The county’s interest in the preservation of recreational land extends to Trenton’s largest open space, Cadwalader Park. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted (of Central Park fame), this 100-acre oasis boasts hundreds of trees, a deer paddock, and a small lake. Concerts, exhibitions, and events are held year-round at the park, which is also the site of the Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion.

Trenton’s 85,000 residents are divided into four main neighborhoods: North, South, East, and West. Each has its own unique identity. The largest church in the city, Shiloh Baptist Church, can be found in North Trenton. East Trenton, the smallest of the four, is home to Trenton’s only public high school. West Trenton, the biggest of the four, is home to Cadwalader Park. The most diverse of the four is South Trenton, whose residents reflect the more than sixty ethnicities that make up the city.

Trenton’s major neighborhoods are further subdivided into a number of unique communities and sub-neighborhoods. One of the most desirable of these is Mill Hill. Its charming two- and three-story brick row houses showcase New Jersey real estate styles and are populated by a diverse array of young professionals, artists, and multi-generational families who take an active interest in their community. House and garden tours are organized regularly by the Old Mill Hill Society, a local civic organization dedicated to preserving the neighborhood’s rich history. Adding to Mill Hill’s appeal is its location on the border of Chambersburg, Trenton’s lively restaurant district.

Mercer County’s ideal location on the Delaware River, combined with its recent rebirth, make it one of New Jersey’s most desirable places to live. To find a home in Mercer County, contact any one of Long & Foster’s New Jersey real estate offices.