Seaside Park: Atlantic Access and Barnegat Bay

Seaside Park offers public access to the Atlantic Ocean and Barnegat Bay. Both bodies of water may factor into your choice of destination; specific recreational activities are available at the named locations. In Seaside Park, these include the beach on the bay at the corner of 5th Avenue and Bayview Avenue, crabbing, a marina, ramps, and land-based recreational facilities.

Atlantic, Barnegat Bay, and Shoreline Areas

Public access includes the Atlantic Ocean and Barnegat Bay. A specifically named beach on the bay is located at the corner of 5th Avenue and Bayview Avenue; crabbing is also available at this location. This lets you plan a beach visit and crabbing at the same place. Access and beach facilities may be subject to seasonal changes or maintenance. Check current conditions if your visit depends on them.

Seaside Park has also designated the ocean beach area and the public park on the bay shore as “Conservation Use”; both are considered unique natural resources. This municipal land-use designation adds another aspect of shoreline areas to the specific recreational locations. If designated areas are also of interest to you when choosing a coastal destination, this classification is part of local planning.

Marina and Recreational Spots

The Seaside Park Municipal Marina is located at the corner of J Street and Central Avenue. Its office provides boat slips, transient slips, and boat trailer parking. If you plan to use any of these services during your trip, check availability in advance. The marina is a specific reference point for slips and parking, separate from the individual ramps at other named recreational spots.

If you plan to include a ramp in your water activities, two named locations differ by ramp type: the 14th Avenue Pier has a boat ramp; the Lake Avenue Playground/Beach at the corner of O Street and Lake Avenue has a kayak ramp. The distinction by location and ramp type can help you find the right spot for your plans.

Land-based recreational facilities are also identified by name. The 13th Avenue Recreation Complex includes a playground; the 13th and 14th Ave Recreation Park has tennis courts. This lets you accommodate different interests in your plans without treating the playground and tennis courts as the same thing. Maintenance or seasonal changes may affect the playground. Check its condition before your visit.

Getting Here from the North

From the north, take Exit 82 of the Garden State Parkway, then Route 37 East, and continue on Route 35 South to Seaside Park. This sequence gives you specific guidance on which roads to take from this direction. As road conditions and routes may change, check the current route before setting out. This lets you combine your trip with the shoreline areas and recreational spots that matter to your stay.

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