Looking to access the beach, bay or boardwalk in Avalon?
We’ve got you covered – from where you can find parking to numerous accessibility options.
This guide provides detailed information on:
> Parking lots and public parking
Information listed here has been obtained from various sources, including municipality resources and/ or contact. However, all information, including hours, dates or days, features, and services, may vary and are subject to change without notice. Please contact the Avalon Borough directly to inquire. We will update this page as we receive more information.
Public Parking in Avalon
Parking lots closest to Avalon beaches can be found at the following locations:
• between 28th and 30th Streets at the beach
Parking lots closest to Avalon bay areas can be found at the following locations:
• 32nd Street and Dune Drive, behind the Municipal Building
• at the corner of 21st Street and Fifth Avenue
• on 20th Street, off Ocean Drive
All parking in Avalon is free of charge. However, time limits on parking, particularly in Avalon’s business district or other areas, may apply.
Accessible Parking
Accessible parking may be found at the following locations in Avalon:
• 30th Street, next to Avalon Community Hall (four spaces on north and south side of building)
• 32nd Street and the boardwalk (one space)
• parking lot at 29th Street and the boardwalk (four spaces)
• parking lot at 28th Street (four spaces)
Beach Access & Closures
All accesses to beaches in Avalon are in the interest of public safety.
Due to storm events and beach erosion, access at a particular beach path may, at times, be closed until the beach or path is repaired.
Handicap Ramps
Handicap ramps to the Avalon boardwalk are located at the following boardwalk entry points:
• 21st, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 29th, 30th, and 32nd Street
• 8th Street and Avalon Avenue
Handicap ramps from the Avalon boardwalk to the beach are located at 22nd Street beach.
Beach Mats for Accessibility
Beach mats have been placed at the following entry points to the beach for ease of accessibility:
• 8th, 29th, 30th, 40th, 44th, 48th, 57th, 62nd, 67th, 73rd, 74th, 78th, and 80th Streets
Hard-packed Gravel Paths
Hard-packed gravel paths run from street to beach, and are found at the following entry points:
• from 9th to 20th Streets
• from 32nd to 40th Streets
• 48th Street
• 50th Street
• from 57th to 79th Streets
Access to Bayfront Piers
Accessible bayfront piers can be found at:
• 20th Street and Fifth Avenue
• 23rd, 27th, 33rd, and 57th Streets
• 8th Street Pier
Surf Chair Program
The Avalon Civic Club is responsible for developing and maintaining Avalon’s popular surf chair program for all beach goers who are physically challenged – having purchased the first surf chair in 1993 so all beach goers could enjoy the Avalon beach.
Surf chairs are beach chairs specifically designed for individuals with special needs, and are available year-round (free of charge) on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The following regulations apply when using an Avalon Surf Chair:
• Surf chairs are to be used only on the sand at the beach. If used on other surfaces, the wheels will break.
• The weight limit for surf chairs is 250 pounds.
• Surf chairs must not be taken into water that is deeper than six inches as they will become unstable.
• The responsible party must pay all repair costs for damages to the surf chair that occur while in the responsible party’s possession.
• A suitable vehicle must be used to transport the surf chairs as they cannot be folded. The chairs are not to be tied to the roof of a motor vehicle.
• Surf chairs are not to be transported off Seven Mile Island (Avalon/ Stone Harbor).
• Surf chairs should be cleaned after each use.
• Surf chairs must be returned to the storage area from which it came by 5 pm daily.
• An attendant must be present when the surf chair is made available to sign out and again when it is returned to its storage unit.
Surf chairs are available at the Avalon Beach Patrol Storage Units (on 9th, 30th, and 80th Streets) and at the Lifeguard Station (32nd Street and Avalon Avenue) from 10 am – 5 pm.
While there is no charge for the chairs, reservations are highly recommended. Please note that chairs cannot be reserved more than one day at a time.
For any questions regarding surf chairs or to reserve a surf chair this summer season, please call the Avalon Beach Patrol at 609-967-7587.
Surf chairs are also available off-season at Avalon Community Hall (30th Street and Avalon Avenue). To inquire about surf chairs off-season, please call 609-967-3066.
The Avalon Civic Club gratefully accepts donations for the Surf Chair Program. Any donations may be sent to:
Avalon Civic Club
PO Box 155
Avalon, NJ 08202
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