Township of Lower

Township of Lower Lower Township - "A place to remember" - is the southern tip of NJ and home to the largest year round population in Cape May County.

This 32 square mile Township is located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Delaware Bay. Lower Township community was incorporated in 1798 consists of historic towns including Cold Spring, Erma, Fishing Creek, Villas, Schellenger's Landing, North Cape May and Townbank. The township is home to the Cape May County Airport and the Cape May - Lewes Ferry. It's rich with historic sites, including The F

ishing Creek School, Naval Air Station Wildwood, Historic Cold Spring Village and the Cape May Lighthouse. Other great attractions are The Atlantus, a concrete ship from World War I which has been a beautiful landmark at Sunset Beach and the Cox Hall Creek Wildlife Management Area. (map of WMA)

Another site that provides over 300 years of Cape May County history would be the Cold Spring Presbyterian Church. The church was built in 1823 but the congregation dates all the way back to 1718. Lower Township is the site of two historic African American cemeteries. Union Bethel Civil War Veterans Cemetery contains the graves of black men and women who served in the Civil War. Mount Zion Cemetery is said to have graves of people involved in the Underground Railroad, which has been linked to this area because Harriet Tubman worked for a time at a Cape Island hotel. Several nature trails lead visitors to various pond, coastal dune, marsh and forest habitats where wildlife can be observed in Cape May Point State Park. The park's constantly changing atmosphere is a great destination to observe the fall bird migration. Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area is another great location for bird watching. The 1035 acre area offers a unique blend of several different habitats, including dune, forest and scrub-shrub. This is only some of the history that Lower Township has to offer. The best way to experience all of the great things in Lower Township, is to visit the area and see it for yourself! Special Thanks to the Lower Township Chamber of Commerce and the Cape May County Department of Tourism for providing the historical information.

02/12/2025

Weather related closure Feb. 12: Due to the weather all scheduled programming (pickleball) and basketball practices for today at the Lower Township Recreation Center have been cancelled. In addition all travel sport practices held at the Teitelman Middle School have been cancelled. The Recreation Center will be open regularly scheduled hours.

02/11/2025

Due to the weather the Lower Township Recreation Center will be closing at 6:30pm tonight, February 11.

02/11/2025

Weather related closures for Feb. 11:
In anticipation of today/ tonight’s weather event, all in-house basketball and travel basketball practices as well as youth wrestling practices have been cancelled.
All scheduled programming at the Lower Township Recreation Center and Millman Center for today/ tonight have been canceled. The Lower Township Recreation Center will remain open to the public during regularly scheduled operating hours unless changes to this schedule become necessary.

02/11/2025
02/07/2025
02/06/2025

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Lower Township Parks and Recreation
Recreation Leader Summer Camp Coordinator

Lower Township is seeking an experienced, part-time
Camp Coordinator to join our Recreation Department.
Please visit our website at www.townshipoflower.org/jobs.php
for full job description

The Lower Township Department of Parks and Recreation is actively seeking a qualified individual for an available volunt...
02/05/2025

The Lower Township Department of Parks and Recreation is actively seeking a qualified individual for an available volunteer (14U) 7th and 8th grades girls’ youth lacrosse coaching position. All interested candidates should submit an email of interest to Mitchell Plenn at [email protected] or Bruce Fournier at [email protected].

02/03/2025

Traffic Update: Please be advised that the permanent detour on Route 9 northbound and southbound has been removed. Construction has been finalized and Route 9 is now open to traffic. Thank you for your patience.

Registration for youth lacrosse is underway and registration for youth soccer is coming up. Don't delay - get registered...
01/31/2025

Registration for youth lacrosse is underway and registration for youth soccer is coming up. Don't delay - get registered at the Lower Township Recreation Department and secure your child's spot!

01/19/2025

ATTENTION LOWER TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS
EXTREME WEATHER & TRAVEL ALERT

Today's rainfall will change over to freezing rain this evening ending late tonight as a coating of snow.
Temperatures will plunge later tonight to extreme cold conditions lasting the next few days.
Please limit travel as these conditions will likely cause roadways to be treacherous.
Please check on the elderly and keep in mind our furry friends and bring all pets indoors.

01/10/2025

FREE family fun for all ages! Come, be part of making the magic of a community committed to healthy youth and families. It’ll be great to see you all in your Disney best ❤️.

Please register using the QR code on flyer.

01/07/2025

All travel basketball practices and youth wrestling practices have been cancelled due to Lower Cape May Regional school district facilities being closed. All scheduled programming at the Recreation Center and Millman Center for today/ tonight are canceled as cleanup efforts continue. The Recreation Center will remain open to the public during regularly scheduled operating hours.

01/07/2025

Due to the amounts of snow and ice on the roads, we will be CLOSED Tuesday 1/7/25.

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01/06/2025

Lower Twp. Alerts - The Manager and Lower Township Governing Body CLOSED Municipal Offices, the Recreation Center, all scheduled recreation programs and activities, Millman Center, Construction, Zoning and Planning Offices, Municipal Courts and Fire Officials Office on Monday, January 6, 2025, due to the State of Emergency declared by Governor Murphy regarding the winter storm.

Trash & Recycling will NOT be collected. Monday Trash & Recycling will be collected on Tuesday.

Emergency Services are available as normal. The Department of Public Works is diligently working to continue plowing all residential streets and public buildings.

Thank you and stay safe!

01/05/2025

Due to the inclement weather tomorrow, school is closed Monday 1/6.

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2600 Bayshore Road
Villas, NJ
08251

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+16098862005

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