OkBid1535 t1_jdqek06 wrote on March 26, 2023 at 11:19 AM

Reply to comment by solarsound in Can someone explain the justification for having "private" beaches? It seems like access to natural attractions should be free. by SnooBooks4898

Are state parks free this year though? If I go to island beach state park for example I can almost guarantee I have to pay a fee. Even as a local.

My husband and I were just discussing how IF you participate in a beach clean up than you SHOULD be given a beach pass for the season. Hey thanks for cleaning up the beach for free, here’s incentive to do it again. Carry in and out and leave no trace behind. Ya know?

A pipe dream I’m aware. God forbid our beaches be free. Yet countless other states along the shore have entirely free beaches throughout the state

Explain it to me like I’m 5

Specialist_Finding94 t1_jdqj62c wrote on March 26, 2023 at 12:13 PM

I think the clean up in exchange for a pass is a great idea & way to get more people invested in their own communities!!

la_de_cha t1_jdqjheh wrote on March 26, 2023 at 12:17 PM

They have yet to make an announcement weather they will charge entrance fees yet. As of right now they are currently selling state park passes. Which are for all state parks in Jersey. Last year they announced the entrance was free around May, right before Memorial Day. The beach clean up idea is great, but every beach is owned by different people, so it you would only have access to one beach in particular.