Initiatives

Together, we can create a better Beach Haven for tomorrow

  • A proposed pavilion in Veterans Park in the heart of the historic district, recognized by the NJ and National Register of Historic Places.

    Veterans Park Pavilion

    ROOTED IN HISTORY, BUILT FOR COMMUNITY

    Located at the center of Veterans Park in the heart of Beach Haven's Historic District, the new Pavilion will become the focal point for community life — a place to gather, socialize, celebrate, and take shelter. Designed to feel as if it has always been there, this is Beach Haven's pavilion, built for everyone who loves this special place. Organized by Friends of Beach Haven, designed by Handline Architects, and funded through private donations, with a significant gift pledged by a local donor expected to cover most of the construction costs. Please contact us if you would like to make a tax-deductible gift. Target completion - Summer 2027

  • Beach Haven Heritage Trail

    The Beach Haven Heritage Trail is a new self-guided walking experience that brings the town's extraordinary history to life through interpretive signage, maps, and a website— connecting residents, visitors, and future generations to the people and places that shaped our well-preserved Victorian shore community. This project will highlight Beach Haven’s rich past, educate residents and visitors, and strengthen Beach Haven’s identity as one of New Jersey’s most historic shore communities. We are also adding “Historic District” markers to street signs within our nationally and state-recognized Historic District. Please contact us if you’d like to volunteer or become a sponsor a Heritage Trail Marker. Target launch: Summer 2027

  • Children playing in an all-inclusive playground with slides, climbing structures, swings, and shaded seating areas, funded by Jake's Law.

    Nelson Ave. Inclusive Playground


    Beach Haven has been awarded a NJ Green Acres Grant (Jake’s Law) to build an All-Inclusive Playground designed for children of all abilities to play together. The existing playground equipment needs to be replaced because of its age.
    The new playground would include:
    – Increased shade
    – Padded floor covering
    – New equipment for children of all abilities

    The new All-inclusive playground is now open.

  • Drone flying above a beach with people holding remote controls and umbrellas in the background.

    Drones

    SAFETY FROM THE SKY

    The Beach Haven Lifeguards and Police now have an added tool to excel - drone technology to assist first responders in their life saving efforts.

    – Range of several miles
    – Flotation device that inflates when dropped into the water
    – Can detect rip currents and hazards in the water
    – Equipped with infrared camera
    – Speakers to communicate
    – Operators will be trained and licensed
    – Already deployed in other beach communities

    The Drones are now in operation. Thank you to our generous sponsors who funded this important community project.