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Berkeley Township, New Jersey, offers residents suburban comfort, natural beauty, coastal living, and a welcoming atmosphere. Located in Ocean County, the township provides easy access to the South Jersey Shore while offering a quieter, more relaxed home atmosphere that still maintains plenty of local and chain businesses of its own. D.R. Horton offers a range of Berkeley Township homes for sale. Our homes come with modern designs that allow you to make it your own, and all of our Berkeley Township new construction homes offer spacious open floorplans and smart home technology.

Why choose Berkeley Township, New Jersey

Berkeley Township's natural beauty is one of its main attractions, and since the township’s incorporation in 1875, it has developed with tourism in mind. Today, this means residents have access to an abundance of outdoor attractions, like parks, beaches, and golf courses, as well as plenty of stores and restaurants that make life convenient. Residents have all of this in a relaxed, welcoming, suburban atmosphere without having to leave town, making it an ideal location to settle down in a new build home.

For times when you need to head outside of Berkeley Township, the community is convenient to Route 9 and the Garden State Parkway, making it easy for residents to commute to nearby cities or enjoy a change of pace. This also allows residents easy access to additional entertainment or nightlife in nearby cities like Toms River or Seaside Heights, as well as extra opportunities to explore the region’s natural beauty. Berkeley Township is also about 66 miles from two major airports: Newark Liberty International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport, providing additional options for travel.

With its coastal scenery, recreational spaces, and community-focused activities, Berkeley Township provides a welcoming environment for families, professionals, and retirees who want to find a new construction home near the Jersey Shore.

Community life in Berkeley, New Jersey

Berkeley Township’s welcoming community spirit is evident through events and activities. The township hosts an annual Winterfest with ice skating, food trucks, and entertainment for all ages. In the spring, the annual Easter Egg Hunt takes place at Veterans Park, with prizes available for participating children. Veterans Park is also the host location of the Berkeley Sounds of Summer Concert Series. The concert series is free to attend, but food and drink can be purchased from local vendors. Some shows in the series have special events attached, like a beach performance, an all day celebration, or fireworks after the show. Residents can enjoy more fireworks in Seaside Heights, a nearby beach town across the bay, during their 4th of July celebration. The event has a firework show visible from anywhere on the boardwalk.

Residents can also take advantage of major events and festivals in the surrounding area, like the Sea.Hear. Now Festival about 30 miles away in Asbury Park. This festival is a highly anticipated annual event in the area that offers a great weekend full of live music, surf culture, and art. The festival captures shore culture in just two days, with over 25 bands split between park and sandy beach stages, as well as a team surfing competition, food vendors from across the region, and art gallery installations to enjoy.

Asbury Park, New Jersey is also home to other iconic events and venues, such as the Stone Pony live music venue. Stone Pony is where local musicians like Bruce Springsteen, Southside Johnny, and Steven Van Zandt got their first break. Today, the Stone Pony presents legendary and up-and-coming artists, making it a great place to experience live music. For those interested in independent film, the town also hosts the Asbury Park Film Festival, held annually in late March, which presents a variety of movie screenings and discussions with filmmakers.

The Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway, New Jersey, about 20 miles away, hosts a wealth of performances, including musicals and other cultural events. This venue offers a range of shows, from theater productions to concerts to the ballet, making it a great option for those interested in live performances.

Sports fans have great options too. Lakewood, which is about a 15-mile drive from Berkeley Township, is the home of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, a minor league team in the South Atlantic League. The team is an affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, so Phillies fans can root for up-and-coming players at a field a bit closer to home.

Those looking for both quality produce and entertainment have several options in the area as well. The RFP Nursery Lanoka Harbor, about a five-mile drive, is open for you-pick blueberries in the summer and offers other locally grown fruits and vegetables year-round. Argos Farm, less than 10 miles away, has you-pick blueberries, sunflower picking, and a corn maze and pumpkin patch in the fall. The farm also has pony rides, a zip-line, an obstacle course, pedal carts, and other entertainment.

With its natural beauty and proximity to live entertainment, sports, and fresh produce, Berkeley Township appeals to those seeking an active lifestyle near the Atlantic Ocean.

