Memories of Cadwalader Park

We invite you to share your memory with us! Please submit to cadparkalliance@gmail.com.

I remember…

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...

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The Marriage of Art & Architecture

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...

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What a Difference

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,...

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The Feather

The Feather

As a young, impressionable 7-year old, I was led astray (that’s my story, and I’m sticking by it). Growing up on Rosemont back in 1967, I was under strict orders NOT to ride my bike in the street. That was until Tommy and Moose convinced me otherwise (never hang out...

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Share Your Memories!

We invite members of the community to share their favorite memories and photos of the park! 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.

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Fun Runs Launch This Wednesday, June 24: Join Us on a Cross-Country WalkJoin us for a fun evening at Cadwalader Park as the City of Trenton, in partnership with Trenton Walks, Cadwalader Park Alliance and other organizations, kick off the 2026 summer Fun Runs series this Wednesday, June 24 from 6-7:30 p.m. This inclusive, open-format event invites participants of all ages and fitness levels to walk, jog, run, or simply enjoy the park at their own pace, whether independently or with others. Trenton Walks will offer a guided tour of approximately 1.1 miles along the park’s newly established cross-country trail. The event will take place in the Gully area near the cross-country field at the corner of Stuyvesant Avenue and Cadwalader Drive. This kickoff event is part of a weekly summer series, making it a great opportunity to build a healthy habit and connect with the community. Please note that all participants will be asked to complete a brief registration and waiver form here: bit.ly/4dxq95g or upon arrival at the park. Come for the walk and stay for the community. ... See MoreSee Less
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🌿 Earth Day Guided Walk at Cadwalader Park — April 18Celebrate Earth Day with a relaxed museum visit and guided walk at one of New Jersey’s most beautiful parks!📅 Saturday, April 18🕛 Arrive 12:00–12:15 PM📍 Brief walk-through of Ellarslie Mansion (Trenton City Museum)🚶 Guided park walk begins ~12:45 PM⏱ 45-60 minutes | ~1 mileStart with a brief walk-through of the Trenton City Museum, light refreshments, and social time — then head into Cadwalader Park for a guided tour highlighting: 🌳 Park history🌱 Tree planting & restoration projects🏞 Meadows, ponds, paths, and pavilionsHosted by Trenton Walks, the Cadwalader Park Alliance, the Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie and the Climate and Earth Justice Ministry of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Washington Crossing.✅ Free & open to the public👟 Comfortable walking shoes encouraged🚗 Please park near Ellarslie inside Cadwalader Park Join us and celebrate spring at Cadwalader Park! ... See MoreSee Less
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Our friends at FoHVOS are hosting their first-ever Community Conservation Conference on Saturday, April 18. Check it out! Should be great!FoHVOS - Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space ... See MoreSee Less
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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