Franklin Park, New Jersey
Franklin Park is a community of 13,211 people in Somerset County, New Jersey.
Why visit Franklin Park
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 25 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Bunker Hill, Millstone Valley Agricultural District, Six Mile Run and Brunswick Acres Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 23°F, and about 29 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Franklin Park
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About Franklin Park
Franklin Park is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Franklin Township, in Somerset County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 census, Franklin Park had a population of 13,430. Route 27 (historically known as Old Road/King's Highway and once part of the Lincoln Highway system) bisects the village and serves as the dividing line between the two counties. The adjacent sections of South Brunswick and North Brunswick, Middlesex County on the east side of Route 27 are also known as Franklin Park, but are not included within the CDP's boundaries.
From the Wikipedia article Franklin Park, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
Millstone Valley Agricultural District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in New Jersey, United States
Six Mile Run
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Census-designated place in New Jersey
Hageman Farm House
Museum · 2.9 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes25
Gyro King & Grill
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 0.6 mi
3010 NJ Route 27, Kendall Park
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:30
Honest
Restaurant · Indian · 0.7 mi
1515 Finnegans Lane, North Brunswick
Mo-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr 11:30-21:45; Sa 11:00-21:45; Su 11:00-21:30
Joe's Deli and Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian · 0.6 mi
3151 NJ-27, Franklin Park
Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 10:00-17:00
Moghul Express
Restaurant · Indian, Chinese · 0.6 mi
3122 NJ 27, Kendall Park
Mo-Su 12:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00
Stewart's Root Beer & Drive-In
Diner · American · 1.1 mi
2551 Route 27, Somerset
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
13 more on the map.
History
The original name for Franklin Park was "Six Mile Run", which was named for the tributary of the Millstone River that flows through the area and first came to importance about 1710.
In that year a congregation of the Six Mile Run Reformed Church was formed making it the oldest congregation in Franklin Township and remains an important part of the community. The first building was replaced by a new building in 1766 and was later replaced in 1817 by a third structure on the same site. The current building replaced the 1817 church that was destroyed by fire in 1879. The Frelinghuysen Memorial Chapel was added in 1907 and the Fellowship Hall was dedicated in 1958.
Franklin Park, then Six Mile Run, served as the first site of the Somerset County Courthouse and jail from 1714 until 1737 when a fire destroyed the building and the county seat was moved to Millstone, New Jersey. Occasionally Franklin Park was referred to as Somerset Courthouse during the time the courthouse was located here. A commemorative marker is located on Route 27 between Clover Place and Bennington Parkway near the original courthouse site.
From the History section of Franklin Park, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship5
Six Mile Run Reformed Church
Church · Reformed · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
3037 NJ Route 27, Franklin Park
Abiding Love Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.4 mi
3330 NJ Route 27, Kendall Park
B'nai Tikvah
Place of worship · Congregational · 1.5 mi
1001 Finnegans Lane, North Brunswick
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries45
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School
School · 5.5 mi
50 Jersey Ave, New Brunswick
Brooks Crossing Elementary School
School · 3.4 mi
50 Deans Rhode Hall Road, Monmouth Junction
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
School · 4.9 mi
101 Mettlers Road, Somerset
Crossroads North Middle School
School · 3.9 mi
635 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction
Map of Franklin Park
109 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 23°F | 3.7 in | 8.3 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 24°F | 3.0 in | 9.3 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 31°F | 4.4 in | 5.2 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 41°F | 3.9 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 64°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 4.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 28°F | 4.5 in | 4.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for New Brunswick 3 Se Hcn (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Somerset County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-06-08: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2016-03-14: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Central Jersey Regional Airport (JVI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Blackwells Mills 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- East Franklin 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Bound Brook 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Bradley Gardens 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Fords 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Elizabeth 24 mi northeast, about 38 min by car
- Florham Park 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- Newark 27 mi northeast, about 44 min by car
- Jersey City 31 mi northeast, about 50 min by car
- New York 35 mi northeast, about 56 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Franklin Park, NJ, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Six Mile Run Reformed Church Franklin Park NJ 2017 11 12 16, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Six Mile Run Reformed Church Franklin Park NJ 2017 11 12 15, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Six Mile Run Reformed Church Franklin Park NJ 2017 11 12 14, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Six Mile Run Reformed Church, Franklin Park, NJ - September 2022, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Six Mile Run Reformed Church Franklin Park NJ 2017 11 12 13, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Six Mile Run Reformed Church Franklin Park NJ 2017 11 12 12, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Six Mile Run Reformed Church Franklin Park NJ 2017 11 12 11, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Six Mile Run Reformed Church Franklin Park NJ 2017 11 12 09, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Six Mile Run Reformed Church Franklin Park NJ 2017 11 12 10, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Six Mile Run Reformed Church Franklin Park NJ 2017 11 12 07, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Six Mile Run Reformed Church Franklin Park NJ 2017 11 12 08, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Six Mile Run Reformed Church Franklin Park NJ 2017 11 12 06, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Six Mile Run Reformed Church Franklin Park NJ 2017 11 12 05, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Six Mile Run Reformed Church Franklin Park NJ 2017 11 12 01, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Six Mile Run Reformed Church Franklin Park NJ 2017 11 12 02, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Six Mile Run Reformed Church Franklin Park NJ 2017 11 12 04, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Six Mile Run Reformed Church Franklin Park NJ 2017 11 12 03, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blackwell's Mills Farmhouse, Millstone River Road, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hageman Farm House in Franklin Township, New Jersey on 19 October 2006, Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ) at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
- Van Liew-Suydam House in Somerset, New Jersey on 19 October 2006, Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ) at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- Six Mile Run plaque for the Somerset County, New Jersey courthouse on November 23, 2019, Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Laird's Store 8006, Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pleasant Plains, NJ, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Laird's Store 8008, Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Laird's Store 8007, Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Laird's Store 8009, Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Laird's Store 8011, Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Laird's Store 8010, Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Laird's Store 8014, Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Laird's Store 8012, Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Laird's Store 8013, Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- IONNA charging station at Wawa in Kendall Park NJ July 2026 2, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- IONNA charging station at Wawa in Kendall Park NJ July 2026 1, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- Pleasant Plains Cemetery, South Middlebush Road, NJ - gate, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pleasant Plains Cemetery 0264, Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pleasant Plains Cemetery signage in the Pleasant Plains section of Franklin Township, New Jersey on November 13, 2019, Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kendall Park, South Brunswick Township, NJ, USA - panoramio (7), Raman Patel, CC BY 3.0
- Franklin Care Center, North Brunswick, NJ, USA - panoramio, Raman Patel, CC BY 3.0
- Kendall Park, South Brunswick Township, NJ, USA - panoramio (8), Raman Patel, CC BY 3.0
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