Parks & Facilities

The Township of Ocean is home to a number of great parks and outdoor facilities available for use.

Outdoor Facilities:

Joe Palaia Park: Dow Avenue and Whalepond Road., Oakhurst   Trail Map  Disc Golf Course Map (scroll down to read rules and course etiquette)

Oakhurst First Aid & Fire Company Memorial Fields: off Larkin Place Oakhurst, adjacent to the meeting room at 74 Larkin Place. 

Wanamassa Firemen’s Memorial Park:
Rte. 35 to Sunset Ave heading west- Pass Seacoast Chevrolet on left and Pepsi on right - At top of hill take a left onto Brielle Ave. - Take right onto Hopewell Ave.

Dave Dahrouge Park: Park Blvd. & Logan Road, Wanamassa

Wayside Park: Green Grove Road, Wayside

Park Regulations:

Please be considerate of the following park regulations for the enjoyment of all who visit the
facilities and do not hesitate to report any concerns regarding parks and playgrounds to the
Department of Human Services at 732-531-2600.

• Park Hours: 7:00 a.m. to sunset.
• Pets must be leashed at all times.
• Please clean up after your pet.
• Parking is permitted in designated areas only.
• Golfing is not permitted on softball fields or soccer fields.
• Alcoholic beverages are not permitted within parks.
• Please dispose of trash and recyclables using appropriate containers.
• A complete listing of Park Regulations can be found in Chapter XVI
  of the General Ordinances of the Township of Ocean.

Download a Picnic and Indoor Facility Request Application HERE

Download a Field Request Application HERE

ONLINE COURT RESERVATIONS OPEN APRIL 8 FOR APRIL 15 COURT TIMES

TENNIS/PICKLEBALL COURT RESERVATIONS & USE PROCEDURES

• Courts at Dave Dahrouge, Wayside and Oakhurst Firemans's Field parks are open 7 am to dusk. Courts at the Community Pool & Tennis Facility are open 7 am -10 pm.
• Residents may reserve court time beginning April 15 and must be registered in the CommunityPass system. Proof of residency may be periodically requested to be provided. Be sure to indicate if you are reserving for tennis or pickleball.
• Players are limited to 1 hour of reserved court time per day. Please have access to your email reservation.
  
• Reserve no more than 1 week in advance on CommunityPass. Same-day reservations ARE NOT accepted.
  
• NO tennis ball hoppers.
• Walk-ons can play on a first-come basis if court is not previously reserved. Walk-on use is limited to 1 hour (on the hour) if others are waiting to play. Walk-ons must vacate the courts any time they are reserved.
• Private/group lessons are not permitted without prior authorization by the Recreation Office.

Oakhurst pickleball courts are first come, first served. Before using the courts, please read and follow the posted rules.

TO RESERVE A COURT ONLINE:

STEP 1: Log into CommunityPass

• Access and log in to your CommunityPass account.
• Click on Browse Activities button, then click continue next to Facility Reservations
• Confirm primary contact and account information, then click on continue.
• Verify email address and continue.
• In the Facility Permits category, select Tennis/Pickleball Courts and continue.

 STEP 2: Select the appropriate facility

• Dave Dahrouge #1 Tennis: (behind building; front court)
• Dave Dahrouge #2 Tennis: (behind building; back court)
• Dave Dahrouge #3 Pickleball/Tennis: (behind playground; front court)
• Dave Dahrouge #4 Pickleball/Tennis: (behind playground; back court)
• West Park #1 Pickleball/Tennis: closest to WP Ave & driveway
• West Park #2 Pickleball/Tennis: closest to WP Ave - middle
• West Park #3 Pickleball/Tennis: closest to WP Ave & furthest from driveway
• West Park #4 Tennis: closest to building & driveway
• West Park #5 Tennis: closest to building - middle
• West Park #6 Tennis: closest to building & furthest from driveway
• Wayside #1 Pickleball/Tennis: (near bball; court on left)
• Wayside #2 Pickleball/Tennis: (near bball; court on right)
• Wayside #3 Tennis: (near building; court on left)
• Wayside #4 Tennis: (near building; court on right)

 STEP 3: Confirm and complete your reservation

• Choose the date of your reservation. Same day reservations are not permitted.
• Click on "day of the week" to continue, then select start time from drop down menu. Maximum of one hour per reservation.
• Enter number of attendees.
• Click on the 3 tabs to approve the policy and agreements and then enter your name to show that you agree to the policies.
• Complete your transaction. You will receive an email confirming your reservation.

Andre Blanquer's Tennis & Pickleball Camps & Lessons

See brochure for details

 2023 Pickleball Tournament - July 15

Register Now!

Disc Golf

Please note: Joe Palaia Park is a public, multi-use recreation area. Players must yield to walkers, cyclists, runners and other park patrons.

Official Rules

Course Map

Instructional videos

Etiquette

• Groups should be no larger than five players.
• If you notice that a group behind you is waiting for your group, offer to let them play through. Everyone should be able to play at the pace they desire, if possible.
• If you notice a player on a nearby hole getting ready to throw or putt, and see that you are in their sight-line, stop moving and talking until they release their disc.
• One big difference between ball and disc golf is that it is common for disc golfers to start on a hole other than Hole #1. This is okay, but if you do "jump on" in the middle of the course, take notice of the groups on the preceding hole(s). It is bad form to start on, say, Hole 7 if there is a group putting out on Hole 6. That group will suddenly have to wait behind a group that just jumped on. If you do "jump on" in the middle of the course, try to find a spot where you don't interrupt another group's flow.
• If you feel compelled to share etiquette tips with others, make sure to choose your words and tone carefully.
• If you see an errant disc from another hole disappear into the rough near you, take the time to give the unfortunate thrower an idea of where to look for the disc.
• If you find an abandoned disc, attempt to reunite it with its owner.
• Pack ALL of your trash, including cigarette butts, etc., and dispose of properly.
• Stop moving and talking when another player reaches the tee pad. The player may not seem ready to throw, but everyone has their own pace and focus strategy and deserves silence and stillness when it's their turn. The same goes for putts and to a lesser degree upshots, since you may be standing far apart in the middle of a long fairway.
  
• Stay perceptively behind the disc of whoever is out (the player whose disc is furthest from the hole.)
• Don't talk about someone else's game unless they bring it up.
• Don't talk about your game too much.

Download the UDisc app on your smartphone for a convenient score keeping tool, to learn the pars for each hole and more. Search for Joe Palaia Park in the "Courses" section.

Indoor Facilities

WEST PARK RECREATION CENTER - 615 West Park Avenue, Oakhurst
The facility is handicapped accessible and air conditioned.  Located adjacent to the Pool and Tennis Facility, the following are the rooms available for rent:

• LARGE ROOM accommodates up to 130 people.  Included with this room are the following: Kitchen facilities (sink, oven, range, refrigerator) 20 tables and chairs
• SMALL ROOM (Upstairs) accommodates up to 60 people.  Included with this room are the following: Sink, refrigerator, 10 tables and chairs
• Don & Marie Curtis Senior Center (Behind West Park Rec. Center) Activities may be found in the seasonal recreation brochure available at the Dept. of Human Services (601 Deal Rd.) or online.
• Driving Directions to the West Park Recreation Center

OAKHURST PARK MEETING ROOM - 74 Larkin Place, Oakhurst

Located at Oakhurst First Aid & Fire Company Memorial Field, this facility can accommodate up to 75 people.  The facility is handicapped accessible and air conditioned. Included with this room are the following:
Kitchen facilities (sink, oven, range, refrigerator), 10 tables and chairs
Driving Directions to the Oakhurst Meeting Room