Point Pleasant Beach/Jenkinson's Boardwalk

Point Pleasant Beach/Jenkinson's Boardwalk At A Glance...

1-Mile long, well kept boardwalk open year-round!
Great food and fun for all ages, from kiddie rides to roller coasters.
Fireworks over the beach every Thursday night in summer.
Rides, arcades, batting cages, mini golf and a ropes course, with the aquarium and the ocean steps away.
Todays Sunrise: 6:40 am, Sunset: 4:40 pm
New Jersey Shore Region Ocean County

About Point Pleasant Beach/Jenkinson's Boardwalk

Point Pleasant Beach Boardwalk (AKA Jenkinson's Boardwalk) is one of the most family-friendly boardwalks in New Jersey. This one-mile-long boardwalk along the beach has a great selection of arcade games, rides, batting cages, frozen custards, candy shops, eateries, and more. Jenkinson's Aquarium is a great afternoon stop for the kids. And multiple bars, like Martell's Tiki Bar, are great for adults.

Jenkinson's Amusement Park has kiddie rides and bigger thrill rides, and a new roller coaster, Patriot's Run, opened in 2026. Mini golf is at Castaway Cove and Lighthouse Point, there is a ropes course called Adventure Lookout, and Jenkinson's South is a second arcade.

Activities:
- Jogging / Running
- Swimming
- Playing in the arcade
- Walking
Amenities:
- Batting Cages
- Roller coasters
- Restrooms/Bathrooms
- Beach
- Parking - Street Parking Available
- Parking Lot(s)
- Mini Golf
- Picnic / Sitting Area
- Benches
- Restaurant On Premises
Trails:
- Boardwalks
Park Type:
- Scenic Areas (overlooks/waterfalls)
Attractions:
- Amusements / Rides / Games
- Arcade
- Animals
- Arcade Games / Games of skill
- Aquarium

Contact / Location

Primary Address:

Get Directions 300 Ocean Avenue,
Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey 08742

Contact:

Trail & Path Info

The wide boardwalk is well-kept but can be a bit crowded on just about any nice summer day.

The boardwalk itself will take you from a great food shack in the south to the Manasquan Inlet on the north, for a total length of about 1 mile (1 way).

Special / Seasonal Events

The boardwalk has special events throughout the year. This includes:

The annual Easter Egg hunt on the beach!
Weekly fireworks over the beach during the summer, usually Thursday night at about 9:30 pm, weather permitting.
Boo at the Boardwalk, trick-or-treating and character appearances on select October weekend afternoons.
Photos with Santa on the amusement park train in late November.
Fun winter/holiday events.

Picnics / Lunches / Eating

Lots of food choices up and down the length of the boardwalk can be found. We usually hit up Joey Tomato's (near the golf course/fun house) or the pretzel shop. If you go, please grab us a pretzel :)

Admission & Guidelines

Admission to the boardwalk is free. But admission to the beach is not.

Beach badges are sold at the beach gates between Central Avenue and New Jersey Avenue, and at the Jenkinson's Pavilion office. For 2026 a full-season badge is $130 for ages 12 to 64 and $95 for 65 and up. Children under 5 get in free. Daily badges are sold at the gates; check jenkinsons.com for the current day price.

Hours / Season of Operation

The boardwalk itself is open 365 days a year. The games and food are limited to warmer months. Indoor eateries and arcades are (usually) open all year round.

The amusement park opens on weekends in spring and runs daily in summer, with hours that change with weather and crowds. The beach is open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with lifeguards from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, weather permitting.