Recreation Activities

Ocean City prides itself on having something to enhance everyone’s recreation and leisure time. Throughout the island, there are well-equipped parks and playgrounds, maintained for safety and fun on a year-round basis. There are baseball, softball, football, soccer, field hockey and multi-purpose fields. Numerous basketball, tennis, street hockey, shuffleboard, and volleyball courts complete the array of active recreation sites, many of them lighted for added hours of enjoyment. The City’s twelve-hole par-three golf course provides hours of enjoyment in a scenic meadow setting. Children can choose from a variety of fun and educational programs throughout the year. Adults can take part in the full array of programs at the Aquatic and Fitness Center, as well as compete in such activities as softball and volleyball. Find out more here and get involved in all that Ocean City has to offer. You’ll be glad you did!  Register Now at RecDesk 

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Civic Center
Open Play Basketball Schedule

                                                                                  All Open Gym takes place at the Ocean City Civic Center (6th & Boardwalk) unless otherwise noted

                                                                                                                       *Schedules are subject to change** 

                                                                                                 Please check back daily as possible changes could take place.                                                                                                                                                                                                                           If you are unsure of schedule, call 609-525-9304*

                                                                      *Please see advised schedule for time changes!

*There is now Open Gym on Saturday, October 11th from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. There will be No Open Gym on Sunday, October 12th and Monday, October 13th. Schedule posted below was updated on October 10th*    

  Trouble Viewing Schedule? Click Here:  Updated Open Gym - October .pdf 

   

                   

 OPEN PLAY RULES

  • Need to be an Ocean City Resident or Ocean City School Student

  • Need to be able to show proper ID

  • No hanging on basketball rims and/or basketball nets

  • No dunking of basketballs

  • No foul language

  • No fighting - keep your hands to yourself 

  • No chewing of gum

  • No damaging or defacing property

  • Must clean up bottles and trash when leaving the building

  • In order to get a basketball, you must be able to leave something of value as collateral

  • Shirts and athletic shoes are required

  • If location is at the Intermediate School, any Intermediate School student must exit the school and not enter the gymnasium until 3PM                                          

    BASKETBALL CHECK OUT/IN

  • To borrow a basketball, you must trade in something of value as collateral.

  • Your belonging will be returned to you once you return the ball to a staff member.

  • Failure to return the basketball will result in staff keeping your belonging until you can find or replace the basketball.                                                                                                                 Failure to abide to these rules will result in verbal warning, notification home, suspension, and/or expulsion.

     Any Questions? Ocean City Recreation Department: 609-525-9304

Little Rec'ers Playgroup
Have errands to run? Chores to get done? Want to send your little one to have some fun? Come join the fun at Little Rec'ers Play Group! We have games, crafts, special visits, and more! Contact: playgroup@ocnj.us for more information!
Info & Pricing

Have errands to run? Chores to get done? Want to send your little one to have some fun? Come join the fun at Little Rec'ers Play Group! We have games, crafts, special visits, and more!

Age: 2.5 - 5 years old (MUST BE POTTY TRAINED) 

When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9:00AM - 12:00PM

        (September 16th, 2025 - June 4th, 2026) 

Location: 8th St. Recreation Center (8th & Haven Ave.) 

Cost: *Membership Discount applies to a Little Rec'er that has an Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center membership. Little Rec'er must an active Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center membership when using the play card if purchased at membership discount*

Member of Aquatic & Fitness Center:

10 Play Card - $75

20 Play Card - $150

Drop-in Fee - $12

Non-Member of Aquatic & Fitness Center:

10 Play Card - $160

20 Play Card - $240

Drop-in Fee: $20.00

Contact: playgroup@ocnj.us for more information!

Trouble Viewing Flyer? Click Here:  Little Rec'ers 2025-2026 Flyer.pdf 

 

 

Calendar

*Schedule Subject To Change*

Having Trouble Viewing September Calendar? Click Here:  October 2025.pdf 


 

*Schedule is subject to change*

Little Rec'ers is held inside the Recreation Building at the 8th Street & Haven Avenue Playground unless otherwise noted. Swim Days will take place at the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center located at 1735 Simpson Avenue. 

