Pittsgrove Township is in the far eastern end of Salem County bordered by both Gloucester and Cumberland Counties as well as Elmer and Upper Pittsgrove to its northwest.
Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names located within the township include Alliance, Brotmanville, Centerton, Daretown, Greenville, Norma, Palatine, Six Points, Union Grove, Upper Neck and Willow Grove.
Evolving from dense historical woodlands and early mill towns, Pittsgrove Township has grown into a premier recreational and agricultural hub. Spanning almost 46 square miles—with nearly 2% of its area made up of scenic lakes and streams—the township provides a peaceful, heavily wooded retreat for its roughly 8,770 residents. It is highly regarded for its family-friendly atmosphere, excellent schools, and stunning state parks.
Pittsgrove’s early economy was driven by vital lumber and grist mills, but its modern landscape was heavily shaped by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) which was a cornerstone of President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal in the 1930s. Their painstaking work transformed local woodlands into lasting public spaces that generations have since enjoyed.
Parvin State Park serves as the crown jewel of Pittsgrove, offering residents miles of pristine trails, campsites, and lake activities (Thundergust Lake) hidden beneath towering pines. This deep connection to nature perfectly complements the township’s quiet neighborhoods and vibrant local agriculture. The park is one of the busiest State Parks in all of New Jersey and only one of two in Salem County.
Pittsgrove Township News and Articles
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Bartee breaks barrier, leads Schalick overruns Pennsville to close on division title
Junior QB becomes Cougars’ first 1,000-yard rusher since 2022 after big night PITTSGROVE — It was the most eventful night so far this year in a season full of eventful nights at Cougar Field. DezYon Purnell scored on a 65-yard run with the first snap of the game, Kenny Bartee had a career rushing night to…
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Bartee punishes Penns Grove, makes something out of nothing twice, helps Schalick stay unbeaten
Kenny Bartee turns two broken plays into touchdowns as the 7-0 Cougars shut out a Penns Grove team missing its top back. PITTSGROVE — Believe it or not, given the way he takes over a game these days, Kenny Bartee didn’t like playing football when he was little. He wasn’t ashamed to admit he cried…
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Big shot propels Woodstown past Schalick in county field hockey showdown
WOODSTOWN – Lux Holmes couldn’t say she was surprised by the first question in her post-game interview. Woodstown had just scored a huge TCC Diamond Division win over archrival Schalick 3-1 with Holmes scoring the final goal, but instead of being asked about the impact of the game all the inquisitor wanted to know was the…
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Purnell returns with a vengeance, helps Schalick reclaim Hars-Lake Trophy
BRIDGETON — All Dez Purnell could do was watch last week’s game from his living room on somebody’s Facebook Live. And he cried. He wanted to be out there with his teammates more than anyone could know, but the officials ruled him out of bounds. At that moment the Schalick senior running back/linebacker decided when he…
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Salem Tech runners win first SJ tech schools title after securing division crown – Local Sports Results
Pennsville boys soccer scores first win over Pitman since 2017, and other sports results from around Salem County WESTAMPTON – Every bit of conventional wisdom would tell you the Salem Tech cross country runners should have been spent. Like sending a relief pitcher out to the mound for a third day in a row, there shouldn’t…
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Cougars in right place, right time to take down Woodstown
PITTSGROVE — Joe Mannella is constantly reminding his Schalick soccer players the value of collecting rebounds. Be in the right place at the right time enough times, the 300-win coach tells them, and the goals will come. While long free kicks, even longer upfield runs to beat a defender one-on-one and headers off corner kicks are…
