Beach Weekends Set To Continue In Seasides Through September

SEASIDE HEIGHTS and SEASIDE PARK, NJ — Beachgoers hoping to get in a last trip to the shore will be able to hit the sand in Seaside Heights and Seaside Park on the weekends through Sept. 27.

Officials in both towns announced there will be an extended season, and beach badges will be required on the weekends.

The extension of the beach badge requirement is in part due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Seaside Heights officials said.

"We regret the inconveniences of the situation, but we are working through a very serious budget crisis caused by COVID-19 as well as constraints directed by the Governor's Office and many other related issues connected to COVID-19," Seaside Heights officials said.

Seaside Heights is requiring wristbands daily through Sept. 13 and then weekends only after that.

Both towns will have lifeguards on the weekends only and will be closing their beaches after Sept. 27. Swimming is permitted at designated sections of the ocean beach only when lifeguards are on duty.

In Seaside Heights, the number of dune crossovers open to the public, designated swimming areas, and beach cashier booths will be limited. Shower pedestals and water fountains are closed. Beach badge sales will continue to be limited due to social distancing.

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