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Ortley Beach, NJ
ORTLEY BEACH - Is located in Ocean County, Toms River and is also known as Dover Beaches South.
It is not that large, in fact, its less than a square mile in area but that does not stop the tourists from visiting during the summer months. Ortley Beach is located between the Borough of Lavallette and the Borough of Seaside Heights. Ortley Beach will have lifeguards on duty on weekends starting Memorial Day weekend. Lifeguards are on duty every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from June 15 through Labor Day. When there are no lifeguards on duty, visitors are encouraged to swim at their own risk. Ortley Beach has showers and restrooms, but no changing areas. Beach badges are purchased by visitors and must always be worn on the front of swimsuits. The Ortley Beach Lifeguard Headquarters, located on the boardwalk, sells badges. Get the current beach status, water quality sample results, reports of beach advisories and beach closings, information on other events that affect beaches and daily updates from our coastal surveillance flights.LIFEGUARDS Memorial Day weekend the lifeguards begin their season. They are on duty only on the weekends for the first few weeks of the season, then operate daily from June 15th through Labor Day.
The lifeguards are stationed on the beach from 10am to 6 pm You should pay attention to any warnings or directions the lifeguards provide. If you go swimming when the lifeguards are not on the beach - off season or during off hours in the summer - you need to be careful. You should know about riptides and what to do if you find yourself caught in one.BEACH BADGES
Children 12 or under and local (Toms River or Ortley Beach) seniors 62 and over do not need a beach badge. For anyone else that wants to get onto a lifeguard protected beach - “Beach Badges must be worn at all times, visible on the front of the bathing suit.” Badges are required from June 15th until Labor day during the time the lifeguards are on duty (9 A.M. until 5 P.M.). The beach is open access at any other time. You can buy a daily badge from the badge checkers that are stationed on the boardwalk at each of the the beach access points. The Toms River Recreation Administration Building located at 1810 Warren Point Rd. It is open from Mon – Fri, 9:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You can also call them at (732) 341-1000 Ext. 8410 with any questions about badges. The Toms River Senior Center at 652 Garfield Ave. The Ortley Beach Lifeguard Headquarters (on the boardwalk at 4th Ave.). Their hours are Monday through Sunday, from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. on the days lifeguards are on duty, weather permitting. You may also find the lifeguard headquarters open earlier in the season on some days.
The Toms River's Shelter Cove
Situated directly across the Toms River from West Point Island and Lavalette, Shelter Cove Park is situated on the eastern bank of the river. There's a nice sandy beach at the park's eastern edge. Nearby are some of Toms River's nicest communities, which have a large number of waterfront residences with exclusive boat slips. The park's eastern parking lot, which is closest to the shore, is located at 1 Bay Avenue. Along with a playground, there are a few sand volleyball courts and bleachers available for spectators at the beach. Dogs are not permitted on the beach, and there are no lifeguards on duty. Families and couples who choose to spend the day at Shelter Cove Park will find many more services at the western parking lot, which is located further from the beach. The expansive, grassy fields can accommodate soccer goals and a few tiny baseball diamonds. It features multiple public tennis courts that are first-come, first-served, and a sizable children's playground.Local Ortley Beach Amusements and Entertainment
For all ages
Barnacle Bill's Arcade and Miniature Golf
1968 Route 35N, Ortley Beach, NJ
- Arcade with a variety of games and a miniature golf course. The galley also offers food and ice cream.
Bayside ParkBay Boulevard, between 3rd and Schuster Ave.
-Tennis courts, basketball court, handball courts, and a children's playground. There is also a restroom at this facility. Cranberry Inlet Marina
Bay Boulevard and Route 35 South
732-793-4434
Jet ski, waverunner, and boat rental.
Pedals N Paddles
Route 35 South, at the bay.
732-830-5757 Kayaks, sailboats, peddle boats, and more.