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Schalick sends message in SJ Group 1 girls soccer, blanks Woodstown
By Brian TortellaSpecial to The News of Salem CountyWOODSTOWN — After graduating a talented senior class that accounted for nearly half of the team’s scoring last season, it would be understandable if Will Kemp didn’t know what to expect this season from a young squad featuring several new faces. However, it didn’t take the Schalick…
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Salem County sports schedule – Week of Sept. 28 – Oct. 3
Local High School and SCC Sports Schedule this Week (All events 4 p.m. unless noted) Monday’s Games – Sept. 28 WJFL FOOTBALL BOYS SOCCER GIRLS SOCCER FIELD HOCKEY GIRLS TENNIS Tuesday’s Games – Sept. 29 BOYS SOCCER GIRLS TENNIS Regular season SJ Group 1 Tournament CROSS COUNTRY VOLLEYBALL Wednesday’s Games – Sept. 30 BOYS SOCCER…
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Bartee, Schalick Cougars brave the elements for big win over Paulsboro
PAULSBORO — Kenny Bartee is the kind of player who would do whatever it takes to advance his team’s success. He took a big one for the team in a really big game Saturday. With Schalick’s usual kick returner dealing with some soreness, Bartee, the Cougars’ athletic junior quarterback, volunteered to go back to return the…
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Penns Grove soccer weathers Overbrook to extend best start in years
TUESDAY RESULTSBOYS SOCCERSchalick 7, Glassboro 0Penns Grove 4, Overbrook 3GIRLS SOCCEROverbrook 6, Penns Grove 0Salem at Pennsville, ppd.Salem Tech at PitmanSchalick 6, Glassboro 0FIELD HOCKEYSchalick 2, Glassboro 0Gloucester Catholic at WoodstownSalem Tech at Pennsville, ppd.GIRLS TENNISMainland at Woodstown, ppd.Glassboro at Penns GrovePennsville at Overbrook, ppd.Pitman 5, Schalick 0Salem at Timber Creek, ppd.CROSS COUNTRYTCC Batch Meet…
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Freshman leads Woodstown girls to fourth straight win
MONDAY’S SCORES GIRLS SOCCER Woodstown 7, Audubon 1 Millville 6, Pennsville 1 Pitman 6, Salem Tech 0 BOYS SOCCER Audubon 1, Woodstown 0 Salem Tech 1, Paulsboro 0 FIELD HOCKEY Salem 2, Clayton 1 GIRLS TENNIS Schalick 5, Penns Grove 0 VOLLEYBALL Timber Creek at Salem Tech COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL Atlantic Cape 3, Salem CC 0 (25-6, 25-9, 25-6) Woodstown…
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This week’s Salem County sports schedule – Sept. 21-26
MONDAY, SEPT. 21 BOYS SOCCER GIRLS SOCCER FIELD HOCKEY GIRLS TENNIS Schalick at Kingsway VOLLEYBALL COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL TUESDAY, SEPT. 22 (Power points cutoff for girls tennis) FIELD HOCKEY BOYS SOCCER GIRLS SOCCER GIRLS TENNIS CROSS COUNTRY VOLLEYBALL WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23 VOLLEYBALL WJFL FOOTBALL FIELD HOCKEY BOYS SOCCER GIRLS SOCCER GIRLS TENNIS COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL FRIDAY, SEPT.…
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Schalick scores late to stun Salem
PITTSGROVE — There was no doubt in Schalick coach Kevin Leamy’s mind he was going for two — and the win — when Salem opened the door. The players all wanted to go for 2 right away after the Cougars scored with 12 seconds left Friday night, but Leamy has a strong-legged, reliable kicker who could…
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Freshman keeper stops two PK’s in Penns Grove win over Pennsville Boys Soccer
Rookie Keeper Ruben Torres Saenz shuts out Pennsville in statement win for PG CARNEYS POINT – Mano Massari had a big problem. His all-star goalie had graduated, leaving a big hole on the back line of his Penns Grove defense. He was just about resigned to promoting last year’s backup who had never played in…
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Woodstown football milestone noted, plus day’s scores, highlights
WOODSTOWN – While everyone involved in Friday night’s Schalick-Woodstown football game was – rightfully so – focused on recognizing the 25th anniversary of the attacks of 9/11, another more celebratory milestone slipped under the radar. The game was No. 1,000 in the storied history of Woodstown football, according to a recently published list of all-time New…