Interlaken, New Jersey

Discover a small, tree-lined Monmouth County borough beside Deal Lake, known for its residential character, historic street plan, stone entrance gates and easy access to the Shore.

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Interlaken at a Glance

Entirely ResidentialInterlaken is a small, nearly fully developed residential borough with no traditional commercial district, public school building or in-borough shopping center.

Deal Lake SettingThe borough sits beside Deal Lake and is defined by quiet residential streets, mature trees, waterfront edges and easy access to nearby Shore communities.

Compact CommunityInterlaken is only a few blocks wide and long, creating a walkable neighborhood scale rather than a conventional downtown.

Close to the ShoreAllenhurst, Asbury Park, Loch Arbour, Deal and Ocean Township put beaches, restaurants, shopping, arts and rail access close by while Interlaken itself remains residential.

Interlaken Borough Hall in Interlaken, New Jersey

Interlaken Borough Hall, December 2024. Photo by Mr. Matté, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

History & Street Character

The community grew from the former Interlaken Farm. Dr. Francis Weld organized the Interlaken Land Company in 1890, naming the development after Interlaken, Switzerland. The borough's street plan still reflects that history: avenues were named after English lakes, while cross streets such as Iona, Staffa, Westra, Scarba, Barra and Rona were named for islands in Scotland's Hebrides.

Early Residential DevelopmentAfter the first development effort moved slowly, the Stormfelz-Lovely-Neville Company continued building in the early 1900s and added the stone entrance gates on Grasmere Avenue.

Artists & WritersInterlaken's quiet setting attracted artists, writers and musicians as the community developed.

Borough GovernmentInterlaken's first mayor and council took office in 1922, establishing the borough government that serves the community today.

Residential IdentityThe borough has remained intentionally residential, without the storefront business district found in most Shore-area municipalities.

Deal Lake, Parks & Outdoor Space

Borough Park & BallfieldLocal recreation facilities around Bridlemere Avenue provide neighborhood open space and organized-use areas.

Deal Lake AccessBorough park improvements have included waterfront steps and kayak access, helping residents connect with Deal Lake.

Walking & FitnessPark improvements have included a perimeter walking path, fitness station, benches and landscaped spaces.

Family RecreationThe community's park improvements include play space, a pavilion and gathering areas suited to a small residential borough.

Schools

Interlaken does not operate a school building inside the borough. The Interlaken Board of Education maintains sending relationships with West Long Branch Public Schools for elementary and middle grades and Shore Regional High School District for high school.

Betty McElmon Elementary SchoolPre-K through Grade 4 — West Long Branch20 Parker Road
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
732-222-5900 ext. 1251

Frank Antonides SchoolGrades 5–8 — West Long Branch135 Locust Avenue
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
732-222-5900 ext. 1151

Shore Regional High SchoolGrades 9–12 — West Long Branch132 Monmouth Park Highway
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
732-222-9300

Interlaken Board of EducationCurrent board information, meetings and school-related resources. West Long Branch Public SchoolsElementary and middle-school information for Interlaken students. Shore Regional High School DistrictHigh-school information, calendars, programs and transportation.

Community & Shared Services

Interlaken's residential character means several public-safety and community services are provided through neighboring municipalities or shared arrangements.

Interlaken Borough Hall & LibraryMunicipal services & local library100 Grasmere Avenue
Interlaken, NJ 07712
732-531-7405

Deal Police DepartmentPolice service for Interlaken190 Norwood Avenue
Deal, NJ 07723
732-531-3688

Allenhurst Fire DepartmentFire & first-aid service318 Hume Street
Allenhurst, NJ 07711
732-531-7239

Faith, funeral & cemetery services: No church, funeral home or cemetery is located within Interlaken's municipal limits. Residents use nearby houses of worship, funeral homes and cemeteries in surrounding communities.

Interlaken Borough Government

Borough of Interlaken 100 Grasmere Avenue
Interlaken, NJ 07712
732-531-7405

Official Borough Website

Planning & ZoningCurrent land-use board information, agendas and applications. Tax AssessorAssessment, reassessment and property-record guidance. Stormwater & Deal LakeLocal stormwater, watershed and environmental resources.

Parking: Interlaken prohibits overnight on-street parking from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., with additional restrictions on part of Bridlemere Avenue. Check current borough rules before leaving a vehicle overnight.

Nearby Communities

Allenhurst Asbury Park Loch Arbour Deal Ocean Township West Long Branch

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