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Tennis & Pickleball Court Closure on June 9
Published on June 04, 2026
Please be advised that the Tennis and Pickleball complex will be closed June 9th due to maintenance tasks. Please make other arrangements that day if…
Basketball, Pickleball, and Tennis Courts Open for Public Access
Published on May 26, 2026
The Pickleball, Tennis, and Basketball courts are now open for public access. Court hours are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Currently, tennis and pickleball a…
Coaches Needed for Rec Basketball
Published on October 22, 2025
.cf0{font-family:Consolas;font-size:11pt;}The Ventnor Recreation Department is seeking coaches for its 3rd and 4th grade travel basketball teams for …
Pickleball Tournament Will Affect Court Hours September 5-7
Published on September 05, 2025
The pickleball courts will be closed for a tournament:Friday, September 5 from 10 AM to 2 PMSaturday, September 6 from 9 AM to 5 PMSunday, September …
Tennis Courts Closed for Funky Pickle Tournament July 24-26
Published on July 24, 2025
The City of Ventnor is hosting the Funky Pickle: Ventnor Classic tournament. Due to the event, the tennis and pickleball courts are currently closed …
Community Yard Sale June 28 and 29
Published on June 26, 2025
Find treasures in this year's Community Yard Sale on Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Click here to download the map and …
Tennis and Pickleball Courts Closed for Maintenance June 11 and 12
Published on June 09, 2025
The Ventnor Pickleball and Tennis Courts will be closed for maintenance on Wednesday, June 11, and Thursday, June 12, 2025. Access will be prohibite…
Now Hiring Sports Camp Counselors
Published on May 21, 2025
The City is seeking to hire counselors for its summer Sports Camp hosted by the Ventnor Recreation Department. Counselors must be at least 16 years o…
Pickleball and Tennis Court Updates
Published on May 21, 2025
Starting May 24, 2025, the tennis and pickleball courts will require reservations only on the weekends through June 21, 2025. Beginning June 21, 2025…
Ventnor Community Yard Sale Coming June 28-29
Published on April 16, 2025
The Ventnor Community Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025, and Sunday, June 29, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is free for resid…
Summer Camp Registration Now Open on RecDesk
Published on March 14, 2025
Ventnor Recreation has a wonderful lineup of summer programs for children. To view all the camp offerings, click here, and register today on ventnor.…
Board of Recreation Meeting Rescheduled to Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Published on February 11, 2025
The Ventnor City Board of Recreation meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2025, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, February 25, 2025,…
Tennis and Pickleball Courts Closed July 26-27 for Funky Pickle Tournament
Published on July 26, 2024
July 26th and July 27th ( with a rain date of July 28th) the Ventnor Tennis and Pickleball Courts on Suffolk Avenue will be CLOSED to the public and …
Chess Camp Location Change
Published on July 19, 2024
The Ventnor Rec Chess Camp taking place July 22-26 will be held at the Ventnor Educational Community Complex instead of the library. Please contact t…
Basketball Courts on S. Somerset Avenue Closed
Published on June 26, 2024
The basketball court on S Somerset Avenue is closed due to safety concerns. It will be reconstructed after the summer. Basketball courts are availabl…
Ventnor City Board of Recreation Meeting Date Change to July 16
Published on June 25, 2024
The Ventnor City Board of Recreation must change its July 2024 recreation board meeting to Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. rather than Tuesday,…
Ventnor Community Yard Sale Map for June 22-23
Published on June 14, 2024
The Ventnor Community Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, June 22, and Sunday, June 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Download the map of participating addres…
Register for the 52nd Annual Ventnor Mile on July 3
Published on June 07, 2024
Kick off the holiday with the 52nd Annual Ventnor Mile followed by music and fireworks! Crafters & Vendors begin at 5 p.m. at Suffolk Avenue. Mus…
Memorial Day Kickoff to Summer
Published on May 21, 2024
Start your summer off right in Ventnor! We’ve got a great Memorial Day weekend planned for visitors and residents. Stroll through opening day of the…
Sign up for the Community Yard Sale on Saturday June 22 and Sunday June 23
Published on March 27, 2024
The community yard sale will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024, and Sunday, June 23, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is free for residents to partici…
New Recreation Facilities Rental Agreement
Published on March 13, 2024
A new Recreation Facilities Rental Agreement will be going into effect for the 2024 summer season in Ventnor.This agreement is for anyone that would …
Registration for Ventnor Recreation Summer Camps Opens March 1, 2024
Published on March 01, 2024
Registration for Ventnor Recreation Summer Camps will open on March 1, 2024, on ventnor.recdesk.com. Camp offerings include:Field Hockey CampCSI Camp…
Ventnor Recreation Seeking Surf Camp Surf Coaches
Published on February 01, 2024
The City of Ventnor is looking for experienced surfers that are 16 years of age or older to teach/coach children that will be participating in our su…
Ventnor City Recreation Board for January 9, 2024 Cancelled
Published on January 09, 2024
Please be advised that the Ventnor City Recreation Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. is cancelled due to the weather…
After-School Painting Classes for Grades 1-8 Begin in November
Published on October 26, 2023
After-School Painting Classes will be held in partnership between Ventnor Recreation and The Paint Place Studio in Margate, NJ. Grades 1-4Every Monda…
Ventnor City Recreation Board of Commissioners Meeting Moved to October 3, 2023
Published on September 29, 2023
The Ventnor City Recreation Board of Commissioners holds their monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of every month. For the month of October, they …
