Living in Ashland, Cherry Hill: A Local's Guide to the Neighborhood

Ashland is the part of Cherry Hill most people drive through on the way to the Wegmans or the PATCO lot, and that means its everyday life often goes unnoticed. It sits in the township's southwest corner, straddling the 08003 and 08034 ZIP codes, with about 8,300 residents of its own. The neighborhood grew up around a famous racetrack and one of the Speedline's original stops, and today it delivers the same Cherry Hill schools and Philadelphia commute at a price point that is often friendlier than the east side of town. This guide walks you through what living in Ashland is actually like.

Where Exactly Is Ashland in Cherry Hill?

Ashland is an unincorporated community and a named section of Cherry Hill, located in the township's southwest corner of Camden County. Route 70 cuts across its northern edge and Route 41 (Haddonfield-Berlin Road) runs along its western side, which means the neighborhood sits right on the border with Haddonfield Borough and just across the line from Voorhees. Kresson Road, a main north-south spine in the township, threads through the area, and the whole section covers about three square miles.

The streets themselves are classic Cherry Hill: curved lanes, deep front lawns, and a mix of older homes and newer clusters, with the big-box retail of the Garden State Park redevelopment concentrated near the Route 70 and Haddonfield Road corner. If you are still comparing parts of town, our overview of the best neighborhoods in Cherry Hill shows how Ashland fits alongside Kingston Estates, Barclay, and Woodcrest.

What Is Ashland Known For?

Two things, really. The first is the Garden State Park, the legendary thoroughbred and harness racing track that anchored the corner of Route 70 and Haddonfield Road for generations. Its rebuilt grandstand opened in April 1985 and the track raced into the early 2000s before the property was redeveloped into the mixed-use Town Place at Garden State Park. Today that site is one of South Jersey's busiest retail and dining centers, with Wegmans, Costco, Home Depot, Best Buy, The Cheesecake Factory, Chick-fil-A, and a growing collection of apartments, townhomes, and condos (including the Plaza Grande complex on Citation Lane). It is the rare case where a neighborhood's history and its everyday shopping are the same address.

The second is the PATCO Ashland station, which gives the neighborhood its name. The station sits just across the township line on Burnt Mill Road, with a large park-and-ride lot, and the train ride to Center City Philadelphia takes about 25 minutes to 15/16th and Locust Streets. For commuters, Ashland offers something few towns its size can match: two usable PATCO options, the Ashland and Woodcrest stations, depending on which end of the neighborhood you live in.

What Are the Homes Like in Ashland?

Ashland's housing stock is a mix of eras that tells the story of how the township grew. You will find mid-century brick colonials, ranches, and split-levels on mature, tree-lined streets, plus newer townhome and condominium communities clustered around the Garden State Park redevelopment. Lots tend to be roomy, front yards are deep, and the blocks nearest the PATCO station and Kresson Road see steady turnover as commuters discover the commute.

Because Ashland spans two ZIP codes, price points vary noticeably by street. The 08003 side of the neighborhood tracks the township's higher medians, while the 08034 side is one of the more accessible entrances into Cherry Hill; our home price guide breaks down the medians by ZIP, and the full Cherry Hill real estate market page shows how the west side compares with Barclay, Springdale, and the rest of town. If your budget is moderate but you want the Cherry Hill school system and a real Philadelphia commute, Ashland is one of the neighborhoods to check first.

Which Schools Do Ashland Kids Attend?

Ashland is served by the Cherry Hill Public Schools, one of South Jersey's strongest districts. Elementary assignments vary by street, with most Ashland addresses zoned for Horace Mann Elementary, and homes on the eastern edge of the section sometimes feeding to Kingston Elementary; the district's boundary map is the final word for any specific address. From there, Ashland students generally move up to John A. Carusi Middle School on Roosevelt Drive for grades six through eight, then to Cherry Hill High School East for high school.

The Cherry Hill public schools guide covers enrollment, ratings, and the programs parents ask about most, and it links to the district boundary maps so you can confirm the exact path for any house you are considering.

What Parks and Swim Clubs Are Near Ashland?