Parents' Night Out

PIZZA! DESSERT! GAMES! CRAFTS! MUSIC & MORE!

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR ALL KIDS TO JOIN US!

Send the kids to have a night of fun! All Parent Night Outs include dinner (pizza), juice, and dessert!

Special themed nights and pool parties!

Parent Night Outs take place at the Recreation Building located at the 8th and Haven Avenue Playground. Swim Nights take place at the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center (1735 Simpson Avenue)

Space is limited! Register at ocnj.recdesk.com

Trouble Viewing October Flyer? Click Here:  2025 October Parent Night-Day Out Dates.pdf 


Fall Programs
Fall Recreation Soccer

Ocean City Recreation Fall Soccer

Game Days: Saturdays

Location: Richard Grimes Sports Complex- 6th & Bay Avenue (Behind the Primary School)

Times: 9AM or 10AM  (games approximately 1 hour) 

*Shin guards and sneakers/cleats must be worn at all games*

Divisions: Pre K; Kindergarten & 1st Grade; 2nd & 3rd Grades; and 4th - 6th Grades


                 Information: Call 609-525-9304 or email kfenton@ocnj.us


PRE - K DIVISION

Trouble Viewing Schedule? Click Here:  2025 Fall Rec Soccer - Pee Wee.pdf 


PEE WEE DIVISION (K - 1ST GRADES) 

Trouble Viewing Schedule? Click Here:   2025 Fall Rec Soccer - Pee Wee.pdf 



BIDDY DIVISION (2ND - 3RD GRADES)

Trouble Viewing Schedule? Click Here:  2025 Fall Rec Soccer - Biddy.pdf 




INTERMEDIATE DIVISION (4TH - 6TH GRADES)

Trouble Viewing Schedule? Click Here:  2025 Fall Rec Soccer - Intermediate.pdf 



Recreation Volleyball

Come Learn To Play Volleyball! 

A fun, developmental program using both clinics and games to help youth players learn the sport!

No Experience Necessary!!!

GRADES: 4th - 8th Grades

DAYS: Tuesdays 

DATES: Sept. 30th, October 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th

TIME: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

LOCATION: Ocean City Sports & Civic Center 

FEE: $30

Register at ocnj.recdesk.com

Trouble Viewing Flyer? Click Here:  Fall 2025 Volleyball Schedule.pdf 


Winter Programs
Rec Pee Wee Buckets: 2025-2026

OCEAN CITY DIVISION OF RECREATION

Pee Wee Buckets Division 

                         GRADES:            1ST & 2ND (CO-ED)                           

                      CLINIC/PRACTICE DATE:            NOV. 22ND & DEC. 6TH                                           

          CLINIC TIME:            9:00 AM - 10:00 AM                   

               GAME DAYS:           SATURDAY (starting 12/13)           

                                                                                                                    GAME TIMES:             9:00 AM

                                                                                                                        LOCATION:             CIVIC CENTER

                                                                                                                REGISTRATION:            OCT. 1 -  NOV. 30    

                                                                                                                                 COST:            $40 per player          

(THERE WILL BE A $5.00 LATE FEE AFTER NOV. 30)

Register at ocnj.recdesk.com

ANY QUESTIONS CALL THE OCEAN CITY RECREATION DEPT. AT 609-525-9304

Trouble Viewing Flyer? Click Here:  2025-2026 Rec and Travel Basketball.pdf  



CHILDREN ARE PLACED ON TEAMS FOR BALANCE.  REQUEST WILL NOT BE HONORED

VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED: Please register at ocnj.recdesk.com



Rec Biddy Basketball: 2025-2026

OCEAN CITY DIVISION OF RECREATION

Biddy Division 

                               GRADES:           3RD & 4TH (CO-ED)                           

