Beachfront Area shall mean all public areas including but not limited to boardwalk/promenade areas, access ramps, grass areas, sidewalk areas, paver areas, areas leased to third parties and other areas subject to the control or jurisdiction of the Borough of Bradley Beach east of the easterly curb line along Ocean Avenue in Bradley Beach.
The Following are Prohibited on the Beachfront Area and Boardwalk/Promenade:
- Conduct which Endangers the Safety and Comfort of Others
- Smoking – Electronic Cigarettes
- Littering or Glass Containers
- Tent(s) (exception baby tents 48″ high by 49″ wide by 36″ deep)- Canopies – Tables – Combustibles
- Persons Swimming at Night – Remaining on the Beach after Midnight except for Surf Fishing at Third Avenue Beach
- Dogs other Animals (permitted on the eastside sidewalk of Ocean Avenue). Dogs are not permitted on the beach from May 16th through September 30th. REMINDER: It is the owners responsibility to clean up after their dog on the beach and public streets.
- Bicycles between 10 am and Midnight
- Skates – Skateboards – Scooter – Motorcycles
- Persons suspected of being under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
- TRESPASSING ON DUNES $500. MAX FINE
Parking Pay Stations are located on the east side of Ocean Avenue and the East End of Bradley Blvd., in effect from the weekend before Memorial Day through the Sunday after Labor Day. Payment is required from 8 am to 7 pm at $1.50 per hour. Cash, Credit and Debit Cards accepted as payment. Please be aware of the numbered markings at each parking space. Parking is free on the west side of Ocean Avenue.
2025 SEASON BADGES
Beach Badges purchased in person are CASH OR CHECK ONLY.
Online Purchases:
https://register.capturepoint.com/regEnter Bradley Beach as your Community or Organization, then follow prompts.
Pick up for online purchases will begin 12/09/2024
*NO REFUNDS AT ANY TIME*
***Beach Badges can be purchased/picked up at the Brinley, Cliff or Third Avenue Booths starting TBA . Weather Permitting***
ADULT- $90 SENIOR – $35 JUNIOR – $35
2025 DAILY BADGES: TBD
Daily Beach Badge Purchase Instructions
2025 WEEKLY BADGES: TBD
Adult Season badges will be sold at a holiday fee of $70.00 if purchased between December 2, 2024 through December 30, 2024 before 4:00 p.m.
Adult Preseason Badge fee of $80.00 if purchased between January 2, 2025 and January 31, 2025 before 4:00 pm.
All other categories of Season Badges will be sold at the regular price.
In person purchases CASH OR CHECK ONLY.
*NO REFUNDS AT ANY TIME*
FREE BEACH ADMISSION for Active Military includes Spouse & Dependent (Military ID Cards Required)
FREE BEACH ADMISSION for Veterans with proper ID
Badges are required starting Memorial Day Weekend and all weekends until the beaches open daily, on June 17th 2024.
The beach is accessible to those in need of a wheelchair at Cliff, Brinley ,Third and Evergreen Avenue(s). Beach chairs are available for people with disabilities.
Public Restrooms are located at Cliff, LaReine, Third and Evergreen Avenues. Showers are located at each beach entrance. Changing Rooms are located and Cliff and Third Avenues.
Fishing is permitted on beach jetties at Lake Terrace, Park Place, Brinley and Second Avenues at the discretion of lifeguards.
The beachfront has food concessions at Brinley, Newark and Second Avenues in season.
The Beaches Open on Memorial Day Weekend.
Lifeguards are on duty: Weekdays 9am-5pm and Weekends and Holidays 9am-6pm
Email Lifeguard Chief: lifeguards@bradleybeachnj.gov
Beach Badges are required when the beaches are Open. Lifeguards are on duty starting Memorial Day Weekend.
Badges are required until Labor Day Weekend.
It is Extremely Dangerous and may be Life Threatening to Swim in Unprotected Waters.
All Parking on the East Side of Ocean Avenue and the East End of Bradley Blvd is Paid Parking. The parking spaces are numbered and payment is accepted at the Pay Station Kiosks located on Ocean Avenue and Sylvan Lake.
Beach Lockers
Registration for 2024 Bradley Beach Locker Rentals is now open to 2023 Locker Renters.
Please note that a specific Locker Number cannot be requested during the registration process – all Lockers will be randomly assigned.
All 2023 Locker Renters will have until April 1st to renew their rental for the 2024 Season.
After that date, 2024 locker rental registrations will be open to the waiting list.
If you need help with setting up your account, we have included instructions.
How to Register for a Program or Beach Locker from Public Site
Parking
Ocean Ave Parking
Angled parking Ocean Ave is HEAD IN only. Vehicles found backed into the angled spaces on Ocean Ave are in violation of Bradley Beach Local Ordinance 9-7 (pursuant to NJSA 39:4-145).
