Visiting Island Beach State Park

best things to do in Toms River

Exciting Things to Do in Toms River

memroialdayparade

Ocean County Memorial Day Parade Scheduled for Monday, May 27th

Visiting Island Beach State Park

Island Beach State Park

Lifeguards will be on duty at Swimming Area 1 weekends beginning Memorial Day weekend from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m..
OPEN: May 25, 26 and 27
Open June 1, 2, 8, 9
Open 7 days a week as of June 15
Lifeguards will be on duty daily beginning Saturday June 15, 2024. Also on this date, Swimming Area 2 opens.

Memorial Day Weekend Lifeguard Schedule at IBSP

LOCATION:
2401 Central Ave
Seaside Park, NJ 08752

WEBSITE
FACEBOOK

Check Out Weather Conditions at Swim Area 1

Current Conditions

BOATING/CANOEING & KAYAKING
During summer months, guided kayak tours take participants through the Sedge Islands where they can observe a wide variety of wildlife, including nesting ospreys, falcons and wading birds. Canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards (SUP) can be launched at bay side Area 15 and Area 21 only. There is no oceanside canoeing, kayaking or paddleboarding.

Biking
There is an eight-mile main road at Island Beach State Park with limited shoulder area for biking.
Hiking
Island Beach State Park has a total of 8 trails, each under one mile. Trails lead to different parts of the islands beach or bay. Visitors may also choose to explore the ten miles of pure white sand beaches.
Horseback Riding
Horseback riding is permitted at Island Beach State Park from October 1 through April 30.
There are six miles of ocean beach in the southern and central portions of the park available for equestrian use and a parking area is designated for horse trailers during this time period. Prior reservations are required. No commercial use.
TRAIL MAP

SWIMMING, SURFING & WINDSURFING
Beach
Approximately one mile of beach designated for ocean swimming is located in the central portion of the park. During the period from mid-June through Labor Day, the swimming beach is staffed with lifeguards who are trained in ocean lifesaving and first aid techniques. Nearby are parking areas and bathhouse pavilions with changing areas, first aid stations and concessions.
Swimming
Approximately one mile of ocean beach is designated for swimming and is located in the recreation area, known as Swimming Area 1 and 2. Swimming is only permitted during the summer months when lifeguards are on duty. The swimming beach is staffed with lifeguards who are trained in ocean lifesaving and first aid techniques. Nearby are parking areas and bathhouse pavilions with changing areas, first aid stations and concessions. Swimming is only allowed in designated areas when lifeguards are on duty.

During electrical storms the beach will be cleared and reopened when conditions allow.

Single, open pop-up type canopies are allowed in the designated area at the back of the beach.

Multiple canopies are not allowed. Tethers for the canopy are not allowed.

The use of floatation devices, such as arm swimmies and life jackets, are not approved for use in the Ocean Swimming Areas.

Boogie boards with a leash and without skegs are allowed in designated areas only.

Depending on circumstances, activities may be restricted at any time.

NJ State Parks are smoke free. You may smoke in your personal vehicle only.
Surfing
Island Beach State Park offers opportunities for surfing during the summer months. Surfing is allowed south of the swimming beaches.
Windsurfing
Visitors may windsurf in the marked areas of the ocean beach at the extreme southern end of the designated swimming area.

admin20

Comments are closed.