                          CLINIC/PRACTICE DATE:            NOV. 22ND & DEC. 6TH                                          

                CLINIC TIME:            10:00 AM - 11:00 AM                   

                   GAME DAYS:             SATURDAY (starting 12/13)           

                                                                                                                       GAME TIMES:           10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, or 12:00 PM

                                                                                                                           LOCATION:            CIVIC CENTER

                                                                                                                   REGISTRATION:           OCT. 1 -  NOV. 30     

                                                                                                                                    COST:           $40 per player          

(THERE WILL BE A $5.00 LATE FEE AFTER NOV. 30)

Register at ocnj.recdesk.com


ANY QUESTIONS CALL THE OCEAN CITY RECREATION DEPT. AT 609-525-9304

Trouble Viewing Schedule? Click Here:  2025-2026 Rec and Travel Basketball.pdf 




CHILDREN ARE PLACED ON TEAMS FOR BALANCE.  REQUEST WILL NOT BE HONORED

VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED: Please register at ocnj.recdesk.com




Rec Intermediate Basketball: 2025-2026

OCEAN CITY DIVISION OF RECREATION

Intermediate Division 

                                   GRADES:            5TH & 6TH (CO-ED)                           

                        PRACTICE DATE:            DEC. 1ST                                             

             PRACTICE TIME:            5:00 PM - 6:00 PM                   

                                 GAME DAYS:            MONDAY and/or WEDNESDAY            

                                                                                                                          GAME TIMES:           5:00 PM

                                                                                                                               LOCATION:          CIVIC CENTER

                                                                                                                       REGISTRATION:         OCT. 1 -  DEC. 8TH   

                                                                                                                                       COST:          $40 per player          

(THERE WILL BE A $5.00 LATE FEE AFTER DEC 8TH)

Register at ocnj.recdesk.com

ANY QUESTIONS CALL THE OCEAN CITY RECREATION DEPT. AT 609-525-9304

Trouble Viewing Flyer? Click Here:  2025-2026 Rec and Travel Basketball.pdf 



CHILDREN ARE PLACED ON TEAMS FOR BALANCE.  REQUEST WILL NOT BE HONORED

VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED: Please register at ocnj.recdesk.com



Rec JR.High Basketball: 2025 - 2026

OCEAN CITY DIVISION OF RECREATION

JR. High Division 

                               GRADES:             7TH & 8TH (CO-ED)                           

                   PRACTICE DATE:            DEC. 6TH                                             

          PRACTICE TIME:            1:00 PM - 2:00 PM                   

                                  GAME DAYS:             SATURDAY and/or WEDNESDAYS           

                                                                                                                        GAME TIMES:          12:00 PM or 1:00 PM (SAT.) and/or 6:00 PM (WED.)

                                                                                                                           LOCATION:            CIVIC CENTER

                                                                                                                   REGISTRATION:            OCT. 1 -  DEC. 8TH     

                                                                                                                                    COST:            $40 per player          

(THERE WILL BE A $5.00 LATE FEE AFTER DEC. 8TH)

Register at ocnj.recdesk.com

ANY QUESTIONS CALL THE OCEAN CITY RECREATION DEPT. AT 609-525-9304

CHILDREN ARE PLACED ON TEAMS FOR BALANCE.  REQUEST WILL NOT BE HONORED

Trouble Viewing Flyer? Click Here: ocnj.recdesk.com



VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED: Please register at ocnj.recdesk.com







TRAVEL BASKETBALL 2025-2026

TRAVELING BASKETBALL

  OPEN TO OCEAN CITY & SEA ISLE CITY   

(CHOICE SCHOOL STUDENTS MUST REGISTER WITH AN ORGANIZATION BASED ON THEIR PRIMARY RESIDENCY.)

