It’s not a complete vacation without a friendly game of tennis. Luckily, LBI offers courts all throughout the island. There’s a variety of courts for the public in each township, plus some private courts for those looking for something a little more intimate with community and lessons. So choose your court on Long Beach Island below and get swinging!
Pick Your Tennis Court 👇
Long Beach Township
The following courts are located on the island and are available to the public, often for a small fee.
📍 Locations:
5000 West Ave, Long Beach Township: 1 court
93rd Street ACME: 3 courts
North Beach (Sandcastle Ln): 1 court
161 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach Township: 1 court
55 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach township: 1 court
Courts: All outdoor hard courts
Fees: Recreation Badge required May 24 – Sept 9.
$40 seasonal (resident, with ID)
$80 seasonal (non-resident)
$20 weekly
$10 daily
Free for veterans and active military
Note: Badges sold via the My Beach Mobile app or at the 68th St Beach Badge Shack (ID required for resident rate)
Barnegat Light
📍 Location: 10 W 10th St 🕒 Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Courts: 3 outdoor hard courts
Fees:
The tennis courts are public courts and can be used by anyone. ALL players must have a current Barnegat Light season beach badge. If you do not have a beach badge the charge will be $10 per hour per court.
Rules: Reservations are recommended, Barnegat Light residents can make reservations two weeks in advance and all others one week in advance. Reservations must be made at the Beach Badge Booth located on West 11th St. All children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The courts are open 8:00AM until 8:00PM seven days a week during the season. All players must check in at the Beach Badge Booth before play begins. During the off-season all play is first, come first serve and there is no charge to to play on the courts.
Beach Haven
📍 Location: 325 Pearl St, Beach Haven, NJ 08008
Courts: 7 outdoor hard courts
Fees:
- Resident Seasonal Pass: $80.00 — Proof of residency required (NJ driver’s license or tax/water/sewer bill or 12-month lease). Includes dependents residing in the home. Purchase in person at the Pickleball Shack at Nelson Ave. Park.
Non-Resident Seasonal Pass: $120.00
Weekly Pass: $30.00
- Daily Pass: $10.00 (No sales before 10 AM in season)
Veterans: Free lifetime recreation badges available with ID at the Centre St. beach badge office (valid at all recreation areas).
Active Military: Free weekly wristbands for active duty and immediate family. Available with ID at the Centre St. beach badge office.
Rules & Hours: The Tennis Shack is open every day, except Wednesday, from 7am until noon on Memorial Day Weekend (Friday – Monday) and June 15th through Labor Day. Passes are NOT required when the Tennis Shack is closed.
Ship Bottom
📍 Location: 271 W 6th St (between Barnegat Ave. and Central)
Courts: 2 outdoor hard courts
Fees: Residents: $50 annual badge. Non-residents: $80 annual, $20 weekly, $5 daily (pay attendant at court)
Surf City
📍 Location: N Barnegat Ave & N 1st St
Courts: 1 outdoor hard court
Fees: Access with a beach badge — $50 seasonal, $20 weekly, $10 daily; free for veterans, active duty military, and senior citizens
Harvey Cedars
📍 Location: W Burlington Ave, Harvey Cedars
Courts: 2 outdoor hard courts
Fees: Residents need only a beach badge. Non-residents: $100 seasonal, $20 weekly, $10 daily (can be purchased on site)
Reservations: Reservations can be made at the Recreation Booth between 10am & 4pm or call 609-361-9733
St. Francis Community Center
📍 Location: 4700 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, NJ 08008
Courts: 2 outdoor hard courts
Fees: Open to the public and vacationers
Tennis Lessons: Offers age-appropriate tennis instruction focusing on skill development, coordination, and fun. For ages 5-12.
LBIF Recreation Club
📍 Location: 120 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, NJ 08008
Courts: 9 clay outdoor courts
Fees: $1,500 (Membership includes 2 adults and 4 children under the age of 26)
Tennis Lessons: LBIF offers a summer camp for ages 4 – 17, allowing one day or full week sign ups.
Loveladies Tennis Club
📍 Location: 291 Riviera Dr, Long Beach, NJ 08008
Courts: 8 har-tru courts
Fees: To inquire about membership fee, visit: https://www.loveladiestennisclub.com/about-ltc
Perks: Play competitive tennis, meet new friends, take lessons with top-notch instructors, and be a part of a vibrant tennis community.
About the Author
Patrick Johns is a New Jersey writer with a background in engineering and mathematics. He spent his summers on LBI glued to his beach chair reading his next favorite book. He worked at Custard Hut, Country Kettle Chowder, Thundering Surf Waterpark, and Long Beach Island Foundation. After working for a large engineering firm for 3 years outside Washington D.C., he discovered his passion for writing and decided to move to Spain. For 4 years he taught English overseas, wrote and published his own fantasy and poetry books, wrote and performed his own music live, and got involved in many freelance projects like copywriting, editing, and book coaching. Currently back in the US, Patrick is passionate about inspiring people with non-writing backgrounds to gain the confidence, routine, and skills to finally start the book they’ve always wanted to write. He’s convinced his writing journey blossomed from those days reading on the beach in Long Beach Island.
When he’s not writing, you can find him…
🏄 Out in the ocean, surfing some narly waves
📚 Reading whatever he can get his hands on
🗺️ Traveling and seeking inspiration for his next book
Follow Patrick’s writing journey on his website:
www.patrickjohnswrites.com