Toms River Beaches & Badges

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Where to buy Beach Badges, Passes & Senior ID Cards

Pre‑Season Sales

April 1 – May 22, 2026

Youth Services (Temporary Location) 1505 North Bay Avenue, Toms River (Behind the Police Department, next to Field of Dreams) Recreation Office temporarily relocated due to water‑damage closure. 

  • Season badges & Senior ID Cards available

  • Credit card, check, and cash accepted

Senior Citizen Center 652 Garfield Avenue, Toms River

  • Season badges available

  • Check and cash accepted

Tax Office – Toms River Town Hall 33 Washington Street, Toms River

  • Season badges available

  • Check and cash accepted

 

Early Season Sales – Weekends

May 23 – June 14

Ortley Guard House – Oceanfront & 4th Avenue

  • Credit card, check, and cash accepted

Ortley Guard House – Oceanfront & Fielder Avenue

  • Credit card, check, and cash accepted

Shelter Cove Guard House – Bay Avenue

  • Check and cash accepted

 

Early Season Sales – Weekdays

May 26 – June 19

Youth Services (Temporary Location) 1505 North Bay Avenue, Toms River

  • Season badges & Senior ID Cards available

Senior Citizen Center 652 Garfield Avenue, Toms River

 

In‑Season Sales

June 21 – September 1 — Daily

Ortley Guard House – Oceanfront & 4th Avenue Ortley Guard House – Oceanfront & Fielder Avenue Shelter Cove Guard House – Bay Avenue

Credit card, check, and cash accepted. A convenience fee applies to credit card purchases (charged by the processor, not the Township).

 

Refund & Replacement Policy

No Refunds for Weather Closures

Beaches are outdoor, weather‑dependent facilities. If the beach closes due to weather, no refunds are issued.

  • Ortley Beach uses a lightning‑detection system and multiple weather forecasts.

  • Safety is the priority; staff may close the beach at any time if conditions warrant.

  • Depending on the severity and time of day, the beach may remain closed or attempt to reopen.

  • During weather shutdowns, all patrons must leave the water and the beach.

Lost or Damaged Badges

  • No refunds or free replacements for lost or damaged badges or passes.

  • Senior Access ID Cards may be replaced for $10 per card.