TRY OUTS

                    7TH & 8TH GRADE BOYS           NOV. 11 & 13         7:00 – 8:30 PM (INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL)

   7TH & 8TH GRADE GIRLS           NOV. 10 & 12         6:30 – 8:00 PM (CIVIC CENTER)

                    5TH & 6TH GRADE BOYS            NOV. 11 & 13          5:30 – 7:00 PM (INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL)

   5TH & 6TH GRADE GIRLS           NOV. 10 & 12          5:00 – 6:30 PM (CIVIC CENTER)

  3RD & 4TH GRADE BOYS            NOV. 3 & 11            6:00 – 7:00 PM (CIVIC CENTER)

  3RD & 4TH GRADE GIRLS           NOV. 3 & 11            5:00 – 6:00 PM (CIVIC CENTER)

($105 registration fee if you make the team.  This fee also includes Recreation Basketball)

Ocean City Travel basketball teams play in the Southshore basketball league.

To view schedules, league info, and directions to game venues go to www.leaguelineup.com/southshore .
 

Trouble Viewing Flyer? Click Here:  2025-2026 Rec and Travel Basketball.pdf 


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Skateboard Park
What are the hours of operation and rules for the Skateboard Park?

Information regarding the skateboard park and the rules are as follows:

For additional rules at this time - Click Here


Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday: 12:00pm to Dusk (School Year)

Monday - Friday: 9:00am - Dusk (Summer)

Saturday - Sunday: 9:00am to Dusk

**Weather Permitting


General Information:

Address: 550 Asbury Avenue

Phone: 609-840-4220


  1. Helmets, elbow pads, and knee pads are required at all times when skateboarding.
  2. Skateboard Park will be closed during inclement weather and/or when equipment is damaged or wet or for routine maintenance.
  3. Skateboard Park is for skateboards only, bikes, scooters, roller skates/blades are prohibited.
  4. No food or glass in the skateboarding area.
  5. Parental supervision for inexperienced skateboarders and those less than 12 years of age is strongly recommended.
  6. Skateboard Park is for skateboards only. Bikes, scooters, and roller blades are prohibited.
  7. No amplified sound is permitted except by permit.
  8. No defacing of property with stickers, paint, wax, markers, etc.
  9. Skateboarding is prohibited on the adjacent parking lots, sidewalks, and streets.
  10. Proper behavior is required at all times. Abusive, profane language or aggressive behavior such as fighting, or bullying will not be tolerated.
  11. The use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco products is strictly prohibited.
  12. Rules violations will result in the suspension of skateboarding privileges.
  13. Unsafe conditions should be reported to the City of Ocean City, Department of Community Services at: 609-399-6111.
  14. To reach the Skatepark during operation hours please call: 609-840-4220.
Skateboarding Lessons

Skateboard lessons are provided by one of our qualified instructors and the rates are as follows:

1 Skater for 30 minutes: $40

2 Skaters for 30 minutes: $50

3 - 5 Skaters for 60 minutes: $125


Required Equipment: Helmet, knee & elbow pads. Must provide your own skateboard

Register for a Skateboard Lesson
Register for a Skateboard Camp

After registering for your lesson please contact Willie Fannon for scheduling: wfannon@ocnj.us  or 609-840-4220.

Instructor:
Willie Fannon - Has been actively Skateboarding since the age of 9. 31 yrs of experience. Has a background in Street Skating with a newfound love of Skating Skateparks Has Skated all over the country and has been teaching people how to skate for over 10 years. In addition to being a Skateboarding Instructor, Willie also teaches people how to Surf and Paddleboard. Willie hopes to see you at the Ocean City Skatepark!!!

 

Skate Camps & Clinics

OCNJ Recreation Skate Camps


Summer Skate Camps

Description: Join us to learn how to skate. Our camps are set up for all skill levels. We go over the fundamentals of skateboarding and safety while having some fun. Each camp has a 5 to 1 skater to instructor ratio to ensure everyone is in on the fun!

