Ribbon cutting ceremony of the new playground at Patriots' County Park

Scoring Big with Inclusive Play

With ceremonially 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, Jackson Township officials, and Mary Jane Bavais, Director of the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 18 for the new playground at Patriots County Park, 485 Bowman Road, Jackson.

Consumer Affairs event at Captains Inn Restaurant

Protecting Consumers, Together

Ocean County hosted the annual summer meeting for County and Municipal Consumer Agencies on Friday, July 18 to present key insights on protecting residents and tourists from becoming victims of Consumer Fraud.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the Huddy House in Downtown Toms River

Now Booking: The Huddy House Bed and Breakfast

Ocean County Commissioners Jennifier Bacchione and Robert Arace had the honor of joining Huddy House Bed and Breakfast for its grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony on July 9. Located at 801 Main Street in Downtown Toms River, the Huddy House offers a cozy retreat that captures the elegance of a bygone era. On behalf of the Board, we wish the Huddy House the best of luck on this new endeavor!

Ocean County Commissioner Robert Arace joins the NJ Attorney General's Office and the Ocean County Consumer Affairs Department to promote safe summers on the Seaside Boardwalk

Keeping It Fair at the Boardwalk

Ocean County officials joined New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the State Division of Consumer Affairs Acting Director Elizabeth M. Harris on the Seaside Heights boardwalk to kick off the “Safe Summer” compliance initiative.

Ocean County Parks Touch a Truck 2026

Trucks, Tires & Tiny Drivers

Families from all over Ocean County came out to Jakes Branch County Park on June 27 for a fun-filled day at our annual Touch-a-Truck event, hosted by Ocean County Parks & Recreation and the Ocean County Board of Commissioners.