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Map of Toms River Township with Pleasant Plains marked

Notable Neighborhoods of Toms River Pleasant Plains

A residential section on the north side of Toms River, near Parkway Exit 83.

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The Short Take

Pleasant Plains At A Glance

Pleasant Plains is one of the neighborhood sections the township's plan names, alongside downtown Toms River, the east, west and north sections, Silverton and the beach communities. The northern part of the township is largely developed with residential subdivisions, and one of the plan's goals is to maintain the rural character of North Dover and Pleasant Plains.

Sources: Toms River Township Land Use Plan; Wikipedia, Toms River. Checked October 2026.

Known For A Rural Feel

The township plan sets a goal of keeping the rural character of North Dover and Pleasant Plains as the area grows.

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

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Schools in or near Pleasant Plains in the Toms River Regional Schools district include North Dover Elementary School (1759 New Hampshire Avenue), Citta Elementary School (2050 Lakewood Road) and Toms River High School North (1245 Old Freehold Road). The district's high schools are Toms River High School East (1225 Raider Way), High School North (1245 Old Freehold Road) and High School South (55 Hyers Street). 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.

Pleasant Plains Q&A

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

Where is Pleasant Plains in Toms River?

On the north side of Toms River Township; the township plan names it as one of its neighborhood sections. Source: Toms River Township Land Use Plan.

Is Pleasant Plains its own town?

No. It is one of the communities and place names within Toms River Township. Source: Wikipedia.

What does the township plan say about Pleasant Plains?

One of its goals is to maintain the rural character of North Dover and Pleasant Plains. Source: Toms River Township Land Use Plan.

Which Parkway exit is closest to Pleasant Plains?

Exit 83 (US 9 north, Route 166 and County Route 571), about 1.4 miles in a straight line. Source: Wikipedia.

Which elementary schools are near Pleasant Plains?

North Dover Elementary School and Citta Elementary School. Assignment goes by address. Source: Toms River Regional Schools.

Is there a park and ride nearby?

NJ Transit's Toms River Park & Ride is at Parkway Exit 81 North and Water Street. Source: NJ Transit.

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