Toms River Beaches – Toms River Bulletin

The beaches are maintained and guarded during the summer season and requires the purchase of a seasonal badge or a weekly or daily pass. During the preseason, seasonal badges may be purchased at the Recreation Department, Senior Citizens Center, or Tax Office at Town Hall. During the season, these purchases must be made at the Guard Houses located at the beaches – Oceanfront & 3rd or Oceanfront & Fielder in Ortley or at Shelter Cove Beach on Bay Avenue in Toms River. Badges and passes are checked by staff as you enter the beach.

Locations to Purchase Badges/Passes/ID Cards

Pre-Season, April 1st to May 22nd, 2026

Recreation Department, 1810 Warren Point Road, Toms River. Due to water damage closure of the Recreation Office, sales will be at Youth Services, 1505 North Bay Avenue (behind the Police Department, next to Field of Dreams)
- Season badges & Senior ID Cards are available
- Credit card, check and cash are accepted.
Senior Citizen Center, 652 Garfield Avenue, Toms River
- Season badges are available
- Check and cash are accepted
Tax Office, Toms River Town Hall, 33 Washington Street
- Season badges are available
- Check and cash are accepted

Early Season, May 23rd to June 14th, Weekends

Ortley Guard House, Oceanfront & 4th, Ortley Beach
- Credit card, check and cash are accepted
Ortley Guard House, Oceanfront & Fielder, Ortley Beach
- Credit card, check and cash are accepted
Shelter Cove Guard House, Shelter Cove Beach, Bay Avenue, Toms River
- Check and cash are accepted

Early Season, May 26th to June 19th, Weekdays

Recreation Department, 1819 Warren Point Road, Toms River. Due to water damage closure of the Recreation Office, sales will be at Youth Services, 1505 North Bay Avenue (behind the Police Department, next to Field of Dreams)
Senior Citizen’s Center, 652 Garfield Avenue, Toms River

In Season, June 21st to September 1st, Everyday

Ortley Guard House, Oceanfront & 4th, Ortley Beach
Ortley Guard House, Oceanfront & Fielder, Ortley Beach
Shelter Cove Guard House, Shelter Cove Beach, Bay Avenue, Toms River

Purchases may be made via credit card, check or cash. Credit card purchases will incur a convenience fee from the credit card processor – this is not collected by the Township.

No Refunds

Our beaches are outdoor facilities and weather-dependent. If the beach is forced to close due to weather, there are no refunds issued. Ortley Beach has a lightning-detection system and follows multiple weather forecasts as part of the decision making process for weather-related closings. Safety is our primary concern and will err on the side of caution and close if deemed necessary.
Depending upon the severity of the weather and the time of day, the beach may remain closed for the remainder of the day or attempt to reopen. When shutting down for weather, all patrons must leave the water and beach.

Neither refunds nor replacements are provided for lost or damaged badges or passes, it is the responsibility of the purchaser to maintain the badge or pass in good order. Lost or damaged Senior Access ID Cards may be replaced at a cost of $10 per card.