignment (Passaic County Manchester Regional School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Prospect Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.