Toms River Confirms Memorial Day Weekend Opening for Ortley Beach

A portion of Toms River's Ortley Beach will be open for recreation this Memorial Day Weekend, the township confirmed. 

The beach will be open on Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27, between 2nd and 5th Avenues, according to the township website. Lifeguards will be on duty from from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

With Ortley sustaining significant damage from Superstorm Sandy, the township took steps to ensure that the water is safe for recreation this season. 

"Divers from both the Toms River Police Department scuba team and township lifeguards recently combed the bathing area for debris," reads a statement issued by the township. "No large items were found and all smaller debris was cleared. However, water shoes are recommended at this time."

After Memorial Day Weekend, the beach will be open only on weekends until June 22, when it opens daily. Beach fees are waived until June 22. 

Beginning June 22, daily weekend and holiday badges will cost $8 and daily weekday badges will cost $7. Seasonal badges can be purchased for $35 and will not increase in price as in years past. 

The entrance to the beach will be at 3rd and Ocean Avenues, according to the township. Temporary bathrooms will be in place at the reconstructed parking lot there. 

Toms River's devastated boardwalk in Ortley won't be ready for Memorial Day Weekend — a portion is expected to open on June 1, officials have said. 

The township's pool at 1810 Warren Point Rd. will open on Saturday, June 22. It's hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Pricing details are available on Toms River's Recreation Department website.