Dates: August 1st - August 4th,  August 15th - August 18th (Friday of each week will be a backup in case of inclement weather)
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 6 and up
Cost: $90 per skater

Click Here To Register


OCNJ Recreation Skate Clinics


All Girls Skate Clinic: Hosted by Zoe Herishen

Description: This 3-hour clinic is for girls of all ages and abilities led by an all-girls staff of instructors. Learn to skate, learn new tricks, and make some new friends. Just like our camps, the All Girls Skate Clinic will have a 5 to 1 skater to instructor ratio.

Date: August 9th
Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: All ages
Cost: $50 per skater

Click here To Register


CHECK BACK FOR MORE CLINICS TO COME!

Registration & Refund Policy
Registration Policy

All activities are handled on a first come, first serve basis for residents and seasonal vacationers. The Ocean City Community Services Department and the Division of Recreation Programs reserves the right to cancel or make changes to any program due to lack of registration, inclement weather or reasons beyond the department’s control. Programs, dates and times are subject to change due to availability of facilities.  Registration will only be accepted from a parent or legal guardian over the age of 18.

Program cancellation due to inclement weather will be announced on Channel 2 or call (609) 525-9304. Please make all checks for programs or special events payable to: “City of Ocean City.”  Registration for activities will be taken online through the online registration platform.

Program announcements will be distributed through schools and published in local newspapers. Any program requiring a deadline for registration will be noted on the program information flyer. A waiting list will be maintained for some programs. If an opening becomes available in a closed program, that space will be offered to the first person on the waiting list. If that person declines or is unreachable the next person on the list will be contacted. The Division of Recreation insists that a child should never be left at an activity or program before the person in charge arrives to accept responsibility for that participant. It is the obligation of the parent or guardian to be aware of program schedule and times.

Refund Policy

Refund Policy   – No refunds will be given after a program begins. Refunds will be approved only if the activity is canceled, or for medical reasons if the refund request is made in writing (3) days before the activity begins. A COPY OF YOUR RECEIPT SHOULD ACCOMPANY YOUR REQUEST

The City of Ocean City has set the following guidelines for registration fees for our Recreation and Aquatic & Fitness Center programs:

  • In order to request a refund, a written email should be sent to Recreation@ocnj.us with a detailed explanation for the request. After the request has been made, the city will review and make a decision on its status. 
  • Refunds will only be made for canceled programs or medical reasons before the start of the program. Please provide a doctors note at the time of request.
    • Any Covid related refunds will require a medical note, no at home test photos will be accepted 
  • Refunds will not be made for scheduling conflicts or dissatisfaction with program/team, etc. 

The dollar amount will be prorated dependent on how much of the program/season has passed. Credit card payments will be returned to the card within 5-7 business days. Cash and check payments will be returned by check, which may take 2-3 weeks for processing. 

The City of Ocean City reserves the right to waive this refund policy at its discretion at any time. 


Coaches Corner
Volunteer Coaches Application

Printable Form - Click Here 

The completed travel coaches applications may go to:

Michael Allegretto, c/o City Hall, 861 Asbury Ave., Ocean City, NJ 08226, mallegretto@ocnj.us

Kristie Fenton, c/o Aquatic and Fitness Center, 1735 Simpson Ave., Ocean City, NJ 08226, kfenton@ocnj.us

 

The applications must be in by October 19, 4:30pm.

Coaches Information & Links

Coaches Application - Click Here for Printable Form

Free Online Concussion Training - Click Here for Link 

New Coach Online Certification - Click Here for Link 

Fingerprinting Application - Click Here for Printable Form 

Fingerprinting Appointment - Click Here for Link
(Must fill out Fringerprinting Application first) 
 

Great Coaching/Parent Tips

Your kid’s success or lack of success in sports does not indicate what kind of parent you are… But having an athlete that is coachable, respectful, a great teammate, mentally tough, resilient, and who tries their best is a direct reflection of your parenting.

The best 6 words a parent can say after a game - "I love to watch you play"