Ideal Beach is located on the sandy shoreline of Raritan Bay on Bayside Parkway in North Middletown (zip code 07718). On clear days, you can see New York City's coastline. The beach comprises 25 acres of land and is an amazing location to relax. Swimming, fishing and boating are all permitted at the beach.
There are also bathrooms and a playground for visitors to use. Admission is free but no pets are allowed. Both the beach and the restrooms are open seasonally with beach hours being May through October from Dawn to Dusk. On clear days, you can see New York City's coastline.Ideal beach is 25 acres.
More information is available on the following website: https://www.middletownnj.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Ideal-Beach-22
The NJDEP is not currently monitoring this beach for water quality standards.
Updated June 2021
Keep your distance from other people.
Practicing social distancing is still essential. Only go to the beach if you are able to keep 6 feet or 2 meters away from others. Follow the instructions provided by your local health authorities. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter our efforts to curb the virus’s spread.
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Keep your distance from other people.
Practicing social distancing is still essential. Only go to the beach if you are able to keep 6 feet or 2 meters away from others. Follow the instructions provided by your local health authorities. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter our efforts to curb the virus’s spread.
- No data available
- Current Status
Ideal Beach is located on the sandy shoreline of Raritan Bay on Bayside Parkway in North Middletown (zip code 07718). On clear days, you can see New York City's coastline. The beach comprises 25 acres of land and is an amazing location to relax. Swimming, fishing and boating are all permitted at the beach.
There are also bathrooms and a playground for visitors to use. Admission is free but no pets are allowed. Both the beach and the restrooms are open seasonally with beach hours being May through October from Dawn to Dusk. On clear days, you can see New York City's coastline.Ideal beach is 25 acres.
More information is available on the following website: https://www.middletownnj.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Ideal-Beach-22
The NJDEP is not currently monitoring this beach for water quality standards.
Updated June 2021
| Beach | Location | Water Quality | Water Quality | |||
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| Staten Island, New York | Staten Island, New York | Historical Status | ||||
| Leonardo, New Jersey | Leonardo, New Jersey | Current Status | ||||
| Highlands, New Jersey | Highlands, New Jersey | Historical Status | ||||
| Highlands, New Jersey | Highlands, New Jersey | Current Status | ||||
