Public Conduct in Toms River, NJ (2026)
4 verified public conduct rules for Toms River, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Skateboarding Rules
Toms River Township bans skateboarding, hobbyist activities and organized sporting activities on the grounds of the Municipal Complex and the adjacent Parking Garage at 33 Washington Street. Skateboards ridden on private or quasi-public property, like a shopping center lot, without the owner's written consent are also banned. Violators risk equipment confiscation and, for adults, a $100 fine under Chapter 430.
Toms River Skateboarding Rules and Penalties
Significant RestrictionsToms River Township Code § 430-2A, B
No person shall use, operate or ride upon any skateboard or participate in any hobbyist activity on the grounds surrounding the Toms River Township Municipal Complex or in the Municipal Parking Garage located adjacent to the Municipal Complex at 33 Washington Street. ... In the event that an individual violates the above subsection, said skateboard or hobbyist equipment shall be confiscated and...
Loitering Rules
Toms River Township prohibits loitering that breaches the peace, disturbs others, or blocks pedestrians and vehicles in any public place. Police can order a person to leave, and refusal to comply is itself a violation under Township Code Article III.
Toms River Loitering Rules
Some RestrictionsToms River Township Code § 388-7
No person shall loiter in a public place in such manner as to: A. Create or cause to be created a danger of breach of the peace. B. Create or cause to be created any disturbance or annoyance to the comfort and repose of any person. C. Obstruct the free passage of pedestrians or vehicles. D. Obstruct, molest or interfere with any person lawfully in any public place as defined in § 38...
Outdoor Smoking Restrictions
Smoking is banned on Ortley Beach's North and South Beaches, Shelter Cove Beach, and at the Municipal Swimming Pool, and within 100 feet of playground equipment in any Township park, with only a few small designated smoking areas carved out.
Toms River Outdoor Smoking Ban
Some RestrictionsToms River Township Code § 433-6
Smoking, as defined in § 433-1, is hereby prohibited at both North and South Beaches of Ortley Beach, Shelter Cove Beach and the Municipal Swimming Pool, except in designated smoking areas as noted in § 433-6B. B. Designated smoking areas, where smoking is permitted, are hereby established at the following locations: (1) The North Beach: 50 feet north off 5th Avenue. (2) The South Beac...
Public Alcohol Use
Toms River Township bars drinking or carrying an open alcohol container on streets, sidewalks, parks, and in parked or moving vehicles, plus on private property without the owner's OK.
Toms River Public Alcohol Consumption Ban
Significant RestrictionsToms River Township Code § 388-4W(1)(a), (c)
No person shall consume an alcoholic beverage within the Township of Toms River or have in his or her possession any open alcoholic beverage container with unconsumed alcoholic beverage while: In or on a public street, lane, roadway, avenue, sidewalk, public parking place, park, playground, recreational area, school building or grounds or any other public or quasi-public place or on any public ...