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Main Street (Route 166) at Water Street in downtown Toms River, looking north

Notable Neighborhoods of Toms River Downtown Toms River

The historic village of Toms River and the civic center of Ocean County, on the banks of the river.

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The Short Take

Downtown Toms River At A Glance

The township plan puts Downtown Toms River between the Toms River on the south, the Garden State Parkway on the west and Route 37 on the north, reaching slightly past Hooper Avenue on the east. The village was an important gateway seaport during Revolutionary times and a strong center for trade into the early twentieth century. Today it is the civic center for township and county offices, with many law offices near the County Court House.

Source: Toms River Township Land Use Plan, checked October 2026.

The docks and gazebo at Huddy Park on the Toms River, downtown Toms River. Photo: Lindsey40186, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Known For Huddy Park

Huddy Park at 39 East Water Street has a kayak launch, a gazebo stage, picnic benches and historic sites, and hosts special events. A farmers' market runs Wednesdays from June 17 through October 14 at the Town Hall Courtyard.

Sources: Toms River Township, Huddy Park; The Shore Standard. Checked October 2026.

Home Prices

What Homes Have Sold For

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Where To Eat Nearby

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Know Before You Buy

Flood Zones And Schools

Before you make an offer, look up the address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and ask the seller for the flood zone and any elevation certificate. Dennis Mark can pull the flood zone for any home you're considering.

Schools in or near Downtown Toms River in the Toms River Regional Schools district include Toms River High School South (55 Hyers Street), Walnut Street Elementary School (60 Walnut Street) and Washington Street Elementary School (500 West Earl Court). The district's other high schools are East (1225 Raider Way) and North (1245 Old Freehold Road). The district assigns schools by address, so confirm the assigned school for an exact address with the district (school directory).

School information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and boundaries change often. Verify enrollment with the school district.

Source: Toms River Regional Schools, checked October 2026.

Downtown Toms River Q&A

Common questions, each with its source. Checked October 2026.

What are the boundaries of Downtown Toms River?

The township plan puts it between the Toms River, the Garden State Parkway, Route 37 and slightly past Hooper Avenue. Source: Toms River Township Land Use Plan.

Is there a kayak launch downtown?

Yes, at Huddy Park, 39 East Water Street. Source: Toms River Township.

Why are there so many law offices downtown?

Downtown is a civic center for township and county offices, and the County Court House is here. Source: Toms River Township Land Use Plan.

Is there a farmers' market downtown?

A local guide lists a Wednesday market from June 17 through October 14 at the Town Hall Courtyard. Source: The Shore Standard.

Is there a park and ride near downtown?

Yes. NJ Transit's Toms River Park & Ride is at Parkway Exit 81 North and Water Street, with 552 standard spaces. Source: NJ Transit.

What was downtown Toms River historically?

An important gateway seaport during Revolutionary times and a trade center into the early twentieth century. Source: Toms River Township Land Use Plan.

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Photo: Dennis Mark InterdonatoThe Captain George W. Giberson House, downtown Toms River. Photo: James Welsh, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

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