Toms River, Ortley Beach Badges to Go On Sale April 1

A beach entrance in Ortley Beach following the completion of replenishment work, Dec. 1, 2018. (Photo: Daniel Nee)

Beach badges for the 2019 summer season will go on sale April 1 in Toms River, officials said this week.

Prices for beach badges will remain the same as last year, with an early season discount. From April 1 through May 27, a seasonal beach badge will cost $35 to access the beaches along the oceanfront in Ortley Beach and the bay at Shelter Cove. After May 27, the price for a season badge will rise to $50. Children under the age of 12 do not need a badge.

Senior citizens may obtain a beach ID for a one-time fee of $15 and are good for one’s lifetime (a senior must show proof of age).

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Other prices for this summer season include:

• Weekly Badges (For a week running Saturday to Friday): $25
• Daily badges(Monday-Friday): $7
• Weekend/Holiday Daily Badges: $8
• Resident Seasonal Pool Badge(Adult): $150
• Resident Seasonal Pool Badge(Senior/Children 4-12): $75
• Nonresident Seasonal Pool Badge(Adult): $300
• Nonresident Seasonal Pool Badge(Senior/Children 4-12): $150

Swimming lessonsare $50.

Badges can be purchased at the Recreation Administration Office, 1810 Warren Point Road, or the Toms River Senior Center located at 652 Garfield Avenue, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.