Lifeguards Up At Seven Presidents Beach Starting May 25

LONG BRANCH, NJ — While this rainy, gloomy weather doesn't appear to be leaving New Jersey anytime soon, there are sunnier days ahead:

Mark your calendars for Memorial Day weekend, because that's when lifeguards return to Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park in Long Branch.

Weather permitting, lifeguards will report for duty at Seven Presidents starting Saturday, May 25. They will be there weekends only, and then daily starting June 15.

Many people drown on the Jersey Shore every summer. A young man just drowned May 4 at Spring Lake. Nearly all drowning deaths occur on beaches where lifeguards are either not yet on duty for the season, or drownings occur in the early morning or evening when lifeguards have not started yet or left for the day.

Besides guarded swimming, Seven Presidents also offers family-friendly amenities including a playground, volleyball court, snack bar and the Skateplex.

Daily access passes are $10 for individuals 18 years old and over. The cost of a daily parking pass is $10.

Seven Presidents season passes are $75 for adults 18 to 64 and $30 for adults 65 and older. Children under 18 are free. Season parking passes are $75. These passes are good through September 2.

Be sure to enjoy the park all summer long by purchasing season park access and parking passes. Both are available for purchase at the Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park Pavilion, Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, daily from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The Park Pavilion accepts credit and debit cards for season beach access passes.

Season park access and parking passes are also available at the Monmouth County Park System Headquarters, Thompson Park, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., through June 14. Appointments are accepted and can be made by calling 732-842-4000, ext. 1.