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Prospect Park New Jersey Map

Explore Prospect Park, New Jersey, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Prospect Park, New Jersey

How to Use This Prospect Park, New Jersey Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Prospect Park, New Jersey. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of New Jersey or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Prospect Park.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Prospect Park
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Passaic County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.941559
Longitude	-74.174088
Population	6,372
Density	5290.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	08638
Area Code	609, 640
County Seat	Paterson
School District	Passaic County Manchester Regional School District

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About Prospect Park, New Jersey

Prospect Park is a locality in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,372. The population density is 5290.8 people per km². Prospect Park is located at 40.9416°N, 74.1741°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Prospect Park is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 08638.

Prospect Park maintains a quiet presence where the Molly Ann Brook cuts a steady path through the local landscape. It lies 1.4 miles southwest of Hawthorne, NJ (from Hawthorne, NJ: bearing 232°T), and is situated 1.4 miles north of Paterson. The horizon is framed by the distant silhouettes of the Watchung Mountains, which offer a constant, grounding scale to the suburban skyline. Residents often find a moment of stillness at Oldham Pond, a water body that mirrors the changing leaves of the season. Only a mile away, the roar of Passaic Falls punctuates the air with a primal energy that reminds one of the power held by moving water. The terrain here feels deliberate and settled, existing in the space between the expansive Preakness Valley and the subtle, tidal pull of the distant Wallington Reach.

Prospect Park emerged from a legacy of industry that once defined the surrounding region, transitioning from early agricultural roots into a hub for workers and manufacturers. The local economy shifted over generations, moving away from the heavy mills of the past to support a diverse, modern workforce that contributes to the broader state economy. Small-scale commerce and service-oriented businesses now animate the streets, providing the daily necessities for those who call Prospect Park home. The history of the area is written in the modest brick and wood structures that line the residential blocks, reflecting a commitment to stability and endurance. Despite the passage of time, the industrious spirit of the early settlers remains a quiet thread in the way the neighborhood functions today.

Cultural life in Prospect Park is anchored by the communal activity at Prospect Park Borough Ballfields, where the sound of the game often carries over the evening air. While the borough remains a private and unassuming place, it holds a connection to the broader cultural currents of the region. Notable figures such as the legendary comedian Lou Costello, who was born nearby, embody the gritty, quick-witted character often associated with this part of the state. Summer afternoons here are marked by the simple patterns of daily movement, from the bustle near local shops to the calm found in the shadow of the Watchung Mountains. It is a place that values its own rhythm, favoring the steady accumulation of small, shared experiences over the clamor of more famous destinations.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Roe Athletic/Braen Memorial (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 212° SW
Lafayette Memorial (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 060° NE
Hawthorne Pool & Tennis (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 083° E
Ecological Education Walkway (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.7 mi, 076° E
Riverside Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 156° SE
Rec Fields (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 327° NW
High Mountain Park Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 305° NW
Hawthorne Theaters (Cinema) — 1.1 mi, 063° NE
William Paterson University Galleries (Gallery) — 1.2 mi, 274° W
Riverside Oval (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 101° E
Martin Luther King Jr. (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 159° S
High Mountain (Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 309° NW
Lou Costello Memorial (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 183° S
Nathan Barnert (Public Artwork) — 1.7 mi, 177° S
Garret Mountain Reservation (Local Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 186° S
Lookout Point (Viewpoint) — 2.3 mi, 327° NW
American Flag Rock (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 327° NW
Basalt Beach (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 338° N
Franklin Clove (Attraction) — 3.7 mi, 313° NW
Opus One (Gallery) — 3.9 mi, 048° NE
Sunrise Art Studio (Gallery) — 5.0 mi, 177° S
School House Museum (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 054° NE
Infinite Scenic (Arts Centre) — 5.2 mi, 259° W
Loews Theatres (Cinema) — 5.4 mi, 227° SW
L. Howard Fox Theater (Theatre) — 5.7 mi, 192° S
Brighton Asylum (Attraction) — 6.0 mi, 164° S
Breslin Auditorium (Theatre) — 6.5 mi, 142° SE
Division of Parks and Forestry Park (State Park) — 7.3 mi, 269° W
Harriman State Park (State Park) — 12.2 mi, 004° N

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