Outdoor adventures in Berkeley Township, New Jersey

Berkeley Township, New Jersey, offers residents a diverse range of outdoor activities. The township itself is renowned for its natural beauty, which is celebrated and embraced through numerous city, county, and state parks in the town. The parks in Berkeley Township have a wide range of vistas and recreational activities—from bay beaches to basketball courts and playgrounds. Veterans Park is a town favorite and serves as a central recreational spot for outdoor events, sports, and more. Veterans Park has a unique set of features, like an amphitheater that hosts summer concerts, an 18-hole golf course, and a skate park that’s open to BMX riders, skateboarders, scooter riders, and inline skaters. The municipally-run golf course at Veterans Park, also known as the Cedar Creek Golf Course, is a scenic 6,065-yard course featuring narrow fairways carved out of the Pinelands on the front nine and three lakes with hilly terrain on the back nine. In addition, the park includes fields, courts, and designated space for a wide variety of sports and play, providing opportunities for softball, football, soccer, bocce ball, volleyball, handball, and horseshoes. And of course, there is also a large playground and picnic pavilion.

There are many other city and county maintained parks in Berkeley Township that offer dog parks, sporting fields and courts, playgrounds, beaches, or a combination, like with the playgrounds located at Butler and Amherst Beaches. But for more extensive nature outings, Berkeley Township and the surrounding area is also home to two state parks that provide their own unique ways to enjoy the area’s diverse landscape.

Double Trouble State Park spans across multiple towns, including Berkeley Township. The park protects over 8,000 acres of land, water, and swampland and is centered around a historic village–now a ghost town–and Cedar Creek. Cedar Creek, which once contributed to the livelihood of a sawmill and cranberry operation, is now a favorite for water activities like kayaking and canoeing. The park also provides miles of trails through swamps and pine forests that are suitable for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. The park also offers opportunities for fishing, as well as hunting and trapping in specified areas.

Island Beach State Park, located across the Barnegat Bay from Berkeley Township, sits on a 10-mile barrier island and is home to sand dunes, white sand beaches, and diverse wildlife. Park visitors can participate in a wide variety of activities thanks to the park’s diverse landscape. The area provides opportunities for observing incredible birds–including New Jersey’s largest osprey colony–or lush plants, swimming in the ocean during the summer months when there is a lifeguard on duty, walking along the white sandy beach, surfing and windsurfing, crabbing, fishing, waterfowl hunting, hiking, biking, horseback riding, kayaking, paddleboarding, and more.

More outdoor beach and bay activities are readily available in the surrounding area. Residents can enjoy boat tours on Barnegat Bay or visit Barnacle Bill's Amusements for mini golf and arcade games. For those interested in exploring beyond Berkeley Township, the waves at nearby Seaside Heights are just right for surfing during the winter months, and Barnegat Light is known for its picturesque views and historic lighthouse.

Ocean City, New Jersey, 55 miles away, makes a fun day trip, weekend, or longer stay for people of all ages. The iconic two-mile boardwalk is a major draw, featuring amusement rides, shops, and the Music Pier, which hosts various concerts and events throughout the year. The Playland Castaway Cove amusement park at Ocean City has more than 30 rides, go-karts, and mini golf. There's also a water park nearby. Ocean City's sandy-white beaches are great for swimming, tanning, and snoozing.

With its combination of local parks, beaches, and nearby attractions in South Jersey, Berkeley Township provides residents with numerous opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities and engage with the community throughout the year.

Businesses and economics in Berkeley Township, New Jersey

Berkeley Township, New Jersey’s economy benefits from its location in Ocean County and proximity to major routes, providing residents with employment options in various sectors. For example, Hackensack Meridian Health has several facilities that are about a 25-mile drive, the headquarters of ShopRite is around 35 miles, and the medical center of CentraState Healthcare System is just a bit further away.

Other major employers include Community Medical Center (part of RWJBarnabas Health), the school district and municipal government, Walmart, Home Depot, and tourism-related businesses. Lockheed Martin has several sites that are about 45 miles from Berkeley Township. Netflix is also building a major production facility at the former Fort Monmouth Army base in Oceanport, about a 35-mile drive away.

What makes Berkeley Township a great place to live

Berkeley Township, New Jersey, offers residents a combination of coastal living and suburban comfort. The town's location in Ocean County provides easy access to beaches and natural areas while maintaining a family-friendly atmosphere. Many residents take part in the Polar Plunge in nearby Seaside Heights, which supports New Jersey’s Special Olympics program, or simply go to cheer on those brave enough to jump in the ocean in February. The finish line of the Tour de Shore bike race, which raises money for MS research, is in Ocean City, New Jersey, and is another great event that Berkeley Township residents take pride in.

Families are drawn to Berkeley Township for its schools and coastal environment. Working professionals appreciate the location, which allows for reasonable commutes to larger job centers from a more relaxed residential setting. Retirees find Berkeley Township appealing due to its mix of activities, natural beauty, and gentle coastal weather.

New construction Berkeley Township

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