Camden

Westmont, Camden Neighborhood

Westmont offers a peaceful environment with minimal street noise and a relaxed atmosphere throughout the neighborhood. This community has a strong sense of convenience, featuring many nearby businesses and grocery stores within easy reach. Dining options are diverse, including various eateries and several coffee shops for going out. Bicycling infrastructure supports easy travel through the area, supplemented by accessible bus lines and rapid transit stations for connections in multiple directions. Housing includes a mix of single detached homes and apartment buildings, primarily constructed before the 1960s, offering a variety of one to three-bedroom options. Schools are available nearby, including both public and private choices.

Westmont offers a relaxed environment and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time in green spaces. This part of Greater Philadelphia is very quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. Finally, getting to public green spaces, like Bobby Almand Memorial Field and Cooper River Park, is very easy from the majority of locations in the community, since most homes have one a short distance away and there are about 20 parks close by for residents to enjoy.

Highlights of Westmont

Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special

🚉 Westmont PATCO Station

A central transit hub on Haddon Avenue, the Westmont PATCO Station offers residents and visitors quick, convenient rail access to Philadelphia and other South Jersey neighborhoods, making it a pivotal feature for commuters in Westmont.

🌳 Newton Lake Park

Spanning the border of Westmont, Newton Lake Park features scenic walking trails, playgrounds, fishing spots, and picnic areas, providing a peaceful green space for residents to gather, exercise, and enjoy waterfront views along Newton Lake.

🍽️ Haddon Avenue Restaurant Row

Westmont’s stretch of Haddon Avenue is famous for its diverse selection of eateries—from craft breweries to local coffee shops and acclaimed restaurants like The Pour House—serving as a vibrant dining destination that draws food lovers from across the area.

🛍️ Westmont Plaza

A staple shopping plaza right on Cuthbert Boulevard, Westmont Plaza houses popular grocery stores, retail shops, and essential services, acting as a convenient one-stop hub for daily errands and community events.

🎭 The Ritz Theatre Company

Located at 915 White Horse Pike in the heart of Westmont, The Ritz Theatre Company is a historic landmark that hosts professional stage productions, musicals, and youth programs, enriching the local arts scene and community culture.

Westmont

This July in Westmont

Things to do, events, and what's happening this month

July 4, 2026

Camden Freedom Festival

Wiggins Waterfront Park (Camden, NJ) • 6:00 PM–(approx.) 10:00 PM

Locals can enjoy a lively Fourth of July celebration with live funk/soul music by The Commodores and a spectacular fireworks show over the Delaware River—perfect for families seeking a festive, outdoor community gathering.

July 9 & 10, 2026

FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals Watch Party

Roosevelt Plaza Park, Downtown Camden • All day (starting ~4:00 PM on July 9)

Soccer fans in Westmont and nearby neighborhoods can join free, public screening(s) of FIFA World Cup quarterfinal matches outdoors—bringing global excitement and community spirit just steps from home.

July 11, 2026

iPaddle Camden

Pyne Poynt Park (699 Park Drive, Camden, NJ) • 11:00 AM–2:00 PM

Active families can enjoy free guided paddling on the Delaware River at nearby Pyne Poynt Park—a fun, free, outdoor activity great for kids and parents alike.

July 11, 2026

Keep Music Alive Presents: Musical Petting Zoo

Nilsa I. Cruz‑Perez Downtown Branch Library, Camden • 11:00 AM–12:30 PM

Ideal for families with young children, this interactive event invites kids to explore and play a variety of acoustic and electric instruments—engaging, educational, and free in a nearby library setting.

July 18, 2026

26th Annual South Jersey Caribbean Festival

Wiggins Park, Camden Waterfront • 2:00 PM–8:00 PM

Celebrate Caribbean culture close to home with free food, music, dance, and entertainment—a vibrant festival that brings regional cultural flavor to residents of Westmont and Camden.

July 10–11, 2026

Dave Matthews Band Concerts

Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, Camden • July 10 @ 7:30 PM; July 11 @ 7:30 PM

For music lovers, the nearby Pavilion hosts Dave Matthews Band two nights in a row—an exciting opportunity to catch a major concert just across the river from Westmont.

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