A compact Bayshore borough on Raritan Bay between Keyport and Keansburg, Union Beach combines a long residential history with waterfront recreation, Route 36 and Union Avenue businesses, neighborhood dining and expansive views across the bay toward New York Harbor.
Borough Government650 Poole Avenue Union Beach, NJ 07735 732-264-2277
Waterfront SettingUnion Beach fronts Raritan Bay, with public waterfront space, a fishing pier, beachfront parking and long-distance views across the bay.
Commercial CorridorsRoute 36 and Union Avenue are important borough commercial corridors. Florence Avenue and Front Street also support local businesses and dining.
Municipal BoundaryNJTGO uses physical borough boundaries rather than postal-city wording. Route 36 runs along and through the borough’s southern commercial area.
Union Beach waterfront and dunes, August 2025. Photo by Mr. Matté via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Union Beach Memorial School221 Morningside Avenue Union Beach, NJ 07735 732-264-5400 Local public school serving Pre-K through Grade 8.
High SchoolUnion Beach has a longstanding sending/receiving relationship with Keyport High School. Current Union Beach district transportation materials include Keyport High School routes.
High-school assignment: The sending/receiving arrangement with Keyport has been the subject of litigation. Families should confirm current enrollment and transportation arrangements directly with the Union Beach Public School District.
Churches, cemetery context and funeral services are kept here on the community page rather than in Business & Shopping.
Grace United Methodist ChurchChurch115 St. James Avenue Union Beach, NJ 07735 732-264-0916
Holy Family Roman Catholic ChurchChurch727 Route 36 Union Beach, NJ 07735 732-264-1484
Faith Chapel Christian FellowshipChurch1015 Union Avenue Union Beach, NJ 07735 732-264-5248
Iglesia Nueva Esperanza AICChurch1234 Florence Avenue Union Beach, NJ 07735 732-335-9775
Cemeteries & Funeral Homes
No cemetery or funeral home was verified physically inside Union Beach. Nearby options should not be presented as borough institutions.
Green Grove CemeteryNearby — Keyport, outside Union BeachKeyport, NJ 07735
Bedle Funeral HomeNearby — Keyport, outside Union Beach61 Broad Street Keyport, NJ 07735 732-264-0499
Shore Point Funeral HomeNearby — Hazlet, outside Union Beach3269 Route 35 Hazlet, NJ 07730 732-203-9200
History, Waterfront & Recreation
Borough HistoryUnion Beach was incorporated in 1925 from part of then-Raritan Township, now Hazlet. Early development grew from farming, rail access and bayshore residential subdivisions.
Waterfront & PierThe Raritan Bay shoreline, fishing pier and beachfront are defining public spaces with broad views across the water.
Conaskonk PointA waterfront area at the borough’s eastern side, tied closely to the natural and maritime character of the Bayshore.
Scholer ParkA neighborhood recreation area along Union Avenue serving local outdoor activities.
Henry Hudson TrailThe regional trail provides walking and bicycling access through the Bayshore area and connections toward neighboring communities.
Coastal ResiliencePost-Sandy rebuilding, elevation, drainage and flood-resilience planning remain important to Union Beach’s housing and waterfront future.
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