NOTE: The 5 numbered spaces on Ocean Ave that border Avon by the Sea are PAID SPACES. Be sure to use the nearest pay station on Ocean Ave or the one on Evergreen Ave by Sylvan Lake. Or use https://www.mpay2park.com/. Failure to do so could result in a violation being issued.
Do I have to pay to park on Ocean Ave?
Yes, you are required to pay for parking on the entire east side of Ocean Avenue and the easterly end of Bradley Blvd. Please refer to numbered marking to enter into Pay stations for payment. There are ten pay stations located on Ocean Avenue and one pay station at Sylvan Lake.
Hours: 8am to 7pm from the Saturday of the weekend before Memorial Day Weekend to the Sunday after Labor Day Weekend.
The cost is $1.50 per hour.
Payments:
- US coin or currency
- Credit Card
- MP2Park Cell Parking
For any questions on parking please contact:
Bradley Beach Police Department (24Hrs) at 732-775-6900
Bradley Beach Borough Hall (Monday thru Friday 9am to 4pm) at 732-776-2999 ext.1010
JACK WRIGHT OCEAN MILE SWIM
CANCELLED
IMPROVED BEACH ACCESSIBILITY
Frequently Asked Questions
Between the Newark Avenue jetty and the Ocean Avenue outflow pipe, off the jetty if properly attired, along the jetties at the judgement of the Lifeguard Beach Captain.
Due to overwhelming demand for Beach Lockers, the wait list is now CLOSED.
NO NEW applicants will be added until further notice and no exceptions can/will be made.
Wait List applications WILL NOT be accepted for the 2023 season, please check back next year. Thank you.
Yes, badges are required on weekends starting on Memorial Day weekend and daily starting in June on official opening of the beach through Labor Day.
Season Beach Badges will be on sale daily weather permitting at both Third Avenue and Cliff Avenue Booths. Daily badges are available at all Booth locations.
Active Military (includes spouse & dependents) as well as veterans with any Military or County Veteran ID’s issued are free.
Prices:
Adults – $80.00
Senior – $35.00 ages 65 and older
Junior – $35.00 ages 13, 14 and 15
Daily – Daily rate for 2023 to be determined at a later date
Ages 12 and under free
Yes, you are required to pay for parking on the entire east side of Ocean Avenue and the easterly end of Bradley Blvd. Please refer to numbered marking to enter into Pay stations for payment. There are ten pay stations located on Ocean Avenue and one pay station at Sylvan Lake.
The cost is $1.50 per hour.
Hours 8am to 7pm from the Saturday of the weekend before Memorial Day Weekend to the Sunday after Labor Day Weekend.
Payments:
- US coin or currency
- Credit Card
- MP2Park Cell Parking
No person shall, unless in an official capacity of the Borough possess, transport or store gasoline or other combustible materials on the beaches, boardwalk, promenade or the grass area east of the easterly curbline along Ocean Avenue.
No dogs or animals are permitted to be on the boardwalk, promenade, walkways of any public land located east of the easterly most curb on Ocean Avenue.
The prohibitions shall not apply to Seeing Eye dogs, guide dogs or other guide animals.
Dogs are allowed on the beach ONLY from October 1 through May 15. During this time, the dogs or other domestic animals may be unleashed at the beach but must be accompanied by the owner or the owner’s representative. Any such animals must be taken directly onto the public beach area. During this time, solely for the purpose of gaining access to the public beach area, it shall be lawful for said animals to cross over the boardwalk, promenade, walkway and public area.
No person or persons shall ride bicycles, skates, roller blades, skateboards, scooters, motorcycles, mopeds or any other motor vehicles of any type on the promenade, or any of the public land located east of Ocean Avenue unless in official capacity of the municipality. However, bicycles may be ridden on the promenade or public land between the hours of 12 midnight and 9 am from May 15 through September 15. During September 16 through May 14, only bicycles may be ridden on the promenade at any time.
Please remember, electric bicycles or other motorized modes of transportation are NEVER allowed on the promenade, even over night or during the winter months. Electric bicycles are also NEVER allowed on the Sylvan Lake footbridge.
These regulations do not apply to any carts used to assist the handicapped.
NO person shall bring or consume any beer, wine or other intoxicating liquors on the beachfront, in the waters or on the boardwalk or promenade except by permission of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Bradley Beach.
All individuals entering the beach for the purpose of surfing must have a proper beach badge and must display same on their person.
Staff Contacts
| Name | Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| JJ Pawlak | Director BBJG Program | (732) 859-9635 jrlifeguards@bradleybeachnj.gov |
| Shawn Heeter | Beach Manager | beachmanager@bradleybeachnj.gov |
| Questions | (732) 776-2999 Ext. 1010 or 1041 |