Primarily residential, East Windsor offers well-established neighborhoods along quiet, tree-shaded lanes. With its strategic location and exceptional transportation connections, East Windsor has attracted several major corporations such Lockheed-Martin and McGraw Hill. Route 1, Princeton Junction Train Station, and the New Jersey Turnpike and Jersey Shore points are all easily accessed from East Windsor. Residents also enjoy local bus service to Mercer County Community College and regional shopping malls. Local recreational activities revolved around the community's active full-time recreation program as well as the YMCA, team sports, athletic fields, tennis courts, swim clubs, and a fishing lake. The 160-acre Etra Lake Park provides expanded amenities for exercise and relaxation in a scenic setting.