Beach Rules and Regulations

It is unlawful to throw or drop waste paper, garbage and other refuse on the beach as well as litter, destroy or disfigure the beach or public or private property.

It is unlawful to use loud, profane or indecent language, play ball or engage in any activities, which will endanger another person or interfere with the enjoyment of the quiet use of the beach or public boardwalk.

It is unlawful to conduct or engage in any beach party, picnic or similar outing, cook, or take any alcoholic beverage upon said places of resort, other than non-alcoholic beverages in cans or plastic containers.

Surfboarding will be allowed only in prescribed surfboard areas indicated by green flags. Shock cords must be attached and used at all times.

Bathing is permitted in protected areas only. Lifeguards are equipped with radios for emergency purposes. A white flag indicates safe bathing conditions. A read flag indicates no swimming. A yellow flag indicates restricted swimming. Wait until conditions are right before bathing. Lifeguards enforce safety rules, please cooperate.

Vehicles are not allowed on the beach from May 1 to September 15, nor on any weekend in September. At all other times vehicles must be operating in accordance with Chapter 7-11 of the Borough Code. Operators must be licensed and vehicles must be registered. $35.00 permit is required.

Please keep off all sand dunes. Sand dunes are protected by Chapter 8 of the Borough Code.

All smoking patrons must use disposable ashtrays available at the Beach Badge Office and from the lifeguards.

 

Smoking is prohibited on the bay beaches, Chandler Field and playground area, the Gazebo ground and Jacobson Park.

 

Animals

Must be on a leash and are not allowed on the beach or other places of resort at any time. Animals on a leash can only be taken on the boardwalk at times other than regular bathing season. Feces must be removed immediately, Do not dispose of feces in storm drains. All storm drain flow into the Barnegat Bay. Cats and dogs must be licensed each year.

 

Beach Wheelchair's

Available on a first come first serve basis through the Lifeguard Headquarters.

 

 

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