Summer in Ashland is swim club season. The neighborhood sits between two well-loved Cherry Hill clubs: the Charleston Swim Club on Marlkress Road and the Cherry Valley Swim Club on Church Road, both membership pools that anchor their sections of town for local families. If you live on the Haddonfield side of the neighborhood, you are also minutes from Maria Barnaby Greenwald Park along the Cooper River, with its walking paths and open fields, and Croft Farm is a short drive for river trails, the arts center, and the seasonal festivals that make it a township hub.

For a full rundown of the best places to stretch your legs across the township, our Parks and Recreation guide has the details.

Where Do Ashland Residents Eat and Shop?

The short answer is: without getting in the car for very long. The Garden State Park corner alone anchors Wegmans, Costco, Home Depot, and a dozen chain and local restaurants, and Haddonfield Road is lined with Cherry Hill favorites. For a diner-style breakfast or lunch, Turning Point of Cherry Hill at 606 Haddonfield Road is a neighborhood regular, and Ponzio's Diner on Marlton Pike has been a Route 70 institution for decades. Around the redevelopment, The Capital Grille and Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings cover the night-out end of the spectrum.

For the full picture, the Cherry Hill dining guide and the Local Businesses page point you to the places residents actually count on, from coffee shops to family restaurants to home services.

How Is the Commute From Ashland?

This is where Ashland earns its reputation. The PATCO Ashland station puts you on a train to Center City Philadelphia in about 25 minutes, with frequent weekday service and a large park-and-ride lot that fills up early. Driving is strong too: Route 70 runs along the neighborhood's northern edge, Route 41 connects to the Camden area, and both I-295 and the New Jersey Turnpike are a short drive away, so Center City is typically about 20 minutes outside peak traffic. For a full breakdown of driving, transit, and bus options, the Cherry Hill commute guide goes deeper.

Is Ashland a Good Place to Live?

For most buyers, yes, and it is an especially smart fit for a few specific groups: Philadelphia commuters who want the PATCO Ashland station at the end of their street, first-time buyers who want the Cherry Hill school system at a more moderate price than the marquee east-side neighborhoods, and anyone who wants Wegmans, Costco, and a great dinner within five minutes of home. You trade some of the walk-to-the-farmstead charm of Barclay and the country-club backdrop of Woodcrest for one of the most convenient everyday locations the township offers.

Whether you are buying, selling, or just starting to explore where in Cherry Hill you might want to live, the Living in Cherry Hill guide brings together everything the town has to offer. And if Woodcrest is also on your short list, our local's guide to Woodcrest compares it neighborhood to neighborhood.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Ashland neighborhood in Cherry Hill?

Ashland sits in the southwest corner of Cherry Hill, straddling the 08003 and 08034 ZIP codes. Route 70 runs along its northern edge, Route 41 (Haddonfield-Berlin Road) borders its western side, and the section is adjacent to Haddonfield Borough and Voorhees.

Is Ashland in Cherry Hill or Voorhees?

Ashland itself is entirely within Cherry Hill Township. The PATCO Ashland station sits just across the township line on Burnt Mill Road in Voorhees, which is why the station's driving directions list a Voorhees address even though it serves the Ashland neighborhood of Cherry Hill.

What are the homes like in Ashland, Cherry Hill?

Ashland offers a mix of mid-century brick colonials, ranches, and split-levels on tree-lined streets, plus newer townhome and condo communities around the Garden State Park redevelopment. Because the section spans two ZIP codes, prices vary noticeably by street, with the 08034 side generally the more accessible entry point.

Which schools do kids in Ashland attend?

Ashland is served by the Cherry Hill Public Schools. Elementary assignments vary by street (most addresses are zoned for Horace Mann Elementary, with some feeding to Kingston Elementary), then students attend John A. Carusi Middle School and Cherry Hill High School East. The district boundary map is authoritative for any specific address.

How long is the PATCO ride from Ashland to Philadelphia?

The PATCO Ashland station is about a 25-minute train ride to the 15/16th and Locust Streets station in Center City Philadelphia, with frequent weekday service and a large park-and-ride lot. Driving downtown takes roughly 20 minutes outside peak traffic.

What is at the old Garden State Park racetrack site?

The former Garden State Park racetrack site at Route 70 and Haddonfield Road is now Town Place at Garden State Park, a mixed-use center with Wegmans, Costco, Home Depot, Best Buy, The Cheesecake Factory, Chick-fil-A, and other shops and restaurants, plus apartments, townhomes, and condominiums.