Where to Play Sports in Ocean City, NJ
Ocean City has 46 mapped courts and fields at 11 places: 22 tennis courts, 10 basketball courts, 5 baseball fields, 4 volleyball courts, 3 soccer fields, 1 football field, 1 pickleball court.
The most common are tennis courts, 22 of them. Of the two named places, one is a park and one is a school. Two courts and fields are marked as lit. Six of the 11 places have parking within a short walk, and three have a playground nearby.
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Places to play in Ocean City
Ocean City High SchoolSchool
18 courts and fieldsParkingRestroomsThe largest spot in Ocean City is Ocean City High School: 10 tennis courts, four volleyball courts, two basketball courts and one football field. Within a short walk there is parking about 200 feet away and restrooms about 250 feet away. 52nd Street Park is about 5 miles away.
52nd Street ParkPark
1 court or fieldPlaygroundAt 52nd Street Park you'll find one basketball court. Within a short walk there is a playground about 350 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Ocean City High School, about 5 miles away.
How Ocean City compares
Ocean City ranks 1st of 14 towns in Cape May County for places to play, with 46 courts and fields against a county average of 22.
The county's busiest towns are Middle Township (43), Lower Township (36) and Avalon (32).
| Nearby town | Courts and fields | Most common | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somers Point | 12 | Baseball Fields (6) | 3.6 mi |
| Longport | 6 | Tennis Courts (4) | 4.9 mi |
| Linwood | 37 | Tennis Courts (18) | 5.7 mi |
| Margate City | 19 | Tennis Courts (8) | 6 mi |
| Upper Township | 21 | Tennis Courts (9) | 6.5 mi |
| Northfield | 10 | Baseball Fields (7) | 7.2 mi |
| Ventnor City | 13 | Baseball Fields (5) | 7.9 mi |
| Egg Harbor Township | 133 | Baseball Fields (38) | 8.8 mi |
Plan your visit
- One of the places in Ocean City is a school, where courts and fields usually go to school teams during the school day.
- One court or field is marked as private (clubs, schools or members only).
- Restrooms are mapped near only three of the 11 places.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with Ocean City's recreation department.
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