Borough of Avalon

1996 General Information

Beach, Boardwalk and Dune Rules

Beach Tags must be worn by all using the beach, 12 years or older, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, June 1 through September 5, 1996. Preseason Beach Tags may be purchased weekdays beginning April 5 at the tag sale booth at Community Hall; other tags may be purchased June 1 through September 5 at the tag booth or from inspectors on the beach. Beach tag fees are as follows: preseason (purchased before May 31) $10.00 season tag (effective June 1) $13.00 and weekly (Saturday thru Saturday) $7.00. Bathing and swimming permitted only at protected beaches 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Use of rafts, Surf Boards and Catamarans permitted only at designated Beaches.

RAFT BEACHES: 12, 18, 24, 28, 35, 40, 50, 61, 69 & 78th Street Beach.

SURFING BEACH: 30th Street Beach

CATAMARAN BEACHES: - 44th through 48th Street

BEACH REGULATIONS: fires, alcoholic beverages, bottles, glass, sharp objects, loud noise, indecent language or actions strictly prohibited. Picnicking permitted. Place trash/paper in trash cans, glass/aluminum in recycling containers. NO DOGS permitted on the beach, boardwalk or dunes ANYTIME between March 1 and September 30. No sleeping on beach or boardwalk from sunset to sunrise. Trespassing on the dunes STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Use the paths only. BICYCLES permitted on ONLY between 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Motorized bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, rollerskates and mopeds NOT PERMITTED on boardwalk ANYTIME.

PUBLIC DOCK RULES: The use of the public docks shall be at the risk of the user. Use of the public docks during the hours of darkness is prohibited. Alcoholic beverages and picnicking are prohibited. DOGS AND CATS: An Animal control warden is employed by the borough. Dogs must be licensed and kept on a leash when not confined. Droppings must be retrieved immediately by the person in charge of the dog. Cats must be licensed.

TRASH AND RECYCLING INFORMATION: Call (609) 967-7697