Where to Play Sports in Ocean Township, NJ
Ocean Township has 21 mapped courts and fields at 5 places: 10 pickleball courts, 5 baseball fields, 4 basketball courts, 2 tennis courts.
The most common are pickleball courts, 10 of them. Of the three named places, one is a park and two are schools. No lights are recorded at any of them, so check before an evening game. Four of the five places have parking within a short walk, and five have a playground nearby.
By sport
Places to play in Ocean Township
Sands Point ParkPark
5 courts and fieldsPlaygroundThe largest spot in Ocean Township is Sands Point Park: four pickleball courts and one basketball court. Within a short walk there is a playground on site. Frederic Friff Elementary School is about 1.6 miles away. It's at 49 Dock Avenue.
Waretown Elementary SchoolSchool
3 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundAt Waretown Elementary School you'll find three baseball fields. Nearby: parking about 450 feet away and a playground about 250 feet away. Frederic Friff Elementary School is a few minutes' walk away.
Frederic Friff Elementary SchoolSchool
2 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundFrederic Friff Elementary School is home to two baseball fields. Nearby: parking about 650 feet away and a playground about 650 feet away. Waretown Elementary School is a few minutes' walk away.
How Ocean Township compares
Ocean Township ranks 14th of 32 towns in Ocean County for places to play, with 21 courts and fields against a county average of 30.
The county's busiest towns are Toms River (177), Lakewood (70) and Brick (66).
| Nearby town | Courts and fields | Most common | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnegat | 40 | Baseball Fields (12) | 3.2 mi |
| Lacey | 59 | Baseball Fields (20) | 4.4 mi |
| Barnegat Light | 7 | Tennis Courts (3) | 5.5 mi |
| Stafford | 65 | Baseball Fields (19) | 7.1 mi |
| Harvey Cedars | 9 | Tennis Courts (3) | 7.5 mi |
| Berkeley | 56 | Baseball Fields (20) | 8.3 mi |
| Long Beach Township | 47 | Tennis Courts (38) | 8.4 mi |
| Beachwood | 22 | Baseball Fields (9) | 9.5 mi |
Plan your visit
- Two of the places in Ocean Township are schools, where courts and fields usually go to school teams during the school day.
- 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.