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Avalon Boro (North)
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Avalon Borough
609-967-5530

Beach Fees:
Season (Pre-season purchase) - $17.00
Season - $22.00
Weekly - $10.00
Daily - $5.00
Children under 12 - Free

*Avalon beaches accept Stone Harbor beach tags as well

Beach Tag Purchase Location:
Beach Tags are available and can be purchased in the booth outside of Community Hall Friday - Sunday (call 609-967-3066), or at the beach from attendants.

Lifeguard Hours:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Parking:
Ample on street parking available at most access points. In addition Public parking is available in Borough lots at 30th & Dune Drive next to the Public Safety Building; 32nd & Dune Drive behind the Municipal Building; 28th - 30th Street and the beach; and on the corner of 21st Street and 5th Avenue.

Boardwalk/Promenade:
Avalon has a 0.5-mile boardwalk for walking. Bicycles are permitted on the boardwalk only between 5 AM & 10 AM. Motorized bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, roller blades, and mopeds are not permitted on the boardwalk anytime.

Piers:
None

Guarded Bathing Beach:
9th Street
12th Street
15th Street
18th Street
21st Street
24th Street
26th Street
28th Street
30th Street
32nd Street
35th Street
38th Street
40th Street
43rd Street
50th Street
57th Street
61st Street
65th Street
69th Street
73rd Street
76th Street
78th Street

Surfing Beach:
10th Street
11th Street
12th Street
30th Street

Fishing:
Designated locations, prohibited within 50 yards of bathing areas

Boat Launch:
Kayak launch prohibited within 50 yards of designated bathing areas
Must wear personal flotation device
Catamarans are not permitted

Handicap Access:
Beach chairs, are also known as Surf Chairs, are available by reservation at the following locations:

Lifeguard Station (summer) 32nd & Avalon Ave. 967-7587
Community Hall (quiet season) 30th & Avalon Ave. 967-3066

SURF CHAIR RESERVATION HOURS:
Daily (summer): 10:00 am - 1:30 pm or 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Monday - Saturday (quiet season) - Call for appointment.

Boardwalk Access:
Ramps to the boardwalk are located at 21st, 29th, 30th and 32nd Streets.

Beach Access:
There are ramps from the boardwalk to the beach at 30th Street, to the beach at 8th & Avalon Avenue and to an observation platform and to the beach at 80th Street. Hard packed gravel paths from the street to the beach are located at 32nd, 38th and 60th Street. Handicapped parking is available at 30th and 32nd Streets.

Restrooms:
Handicapped restrooms are located at 30th and the beach and at the 10th Street & Dune Drive Recreation Field. The Senior Citizen Center (31st Street & Dune Drive), Borough Hall (32nd Street & Dune Drive) and Community Hall (30th Street & the beach) are handicapped accessible.

Vehicular Access:
None

Public Restrooms:
Borough Hall (32nd & Dune Drive)
Public Safety Building (31st & Dune Drive)
Community Hall (30th & the beach)
Tennis Buildings (8th & 39th Street)

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