Recreation Department

Maripat McKenna
Recreation Supervisor

• TENNIS/PICKLEBALL UPDATE
  
  
• Attendants' start date is Saturday, June 22nd ~ until then the courts are on a first come, first serve basis.
• Courts open at 8am. Last reservation is at 6pm..
• Reservations: We are changing to an online court reserve system. The new system will be ready by June 8th or earlier.
• As always, please be patient with our young tennis attendants. They are trying their best and deserve to be treated kindly.
  
  
  
• BEACH TRANSPORT PROGRAM
  
  
• Please be advised, on June 22, 2024, the Borough of Longport will begin providing transport over the dunes to individuals that need assistance.
• We ask that all individuals requesting transport to fill out an application and submit required documentation. These can be emailed to recreationsupervisor@longport-nj.us or dropped off at Borough Hall. Once the application and documentation are submitted, the individual will be given a membership card. Please show this card when you are picked up for transport.
• Rules and Regulations – please note that only one family member is allowed to escort you to the beach in our transport vehicle if needed. Please be aware that the person providing transport services is NOT responsible for assisting you on and/or off of the vehicle. Nor are they responsible for setting up umbrellas, chairs, etc.

We appreciate your cooperation. Please follow the directions below:

• Step 1: Fill out an application (Click HERE for Beach Transport Membership Application)

• Step 2: Drop off the required documentation (see below) to the Longport Borough Hall (2305 Atlantic Avenue) or email to recreationsupervisor@longport-nj.us.
  
  
  • Please submit a copy of (1) one of the following:
    • Handicap Placard
• Doctor’s note
• Proof of Age (65 years and older)
  
  
• Step 3: Sign a waiver (Click HERE for Application or can be picked up at the Recreation Office)
  
  
• Step 4: You will be given a membership card. Please keep this in a safe place.
  
  
• Step 5: Call 609-822-6038 beginning at 10am to ask for transport. Program will start on June 22nd. Office is open 7 days per week until Labor Day.
  
  
• Step 6: Last call for transport off the beach will be 5pm (No exceptions).

Please note: We do have beach wheelchairs available as well, and the following streets have handicap entrances- 16th, 27th, 32nd, 33rd, & 35th.