Lavallette, New Jersey Town Guide

Explore Lavallette, a classic Ocean County shore borough on the Barnegat Peninsula near Ortley Beach, Ocean Beach, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, Toms River, Point Pleasant Beach, Mantoloking, and Bay Head. Lavallette offers ocean beaches, bayfront recreation, beach badges, playgrounds, local shops, restaurants, houses of worship, parks, water activities, and seasonal visitor resources.

Lavallette was named for Elie A. F. La Vallette, one of the first rear admirals appointed in the United States Navy when President Abraham Lincoln created the rank in July 1862, and the father of Albert T. Lavallette, co-founder of the borough.

Community Focus Ocean beaches
Beach badges
Bayfront playgrounds
Kayaking and water recreation
Shore dining and shops
Nearby Seaside and Ortley Beach

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Lavallette Community Snapshot

Ocean Beach AccessLavallette is a shore destination with beach badge information, oceanfront access, nearby island communities, and seasonal beach activity.

Bayfront RecreationPlaygrounds, basketball, bocce, shuffleboard, tennis, oversized checkers, seasonal ice rink activity, and bayfront parks support family recreation.

Small-Town Shore ServicesBorough Hall, beach badges, police, public works, library resources, first aid, fire services, and senior services help support residents and visitors.

Nearby Shore TownsLavallette connects naturally with Ortley Beach, Ocean Beach, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, Toms River, Point Pleasant Beach, Mantoloking, and Bay Head.

Explore Lavallette

Beach DaysPlan around beach badges, ocean access, local shops, food stops, parking, weather, and seasonal crowds along the Barnegat Peninsula.

Family RecreationBayfront playgrounds, sports courts, baseball, soccer, kayaking, and community recreation make Lavallette a family-friendly shore town.

Dining & Local ServicesRestaurants, takeout, cafés, shops, rentals, convenience services, and nearby Seaside and Ortley Beach options support visitors and seasonal residents.

Shore HistoryLavallette's borough history, Heritage Committee, churches, schools, and local organizations help give the beach town its year-round community character.

Lavallette Page Sections

Use the links below to explore Lavallette businesses, restaurants, beach resources, visitor information, real estate, classifieds, jobs, parks, schools, houses of worship, and community organizations.

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Town Guide Categories

Beaches & BadgesBeach badges, borough services, beach office information, and visitor basics. Parks & Bayfront RecreationPlaygrounds, basketball, bocce, tennis, shuffleboard, bayfront recreation, and seasonal activities. Boating, Kayaking & Water ActivitiesKayak rentals, fishing, boating access, bayfront fun, and shore recreation. Food & DrinkRestaurants, cafés, pizza, takeout, ice cream, seafood, and casual shore dining. Business & ShoppingLocal shops, services, beach businesses, visitor services, and seasonal retail. Visiting & LodgingHotels, rentals, nearby lodging, visitor resources, and things to do. Real EstateBeach homes, rentals, agencies, vacation properties, and shore real estate resources. ClassifiedsCommunity listings, local services, rentals, notices, events, and seasonal opportunities. JobsSeasonal jobs, hospitality, food service, recreation, retail, and local employment. GovernmentBorough Hall, beach badge office, police, public works, library, and municipal services. EducationLavallette Elementary School, Board of Education, and school resources. Historic PlacesLavallette Heritage Committee and local shore history.

Lavallette Town Directory

Government

Lavallette Borough Hall
1306 Grand Central Avenue
Lavallette, NJ 08735
732-793-7477

Departments

Beach Badges

Beach Badge Office is located between Borough Hall & Police Headquarters
between Brooklyn & Washington Avenues

732-793-2111

Construction Official 732-793-5105

Court Administrator 732-830-1911

Fire - 911
(Non-Emergency) 732-793-6900

First Aid - 911
(Non-Emergency) 732-793-4813

Health Department

Library
Ocean County Library - Upper Shores Lavalette Branch
112 Jersey City Ave, Corner of Route 35 south.
Lavallette, NJ 08735
732-793-3996

Office of Emergency Management (OEM) 732-793-4800

Police - 911
(Non-emergency) 732-793-4800

Public Works 732-793-7766

Recreation

Senior Citizens

Tax Collector's Office 732-793-7477 Option 2

Tax Assessor

Education

Board of Education
105 Brooklyn Avenue
Lavallette, NJ 08735
732-793-7722

PTA

Lavallette Elementary School K-8
105 Brooklyn Avenue
Lavallette, NJ 08735
732-793-7722

High School
Point Pleasant Beach High School
700 Trenton Avenue
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742

Arts & Entertainment

Art

Beach House Studio
1605 Grand Central Avenue
Lavallette, NJ 08735
908-451-9832

Dance

Cooking

Music

Theaters

Clubs and Organizations

Friends of Lavallette Beautification
Po Box 493
Lavallette, NJ 08735

The Friends of Lavallette Beautification Committee was established for the propose of raising funds to purchase commemorative benches, garbage containers, trees and flowers for the Borough of Lavallette in order to update the streetscape equipment and to maintain the natural beauty of the area.
The Friends of the Upper Shores Library
Po Box 104
Lavallette, NJ 08735

The Friends of the Library are citizens who choose to help their local library. In this role, they perform several important functions: Friends serve as a "connecting link" between the library and the community, interpreting one to the other.

Friends help supplement the library budget by providing funds for special programs, equipment, or materials. Friends are a source of volunteers whose services extend the role of the library staff to patrons.
Lavallette Business Association
Po Box 335
Lavallette, NJ 08735

The Lavallette Business Association was formed as a way for local businesses to come together to discuss common interests, share ideas, assist fellow business owners, stay aware of local concerns, and benefit our wonderful shore community.

Historic Places

Historical Society

Lavallette Heritage Committee
18 Kerr Avenue
Lavallette, NJ 08735

Parks

Playgrounds

Washington Avenue & Bay Front
Brooklyn Avenue & Bay Front
Reese Avenue & Bay Front
White Avenue & Bay Front
Elizabeth Avenue & Baltimore Avenue

Baseball Field & Soccer Field

Jersey City Avenue & Baltimore Avenue

Basketball Courts

Magee Avenue & Bay Front

Bocce Ball

Magee Avenue & Bay Front

Giant Checkers (Oversized checkerboard on the ground)

Magee Avenue & Bay Front

Ice Rink (Seasonal)

Magee Avenue & Bay Front

Shuffle Board

Magee Avenue & Bay Front

Tennis Courts

Magee Avenue & Bay Front

Places of Worship

Faith Evangelical Lutheran
1801 Grand Central Avenue
(New York and Grand Central Avenues)
Lavallette, NJ 08735
732-793-8138
St. Pio of Pietrelcina
103 Washington Avenue
Lavallette, NJ 08735
732-793-7291
Union Church
Non-Denominational
25 Philadelphia Avenue
Lavallette, NJ 08735
732-793-6028

Sports & Leisure

Amusement

Baseball

Island Jr. Baseball League, Inc.
Po Box 31
Lavallette NJ 08735

Senior League Registration Open
13,14 & 15 Year Olds

Wooden Bat League Open Registration
16, 17, & 18 Year Olds

Anyone looking to Volunteer please call.

Rocco Tizzarelli
732-288-1975

Joe Pelliccio
732-995-6442

Bicycle Rentals

Beach Authority
506 Grand Avenue
Lavallette, NJ 08735
732-250-2927

Beach Authority
3245 NJ-35
Lavallette, NJ 08735
732-250-6252

Ready to Roll Bike Rentals
3168 NJ-35
Lavallette, NJ 08735
732-832-1799

Boating

Ocean Beach Marine Centers
3245 NJ-35
Lavallette, NJ 08735
732-793-7460

Bowling

Diving Instruction

Fitness

Lava Fitness
3626 NJ-35
Lavallette, NJ 08735
732-608-4885

Lavallette Personal Fitness
501 Grandd Avenue
Lavallette, NJ 08735
732-250-2185

Gymnastics

Hockey

Kayak Rentals

Soccer

Nearby Shore Towns

Ortley Beach Seaside Heights Seaside Park Ocean Beach Toms River Point Pleasant Beach Mantoloking Bay Head

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