Cooler By A Mile 
We hope you enjoy your stay in Avalon, a unique shore resort. Because the island projects seaward a mile farther than neighboring islands, for over 100 years it has enticed families to return summer after summer to enjoy being "Cooler By A Mile".
High Dunes / Clean Beaches
Avalon has one of the only remaining high dune systems on the east coast. $4.00 DUNE WALKS, guided by Wetlands Institute staff, will be offered Wednesday at 9:00 A.M., June 18 - September 10, at 48th Street dune path. Also, enjoy five miles of clean, wide beaches. Please help keep Avalon Clean.
Beach Nesting Birds
Two species of endangered nesting birds, Piping Plovers and Least Terns, visit Avalon each summer to nest in the sand, between 43rd - 60th Streets. Certain areas will be posted as nesting begins and access will be prohibited. During the nesting season, beach raking will be coordinated to avoid destruction of nests. Some areas of wrack line (high tide "grassy" line) may be left to provide a feeding area for chicks. A brochure about these birds is available at Community Hall (30th St. & the beach) or call a state wildlife biologist at (609) 628-2103.
Recreation
The Avalon Recreation Department offers numerous activities for all ages; obtain a schedule at Community Hall or by Clicking Here.
Beach Conduct
Information on Beach Tags and Open Beaches »
Picnicking on the beach is permitted. However, please place refuse in trash and in recycling containers. It is illegal to litter. Fires, alcoholic beverage, bottles, glass, sharp objects, loud noise, indecent language, or actions are STRICTLY PROHIBITED. No sleeping on the beach or boardwalk from sunset to sunrise. Trespassing on the dunes and in areas posted for endangered Beach Nesting Birds is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Please use the paths provided.
Boardwalk
Avalon has a one-half mile boardwalk for your walking pleasure. 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.
Public Docks
Use of public docks is at the risk of the user. Using public docks during darkness, alcoholic beverages and picnicking are prohibited.
Public Parking
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.
PUBLIC RESTROOMS
Public restroom are located in Borough Hall (32nd & Dune Drive), Public Safety Building (31st & Dune Drive), Community Hall (30th & the beach), Tennis Buildings (8th & 39th Street), 10th & Dune Drive, and 30th Street and the beach (next to the Tot Lot).
Handicapped Access
Ramps to the boardwalk are located at 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 26th, 27th, 29th, 32nd and handicapped ramps at 24th and 30th Streets. 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.There are surf chairs available for the disabled at 8th, 30th, and 80th Streets. Please call the Avalon Beach Patrol at 967-7587 to reserve a surf chair. Handicapped accessible bayfront piers are located at 8th, 23rd, 24th, 33rd, 37th, 53rd, and 57th Streets. 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).
SKATE PARK
The Skate Park is located at 29th & Boardwalk. The schedule for the
park is Monday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to Dusk and Sunday, Noon to
Dusk. Any questions call 967-3066, Avalon Community Hall.
Dogs and Cats
Dogs and cats must be licensed; an animal control warden is employed by the Borough. DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE BEACH, BOARDWALK OR DUNES ANYTIME between March 1st and September 30th. In other areas of the Borough, dogs must be kept on a leash (when not confined) and their droppings must be retrieved immediately by the person in charge of the dogs.
