Thomas Fitterer
Ocean Township Neighborhood Expert
Ocean Township is a township located in east central Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. Ocean Township consists of three main unincorporated communities: Wanamassa, Oakhurst and Wayside. The township is divided into two zip codes, 07755 (Oakhurst) and 07712 (Wannamassa & Wayside, main city Asbury Park).Small portions have Allenhurst (07711) and Deal (07723) zip codes.
As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 27,291, reflecting an increase of 332 (+1.2%) from the 26,959 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 1,901 (+7.6%) from the 25,058 counted in the 1990 Census.
Thomas "Tom" Fitterer Ocean Township Neighborhood Expert (732) 890-7627 [email protected] |
Campuses
163 Monmouth Road
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
Phone: 1-732-531-5600
550 West Park Ave.
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
Phone: 1-732-531-5650
Township of Ocean Intermediate School
1200 West Park Ave
Ocean, NJ 07712
Phone: 1-732-531-5630
Fax: 1-732-493-1891
Ocean Township Elementary School
555 Dow Ave.
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
Phone: 1-732-531-5690
901 Bendermere Ave
Ocean, NJ 07712
Phone: 1-732-531-5700
733 Bowne Road
Ocean, NJ 07712
Phone: 1-732-531-5710
The Township of Ocean’s five-member, non-partisan Council operate under the Council-Manager form of government. Council members serve four-year concurrent terms. The Council is elected at large with the Mayor elected among the Council members. The Council sets policy for the municipality. The Mayor presides over the Council and, as a member, has a voice and a vote in its proceedings. All present Council terms expire June 30, 2019. To read a biography on the Mayor and Council, just click on their names below.
Mayor Christopher P. Siciliano
Deputy Mayor Robert V. Acerra, Sr.
Councilwoman Donna L. Schepiga
Councilman John P. Napolitani, Sr.
Contact Information
Mayor and Council:
732-531-5000, ext. 3320
Township of Ocean
399 Monmouth Rd.
Oakhurst, NJ 07755-1589
Chief of PoliceSteven R. Peters |
Township Of Ocean Police Department
399 Monmouth Road
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
732-531-1800
Email Us:Click Here
Emergency: 9-1-1
1003 Wickapecko Drive
Ocean, NJ 07712
The Township of Ocean is home to a number of great parks and outdoor facilities available for use.
Outdoor Facilities:
Community Pool and Tennis Facility – West Park Avenue, Oakhurst
Joe Palaia Park – Dow Avenue and Whalepond Road, Oakhurst Trail Map
Oakhurst First Aid & Fire Company Memorial Fields – off Larkin Place Oakhurst
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 Blvd. & Logan Road, Wanamassa
Wayside Park – Green Grove Road, Wayside
Planning a birthday, wedding, or other special event?
The Township of Ocean offers a number of indoor facilities available to rent.
The following is general information about the facilities available:
WEST PARK RECREATION CENTER - 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
SENIOR CENTER (Behind West Park Rec. Center) Available for drop-in use on weekdays (non-holiday) 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. when not in use for scheduled senior activities. Available senior activities may be found in the seasonal recreation brochure available at the Dept. of Human Services (601 Deal Rd.) or on-line at www.oceantwp.org
Driving Directions to the West Park Recreation Center
OAKHURST PARK MEETING ROOM - Memorial Parkway, 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
Township of Ocean Library 701 Deal Road, Ocean, NJ 07712 The Ocean Township Library, located at 701 Deal Road, has something for everyone. In addition to our adult and children’s fiction and non-fiction book collections, the library offers a large collection of audio and e-books. Assistance is available for putting e-books onto your personal device. There is free wireless access for those who choose to bring their own laptops or devices, or you may use the library’s computers for free Internet access. The library offers free programs for all ages including children’s story time, craft nights, adult and young adult book clubs, movies, concerts and more. There is a quiet study room as well as rooms for reading a book or one of the many available newspapers and magazines. In addition, shelves are designed to be accessible to the handicapped. To learn more about our programs, visit www.monmouthcountylib.org or call the library at 732-531-5092. |