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CBS News
23-05-2025
- CBS News
Experience Wildwood's free family fun this summer season in New Jersey
Free family fun in Wildwood, NJ extends far beyond the beach Free family fun in Wildwood, NJ extends far beyond the beach Free family fun in Wildwood, NJ extends far beyond the beach Sun, surf, and plenty of sand. The Wildwoods offer five miles of sun-soaked beaches and no beach tags are required. "Unlike most of New Jersey, there's no beach tag necessary. You can bring your family down enjoy a great day at the beach," said Louis Belasco, executive director of Greater Wildwoods Tourism Authority. Throughout the summer season, visitors can enjoy activities in Downtown Wildwood like free Tuesday night movies and Thursday night concerts at Byrne Plaza, along with a number of free festivals around town, plus free fireworks every Friday night. "We have so much free things to do that a family can really defray a lot of the costs of their vacation, by taking advantage of all the great free things we have," said Ben Rose, director of marketing & public relations of Greater Wildwoods Tourism Authority. Fun for families at Sunrise Park Located along the beach edge of Wildwood Crest between Rambler Road and Lotus Road. This popular stop features a large playground for kids of all ages, a spray ground and an outdoor fitness center for adults. "You're never more than a few short blocks to a playground on this island," said Belasco. A beach for your furry friends Even dogs can enjoy the sand and the ocean. Wildwood has a free dog park and beach from Maple to Glenwood avenues. Enter under the boardwalk at Maple Avenue. The dog park is open daily, and the dog beach is open from dawn to dusk. "Wildwood definitely surpasses other beaches in terms of dog friendliness and the length of the beach," said Delaware resident Elise Conner. Bikeability at its best Explore the Wildwoods with a scenic, 10-mile round-trip bike path adventure from the southern dunes onto the boardwalk to the seawall in North Wildwood. "We coined the phrase 'bikeability' because the Wildwoods have the greatest bike path," said Rose. "It's great to bike here and no hills!" said Pennsylvania resident Betsy Medon. Need wheels? D.R. Bradley's has you covered. Rent a bike from a local business that has served the Wildwoods for over 20 years. "It's just the best way to go around and see the Wildwoods," said owner Dan Bradley.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Yahoo
Boardwalk in New Jersey named best in America
WILDWOOD, N.J. (PIX11) – A boardwalk in New Jersey has been named the best in the United States. The Wildwoods Boardwalk in South Jersey won Best Boardwalk in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards 2025 competition. More Local News 'Originally a 150-yard boardwalk at its inception in the 1890s, the boardwalk in Wildwoods, New Jersey, now stretches for 38 blocks and is packed with shops, restaurants, bars, water parks, and an amusement pier featuring over 100 attractions,' USA Today wrote. Other boardwalks in New Jersey also placed in the top 10. The Atlantic City Boardwalk was ranked No. 6, while the Ocean City Boardwalk was ranked No. 8. The boardwalks were all nominated by a panel of experts and then voted on by the public. 'This recognition is truly special because it comes from the visitors, residents, and fans of the Wildwoods who cherish our boardwalk,' said Louis Belasco, the executive director of the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority. 'We're thrilled that visitors celebrate The Wildwoods and our boardwalk as a premier gem of the Jersey Shore.' Finn Hoogensen is a digital journalist who has covered local news for more than six years. He has been with PIX11 News since 2022. See more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
