Where to Play Sports in Ocean Township, NJ
Ocean Township has 35 mapped courts and fields at 4 places: 14 tennis courts, 11 soccer fields, 4 pickleball courts, 3 basketball courts, 2 baseball fields, 1 volleyball court.
Tennis courts are the best covered, with 14. Of the two named places, one is a park. No lights are recorded at any of them, so check before an evening game. Three of the four places have parking within a short walk, and three have a playground nearby.
By sport
Places to play in Ocean Township
Joe Palaia ParkPark
13 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundThe largest spot in Ocean Township is Joe Palaia Park: 11 soccer fields and two baseball fields. On the practical side, there is parking about 150 feet away and a playground about 250 feet away. Township of Ocean Pool & Tennis Facility is about 0.7 miles away.
Township of Ocean Pool & Tennis FacilitySports center
11 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundAt Township of Ocean Pool & Tennis Facility you'll find nine tennis courts, one volleyball court and one basketball court. Within a short walk there is parking about 750 feet away and a playground about 150 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Joe Palaia Park, about 0.7 miles away.
How Ocean Township compares
With 35 courts and fields, Ocean Township is 15th of the 47 towns in Monmouth County; the average town has 29.
The county's busiest towns are Middletown (172), Holmdel (84) and Freehold (82).
| Nearby town | Courts and fields | Most common | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Long Branch | 18 | Tennis Courts (12) | 2.5 mi |
| Allenhurst | 7 | Tennis Courts (4) | 2.5 mi |
| Asbury Park | 7 | Basketball Courts (3) | 2.6 mi |
| Eatontown | 18 | Softball Fields (4) | 3 mi |
| Neptune | 24 | Tennis Courts (9) | 3.3 mi |
| Tinton Falls | 51 | Soccer Fields (19) | 3.5 mi |
| Long Branch | 56 | Tennis Courts (19) | 3.6 mi |
| Neptune City | 9 | Baseball Fields (8) | 3.9 mi |
Plan your visit
- No restrooms are mapped near any of Ocean Township's places to play.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with Ocean Township's recreation department.
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