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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In this week’s edition of Town Topics, the Cadwalader Park Alliance had the opportunity to share more about its newly-unveiled website, recent enhancements to the park, and the many exciting events coming up this season. Many thanks to Donald Gilpin and the Town Topics team for the opportunity to share about the many exciting happenings at Cadwalader Park. See what Becky Taylor, CPA co-chair, and Randy Baum, CPA treasurer, have to say about the park and its new website at the link below!www.towntopics.com/2025/10/15/cadwalader-park-has-new-website-and-array-of-upgrades-and-events/ ... See MoreSee Less
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We are excited to share that the Cadwalader Park Alliance has officially launched its new website: cadwaladerparkalliance.org/.The website serves as a central hub for the community, featuring updates on park news and events, a historical archive, and a dedicated “Memories” section where visitors can share more about their own experiences and adventures at Cadwalader Park. The Cadwalader Park Alliance intends for this resource to empower visitors of all ages and backgrounds to come together in commemoration of one of Trenton’s most beloved destinations. Discover, connect, and celebrate Cadwalader Park with us online today! ... See MoreSee Less
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Please join the Cadwalader Park Alliance and Trenton Walks! for a "Two Park Walk" on Sunday, August 24th. This special 3.7 mile, "Two Parks Walk" will be a stroll through both Cadwalader and Stacy Parks with Randy Baum and Becky Taylor of the Cadwalader Park Alliance. The walk will start and end at the Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie (299 Parkside Avenue), crossing West State Street and N.J. Route 29 to travel along the Delaware River in Stacy Park to the “Shaky Bridge” near Calhoun Street. Learn about the history of two of Trenton’s premiere parks.For more information, please visit The Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association's Trail Happenings page at: gmtma.org/trail-happenings/ ... 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