Ribbon cutting ceremony of the new playground at Cattus Island County Park

New Space to Play at Cattus Island

With ceremonial scissors in hand, Ocean County Commissioner Robert S. Arace, Chairman of the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation, was joined with Ocean County Commissioner Jennifier Bacchione, Ocean County Commissioner Virginia E. Haines, Ocean County Administrator Michael J. Fiure, Mary Jane Bavais, Director of the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation and staff during a ribbon cutting on Nov. 24 for the new playground at Cattus Island County Park, 1170 Cattus Island Boulevard, Toms River.

Countdown to Independence Celebration 2025

Honoring America’s Roots

As the Nation continues its multi-year commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, the Ocean County Board of Commissioners joined the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission and the Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department for the annual Countdown to Independence commemoration.

Ocean County Board of Commissioners attend the Ocean County Vocational Technical School's groundbreaking on a house being built by the construction program

Breaking Ground on Skills and Homes

Members of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners joined Ocean County Vocational Technical School students and professionals, Berkeley Township officials, community partners and donors for the ceremonial start of a new home in Berkeley Township on Nov. 13.

Ocean County thanks its veterans. Veterans Day 2025

Thank You For Your Service

The Ocean County Board of Commissioners honored the many veterans who serve within Ocean County Government during a morning ceremony on the south lawn of the Ocean County Administration Building on Nov. 12.

Ribbon cutting ceremony of the new playground at Ocean County Park

ZIP, SLIDE, AND PLAY

From slides and swings to a dual zipline and outdoor fitness stations, Ocean County Commissioners, local officials, and project partners gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly remodeled “Slide City” playground at Ocean County Park on Nov. 6.