Green Creek, New Jersey carries a history shaped not only by agriculture and wetlands but by military use during World War II. From 1943 to 1946, a large portion of the area, then known as Bombing Target No. 1, was used by the U.S. Navy to train pilots stationed at Naval Air Station Wildwood. The marshland served as a practice bombing and air-to-ground rocket range, including training flights conducted in F4U Corsair fighter bombers beginning in 1945. Practice bombs and rockets with spotting charges were deployed rather than live munitions, though remnants of that activity prompted a Military Munitions Response Program site inspection in 2007 recommending further investigation.

Today, the population is estimated at roughly 1,100, and much of the former training ground exists as publicly and privately owned land incorporated into the Cape May National Wildlife Refuge, where recreational use coexists with a documented military past. The refuge reaches into the surrounding area with preserved marsh, forest, and wetland habitat that supports migratory birds, diamondback terrapins, and native grasses adapted to tidal flooding. Observation areas are used by experienced birders tracking seasonal movement rather than casual visitors. Cape May Park South, also known as the Fishing Creek Wildlife Preserve, is the largest park in Cape May County, covering more than 1,700 acres. Most of the property consists of wetlands within the Delaware Bay Estuary that support diverse plant and animal life. A smaller developed area includes athletic courts, picnic facilities, a playground, and bayfront access.  

Experiences nearby tend to center on working properties rather than staged entertainment. Jersey Shore Alpacas operates as a functioning farm where visitors walk alpacas through pasture, observe herd behavior, and learn how fiber is harvested and processed for textile use. Interaction is guided by agricultural practice rather than performance. Nauti Spirits Distillery offers a different draw through its grain-to-glass operation, producing rum, vodka, and whiskey using locally grown corn and water drawn from the regional aquifer. Tours focus on fermentation, distillation, and aging rather than branding narratives.

Commerce in the area supports land management and long-term property needs instead of impulse retail. Cape 47 Lumber Fence & Stone supplies fencing materials, stone products, and site components used for farms, equestrian facilities, and large residential parcels across Cape May County. Much of its business involves custom solutions for boundary control, drainage, and durability in sandy soil conditions. Ellie & Wild Bill’s Farm Market and Garden Center operates as a produce market and garden supply center, offering seasonal plants, soil amendments, and locally sourced goods tied to home growing and small-scale cultivation rather than decorative landscaping trends.

Dining options reflect consistent local demand rather than seasonal turnover. Two Black Dogs Cafe and Take Out focuses on breakfast plates, sandwiches, and baked goods prepared daily, serving customers tied to morning routines and repeat visits. Castaway Cafe offers a separate menu identity centered on seafood, burgers, and casual American fare, drawing patrons during lunch and dinner hours without rotating concepts or novelty-driven menus. Both establishments operate year-round and maintain stable service patterns.

Coastal wetlands, wooded edges, and sandy soil create persistent pest issues for properties throughout Green Creek. Bug Off Exterminators provides pest control services focused on inspection, targeted treatment, and long-term prevention for residential and commercial properties facing these conditions. Contact us to protect your property with solutions designed for the realities of coastal South Jersey.