Name: Bergen Square
Address: Camden

About the neighborhood

Bergen Square offers convenient access to multiple bus lines, making public transit options plentiful and efficient. The area features numerous local businesses and supermarkets nearby, allowing for easy shopping and dining experiences. A network of bike paths supports using bicycles as an effective mode of transportation within the neighborhood. Schools serving all grade levels are situated close by, providing straightforward access. The neighborhood is known for its calm and peaceful atmosphere, providing a serene environment away from urban noise. Although green spaces are not within the neighborhood itself, many parks in surrounding areas are easily reachable for recreational outings.

Characteristics

Transportation

No matter the means of transportation, it is fairly straightforward to travel in this area. Thanks to 3 rapid transit stations (Broadway, Walter Rand Transportation Ctr and Entertainment Center Light Rail Station) with access to the Westbound to Philadelphia and Riverline Light Rail, and about 20 nearby bus lines, the public transit network in Bergen Square is fairly good. This part of Camden will also attract people who appreciate living in a compact area because it is moderately pedestrian-friendly; most day-to-day needs are convenient to carry out without a car, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. The bicycle is a reasonably good means of transportation in Bergen Square.

Services

House buyers in Bergen Square will be pleased to learn that a grocery store is always only a very short pedestrian trip away. Moreover, there are a good number of choices for those who care about nearby restaurants and cafes. It is also a rather short pedestrian trip to a reasonable selection of clothing stores. In terms of education, residents will welcome that wherever their house is located in Bergen Square, primary as well as high schools are nearby.

Character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighborhood, Bergen Square is a reasonably good option. Even though this part of Camden is not known for its vibrancy, its main streets are still quite dynamic, and with its a few nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. Bergen Square is quiet overall, as the streets are generally reasonably calm. Many locations in the neighborhood have good access to green spaces, such as Judge Robert Johnson Park and Ulysses Wiggins Waterfront Park, since there are about 30 of them close by for residents to visit.

Car friendly6.4

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.6

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly6.4

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

Restaurants7.6

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries9.0

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk