Seaside Park, New Jersey Tourism & Town Guide

Explore Seaside Park, a family-friendly Jersey Shore destination with ocean beaches, beach badges, bayfront recreation, fishing and crabbing piers, marina access, parks, playgrounds, local history, and a direct connection to Island Beach State Park.

Seaside Park offers a quieter coastal experience than neighboring Seaside Heights while still providing beach access, recreation, boating, fishing, local services, vacation rentals, and convenient access to Ocean County shore attractions.

Tourism FocusOcean beaches
Beach badges and lifeguards
Fishing and crabbing piers
Boating and marina access
Family parks and playgrounds
Gateway to Island Beach State Park

Seaside Park Tourism Snapshot

Beaches & BoardwalkSeaside Park offers ocean beaches, seasonal beach badges, lifeguards, family beach days, and a quieter shore setting near Seaside Heights attractions.
Fishing & CrabbingLocal fishing and crabbing piers at 5th Avenue and 14th Avenue connect residents and visitors to classic Barnegat Bay recreation.
Boating & MarinaThe Seaside Park Marina and bayfront access support boating, waterfront recreation, and access to the Barnegat Bay side of the barrier island.
Family RecreationPlaygrounds, ball fields, parks, beaches, fishing piers, bay access, and a quieter residential shore feel make Seaside Park especially family-oriented.

Explore Seaside Park

Visiting Seaside ParkPlan beach days, fishing, crabbing, boating, bayfront walks, nearby dining, local shopping, and trips to Island Beach State Park.
Living in Seaside ParkResidents and seasonal homeowners benefit from borough services, schools, parks, recreation, churches, beaches, and nearby Ocean County resources.
Doing Business in Seaside ParkBusinesses can serve vacationers, residents, beach visitors, seasonal renters, property owners, boaters, anglers, and families.
Community ConnectionsThe guide includes government, education, parks, places of worship, sports, marina information, beach resources, real estate, jobs, classifieds, and lodging.

Seaside Park Local Highlights

Island Beach State Park GatewaySeaside Park is the natural gateway to Island Beach State Park, one of New Jersey's most important preserved barrier-island beach destinations.
Seaside Park MarinaThe borough marina and waterfront access support boating, bay recreation, and local shoreline activity.
Fishing & Crabbing PiersThe 5th Avenue and 14th Avenue fishing and crabbing piers are major recreation assets for residents and visitors.
Parks & Playgrounds13th Avenue and Barnegat Playground and Ball Field, 5th Avenue and Bayview Avenue Playground and Pier, and O Street and Lake Avenue recreation areas support family activity.
Funtown PierFuntown Pier reflects the town's history as part of the classic Seaside shore entertainment corridor.
Historic Shore BoroughThe town's history traces from Berkeley Township and Dover Township roots to its incorporation as an independent borough in 1898.

Seaside Park Page Sections

Use the links below to explore Seaside Park businesses, restaurants, visitor resources, real estate, classifieds, jobs, parks, churches, marina information, beach resources, and recreation.

Business & ShoppingFood & DrinkReal EstateVisiting & LodgingClassifiedsJobs

Town Guide Categories

GovernmentBorough Hall, beach badges, beach patrol, marina, police, public works, recreation, and municipal services. EducationHugh J. Boyd Elementary, Lavallette Elementary, Central Regional Middle School, and Central Regional High School. Arts & EntertainmentArts, entertainment, events, music, and visitor activity categories. Parks13th Avenue playground and ball field, 5th Avenue playground and pier, O Street and Lake Avenue recreation, and bayfront areas. Places of WorshipUnion Church of Seaside Park, St. Catharine's Church, and local faith resources. Clubs & OrganizationsKnights of Columbus and local community organization resources. Sports & LeisureFuntown Pier, boating, marina access, fishing, crabbing piers, baseball, and shoreline recreation. Business & ShoppingLocal businesses, beach services, shops, visitor services, rentals, and professional services. Food & DrinkRestaurants, cafés, pizza, seafood, takeout, ice cream, and casual shore dining. Real EstateVacation homes, rentals, agencies, shore properties, and housing resources. Visiting & LodgingHotels, rentals, beach trips, visitor resources, and nearby attractions. ClassifiedsCommunity listings, rentals, services, announcements, jobs, and local opportunities. JobsSeasonal tourism jobs, food service, hospitality, retail, recreation, and local employment.

Seaside Park Town Directory

Government

Seaside Park Borough Hall
1701 North Ocean Avenue
Seaside Park, NJ 08752
732-793-3700

Departments

Beach Badge Information
732-793-3700

Beach Patrol & Lifeguard Headquarters
Stockton Avenue & Boardwalk
Seaside Park, NJ 08752
Summer: 732-830-2100 / Winter: 732-793-3700

Clerk 732-793-3700 x106

Construction Official
1201 Barnegat Ave
Seaside Park, NJ 08752
732-793-5100

Court Administrator
Municipal Court & Violations Bureau
6th and Central Avenues
Seaside Park, NJ 08752
732-793-5116

Seaside Park Volunteer Fire Department Station 45- 911
1 Municipal Plaza
PO Box 201
Seaside Park, NJ 08752
(Non-Emergency)

Tri-Boro First Aid Squad, Inc. - 911
J Street
Seaside Park, NJ 08752
(Non-Emergency)

Health Department - Handled through Ocean County

Library - Ocean County Library

Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Police - 911
1 Municipal Plaza
Seaside Park, NJ 08752
(Non-emergency) 732-793-7737

Public Works
1201 Barnegat Ave
Seaside Park, NJ 08752
732-793-5100

Recreation
37 J Street
732-793-3700

Senior Citizens

Tax Collector's Office 732-793-3700 x103

Tax Assessor

Town Administrator 732-793-3700 x113

Education

Board of Education

PTA

Hugh J. Boyd Elementary School in Seaside Heights - Pre-K - 6
1200 Bay Boulevard
Seaside Heights, New Jersey 08751
732-793-8485

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

Central Regional Middle / High School - Grades 7 - 12
509 Forest Hills Parkway
Bayville, NJ 08721
732-269-1100

Private schools

Arts & Entertainment

Dance

Cooking

Music

Theaters

Clubs and Organizations

Historic Places

Historical Society

Parks

Places of Worship

Sports & Leisure

Amusement

Baseball

13th and Barnegat Playground and Ball Field



Boating

Marina Office Location:
Borough Hall
1701 North Ocean Ave
Seaside Park, NJ 08752
848-992-6085

Marina Location:
Corner of J Street and Central Ave

Bowling

Diving Instruction

Fishing

Gymnastics

Hockey

Soccer

Nearby Shore Destinations

Island Beach State Park Seaside Heights Ortley Beach Lavallette Toms River Mantoloking Bay Head Point Pleasant Beach

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