Seaside Park, New Jersey
Seaside Park is a borough of 1,793 people in Ocean County, New Jersey, founded in March 3, 1898.
Why visit Seaside Park
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 69 places to eat, 42 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Casino Pier, Thomas A. Mathis and J. Stanley Tunney Bridges, Seaside Heights Carousel and U.S. Life Saving Station No. 14.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Seaside Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Seaside Park
Seaside Park is a borough in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is part of the New Brunswick–Lakewood, NJ Metropolitan Division, which is part of the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 1,436, a decrease of 143 (−9.1%) from the 2010 census count of 1,579, which in turn had reflected decline of 684 (−30.2%) from the 2,263 counted in the 2000 census. Seaside Park is situated on the Barnegat Peninsula, a long, narrow barrier peninsula that separates Barnegat Bay from the Atlantic Ocean.
From the Wikipedia article Seaside Park, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Casino Pier
Monument and historic site · 1.2 mi
Amusement park in Seaside Heights, New Jersey
Thomas A. Mathis and J. Stanley Tunney Bridges
Bridge · 1.6 mi
Bridge in New Jersey and Seaside Heights, New Jersey
Museums and landmarks5
Seaside Heights Carousel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic carousel in Seaside Heights, New Jersey
1401 Ocean Terrace
U.S. Life Saving Station No. 14
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Building in Island Beach State Park, New Jersey
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes69
Atlantic Bar & Grill
Restaurant · 1.4 mi
10 24th Avenue, Seaside Park
We-Su 17:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 17:00-22:00
Coffee Crepes & More
Cafe · Crepe, Breakfast, Waffle, Ice Cream, Cafe · 0.8 mi
2 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights
Mo-Su 07:00-00:00
Maruca's Tomato Pies
Restaurant · Sandwich · 1.1 mi
601 Seaside Heights Boardwalk, Seaside Heights
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00
Three Brothers from Italy
Restaurant · Italian · 1.0 mi
1020 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights
blue cup Specialty Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
1800 Seaside Heights Boardwalk, Seaside Heights
3 Brothers From Italy Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi
1020 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights
57 more on the map.
History
The first inhabitants of the barrier island were Lenape Native Americans who came in search of fish, crabs, clams, and scallops. They called this area "Seheyichbi," meaning land bordering the ocean. The Atlantic Ocean provided more than food; these people began using shells in place of wooden beads as their form of currency. These Native Americans, who stayed during the summer and went inland for winter, were part of the principal Algonquian tribe that lived mainly on and around the North American Seaboard. The Algonquians in New Jersey called themselves "Lenni Lenape", which means "original people."
What is now Seaside Park was a section of Dover Township (now known as Toms River Township) until the creation of Berkeley Township in 1875. The area then became known as the Sea Side Park section of Berkeley Township. Over the next 25 years, lots were sold, houses and roads were built, and the population of Seaside Park began to grow.
From the History section of Seaside Park, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay42
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping10
One of a Kind Beach Supplies
Shop · 1.1 mi
609 Seaside Heights Boardwalk, Seaside Heights
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Washington Street Elementary School
School · 5.3 mi
500 West Earl Court, Toms River
Map of Seaside Park
155 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 22°F | 4.4 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 22°F | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 28°F | 4.9 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 38°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 3.9 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 5.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 53°F | 4.7 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 42°F | 4.5 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 32°F | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 27°F | 5.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Toms River Hcn (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Ocean County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2025-04-24: Jones Road Fire (Fire)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-04-28: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Terminal Ocean County (MJX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Dover Beaches South 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Lavallette 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Ocean Gate 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Island Heights 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Dover Beaches North 5 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Pine Beach 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Beachwood 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Toms River 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Holiday City South 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Forked River 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Seasidepark JP1234, User:Jimmypitt1234, Public domain
- Seaside Heights Carousel, NJ - overview, 2026, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2013-08-21 11 14 00 View east along New Jersey Route 37 on the Barnegat Bay Bridge at the drawbridge traffic light, Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Seaside Heights, NJ, Dec. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Seaside Park, NJ post office, Dec. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
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