Where to Play Sports in Beach Haven, NJ
Beach Haven has 30 mapped courts and fields at 8 places: 14 tennis courts, 10 pickleball courts, 3 basketball courts, 2 volleyball courts, 1 softball field.
Tennis courts are the best covered, with 14. Of the five named places, four are parks and one is a school. No lights are recorded at any of them, so check before an evening game. Six of the eight places have parking within a short walk, and three have a playground nearby.
By sport
Places to play in Beach Haven
Municipal Tennis CourtsRecreation ground
7 courts and fieldsParkingMunicipal Tennis Courts is the biggest place to play in Beach Haven, with seven tennis courts. Nearby: parking about 500 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Walsh Field, a few minutes' walk away.
Nelson Avenue ParkPark
6 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundNelson Avenue Park is home to six pickleball courts. On the practical side, there is parking about 600 feet away and a playground about 250 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Walsh Field, about 0.9 miles away.
Beach Haven Elementary SchoolSchool
2 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundBeach Haven Elementary School has two basketball courts. Nearby: parking about 300 feet away and a playground about 200 feet away. The nearest other named spot is William L. Butler Park, about 0.2 miles away.
Walsh FieldPark
1 court or fieldParkingWalsh Field is home to one softball field. Nearby: parking about 800 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Municipal Tennis Courts, a few minutes' walk away.
William L. Butler ParkPark
1 court or fieldParkingPlaygroundRestroomsAt William L. Butler Park you'll find one basketball court. Within a short walk there is parking on site, a playground on site and restrooms on site. The nearest other named spot is Beach Haven Elementary School, about 0.2 miles away.
How Beach Haven compares
With 30 courts and fields, Beach Haven is 12th of the 32 towns in Ocean County; the average town has 30.
The county's busiest towns are Toms River (177), Lakewood (70) and Brick (66).
| Nearby town | Courts and fields | Most common | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuckerton | 18 | Tennis Courts (11) | 6 mi |
| Eagleswood | 5 | Basketball Courts (2) | 6.7 mi |
| Little Egg Harbor | 42 | Tennis Courts (16) | 6.8 mi |
| Long Beach Township | 47 | Tennis Courts (38) | 9.2 mi |
Plan your visit
- School grounds make up one of Beach Haven's places; expect school teams on weekdays and check before you go.
- One court or field is marked as private (clubs, schools or members only).
- Restrooms are mapped near only two of the eight places.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with Beach Haven's recreation department.
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