JOIN the Friends of Island Beach State Park Inc.

The Friends of Island Beach State Park Inc. was started in 1996 to help in securing funding and to support the growth of interpretive programs at the park. The Friends also work to enhance recreational activities, special events, educational programs, and encourage protection of the ecosystem. All this means your visit to this unique, natural wonder of a state park can be an experience you will remember.

Members of the Friends, many of them are park volunteers, also participate in many programs and activities at the park. This includes the Island Beach State Park Beach Plum Festival, Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament, Becoming an Outdoor Woman Surf Fishing Program, Barnegat Bay Festival, National Trails Day, Surf Fishing at the Beach, Kayak Tours, Nature Hikes, Interpretive Center Staff, and other programs.

We are an active support group for the park always looking for new talent and fresh ideas. If you would like to learn more, you can call the Friend's office, or stop in. We are in the first building on the right after you enter the park, approximately one mile from the gatehouse. Our telephone number is 732-793-5525 or email membership@friendsofislandbeach.com for more information. An on line application is coming soon! For now you may print out a copy of our application form, fill it out and mail it to our office with your payment. Membership dues are $15 for an individual membership and $25 for a family membership.