Cadwalader Park Alliance
Preserving a National Treasure in the City of Trenton
Welcome to the Cadwalader Park Alliance
Happenings
News & Events
Cadwalader Park Alliance – 2025 Year in Review
Two years ago, Cadwalader Park Alliance (CPA) reconstituted with a new board and has emerged reenergized and recommitted to its nonprofit mission: to build awareness, excitement and support for the City of Trenton’s “National Treasure.” Read more.
Park Hosts Cross Country Running Competitions
Cross country is back in Trenton, thanks to the effort of the City of Trenton’s Recreation Department, the Trenton Central High School Athletic Department and the Cadwalader Park Alliance. Two September meets were held at the Gully Field. Read more.
Walkers Visit Two of Trenton's Most Beloved Parks
Personal Stories from the Park
Memories
There are countless things to love about Cadwalader Park. From its natural beauty to its one of-a-kind historic relics, there is something for everyone to enjoy. In celebration of this beloved park, the Cadwalader Park Alliance has invited members of the community to share their favorite memories and photos of the park over the years. Now, you’re invited to do the same! For the chance to have your photos or memories featured, please email us at cadparkalliance@gmail.com with your submission. Please keep all memory submissions to 250 words or fewer.
I remember…
I remember going to the park as a child seeing the monkeys in the monkey house. Watching the ducks in the water, feeding the animals, swinging on the swings, the merry go round. Having cookouts. Birthday parties! The stage on the weekends and performing African Dance...
The Marriage of Art & Architecture
August 2001, Daisy & Frank met through a mutual friend at Cafe Espanol on Bleecker Street, New York City. They began dating. Daisy lived in Lawrenceville; Frank lived in Montclair. Daisy worked in Westchester, NY. She would, often at times, stop in Montclair on...
What a Difference
I remember moving to our new (old) house on Cadwalader Drive, right across from Cadwalader Park, in 2017. At that time, the park looked more than a little worse for the wear. Walking paths were barely distinguishable from overgrown lawns, and casually discarded paper,...
A Park with a Rich History
Established in 1888, Cadwalader Park is New Jersey’s only public park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted Sr., the “founder of American landscape architecture.” It is also Olmsted’s “last great urban park,” according to the National Park Service.
Additional Resources
Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion
In the heart of Trenton’s historic Cadwalader Park, the Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion houses a fine collection of art and artifacts related to Trenton’s historical, industrial, and cultural past and present. In addition to changing and permanent exhibitions, the museum hosts a range of community events, performances, and art classes for all ages.
Learn about the history and features of Trenton – Art, Culture, History, & Entertainment.
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Park Address:
36 Parkside, Trenton, NJ 08618
Bordered by Parkside Avenue, West State Street, Stuyvesant Avenue and Cadwalader Drive.
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Cadwalader Park Alliance, Preserving A National Treasure in The City of Trenton
PO Box 7308, Trenton, NJ 08628
Visit the City of Trenton website to discover a wealth of information about recreation in the city and much, much more. www.trentonnj.org
Visit The Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie website to learn more about this museum located in the heart of Cadwalader Park. www.ellarslie.org