Register for 51st Annual Ventnor Mile on July 3, 2023
Published on June 15, 2023
Join in the 51st Annual Ventnor Mile on Monday, July 3, beginning at 7 PM at New Haven and the Boardwalk. The event will be followed by live music, f…
2023 Yard Sale Participants
Published on June 07, 2023
The Ventnor 2023 Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day.Click here to download the list of…
Summer Camp Registration Now Open
Published on April 21, 2023
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Registration Open for Ventnor Community Yard Sale
Published on April 14, 2023
Save the dates for the Ventnor Community Yard Sale on Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11.Registration is now open on RecDesk: https://ventnor.rec…
City of Ventnor Launches RecDesk
Published on February 27, 2023
The City of Ventnor, Recreation Department and Special Events, is excited to launch RecDesk! This state-of-the-art software will allow our community …
CPR/AED Refresher Courses Coming to Ventnor Library February 23 and March 2
Published on February 02, 2023
Your hands can save a life! Refresh your knowledge of CPR by attending an upcoming Red Cross CPR/AED course at the Ventnor Branch of the Atlantic Cou…
Youth Soccer Clinic Begins January 23
Published on January 20, 2023
Free Youth Soccer Clinics are being offered on Mondays beginning January 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. for Grades K-2 and Thursdays beginning January 25 from 5…
Indoor Pickleball Begins November 2
Published on October 26, 2022
Join us Wednesday nights from November 2 through December 21st, 2022, at the VECC for indoor pickleball open play. Registration via Court Reserve App…
Chess Camp Coming to Ventnor Library July 25-29, 2022
Published on July 06, 2022
There is still time to register for Chess Camp for your children July 25-29th at the Ventnor Library. Open to ages 7-12. Click here to download the…
Ventnor Yard Sale To Be Held on June 11-12, 2022
Published on June 03, 2022
The Annual Ventnor Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12, 2022.The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.Cl…
Pickleball and Tennis Courts Closed for Tournaments June 10-12 and July 30
Published on June 02, 2022
Please be aware that the Ventnor City Pickleball Courts and Tennis Courts will be closed to the public for two upcoming tournaments on the following …
Registration Open for 50th Annual Ventnor Mile on July 3, 2022
Published on May 11, 2022
Join us for the 50th Annual Ventnor Mile Run and Independence Day Celebration on Sunday, July 3, 2022!Registration - 6 p.m.Race Begins - 7 p.m. Check…
Downbeach Surf Camp Filled for 2022
Published on April 25, 2022
The popular Downbeach Surf Camp has filled for the 2022 summer season! We appreciate your enthusiasm for this program and look forward to welcoming y…
Ventnor Recreation Sports Camps Open for 2022
Published on April 01, 2022
WEEKS 1. June 27-July 1 – Mixed Games and Sports 2. July 5-8 – Soccer/Deck Hockey (no camp on July 4) 3. July 11-15 – Beach/Tennis at Suffolk Avenue …
Now Hiring Facilities and Recreation Director
Published on November 05, 2021
The City of Ventnor is hiring a Facilities and Recreation Director. Could that be you?This position will serve under the direction of the Public Work…
Ventnor Pirate Football Speed and Agility Clinic Scheduled for Saturday, June 26
Published on June 14, 2021
The Ventnor Pirate Football Speed and Agility Clinic will take place Saturday, June 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.The FREE clinic is for children curr…
Ventnor Pirate Football & Cheer Sign Ups
Published on June 14, 2021
Want to be a part of the Pirate Family? Register online today!Register by June 30 to get the EARLY BIRD registration rate of $75. Registration increa…
Community Yard Sale Map for June 12-13
Published on June 07, 2021
Ventnor will host a Community Yard Sale over the weekend of June 12 and 13, 2021. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.Click here…
49th Annual Ventnor Mile Coming July 2
Published on May 21, 2021
Save the date for the 49th Annual Ventnor Mile and Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 2, 2021!Race will be held rain or shine at Newport Av…
Community Yard Sale Scheduled for June 12 and 13, 2021
Published on May 11, 2021
Ventnor will host a Community Yard Sale over the weekend of June 12 and 13, 2021. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.There is n…
Register Your Children Today for Spring 2021 Ventnor Little League
Published on March 01, 2021
To Players, Parents and Guardians,
Click here to open the electronic registration form for your children to be placed on registration lists for Sp…
Ventnor Board of Recreation Meeting Change
Published on October 01, 2020
City of Ventnor Board of Recreation meeting for the Month of October has changed. It will be held on the third Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 6:30pm at…
Ventnor Yard Sale This Weekend, August 8 and 9
Published on August 05, 2020
The Ventnor Yard Sale will be held over the weekend of August 8 and 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on both days.
Click here to download the ma…
Ventnor Mile Run Canceled for 2020
Published on August 01, 2020
The Annual Ventnor Mile Run has been cancelled for this year. Originally, the run had been postponed from its regularly scheduled date near Independe…
Register for the City Wide Yard Sale
Published on July 20, 2020
Participate in this year's Ventnor City Wide Yard Sale over the weekend of August 8 and 9, 2020.
There is no cost to participate, but resident…
Summer 2020 Recreation Activities Update
Published on July 01, 2020
Tennis and pickleball courts are open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.. Please follow social distancing guidelines.
JULY
ACBL baseball begins …
Tennis and Pickleball Courts Opening June 8
Published on June 03, 2020
Ventnor tennis and pickleball courts located between the beach block and Atlantic Ave. between Suffolk and Somerset Avenues will open on Monday …
Ventnor Rec Releases Spring Programming
Published on February 06, 2020
The Ventnor Recreation Department has released the spring schedule for its various recreation programs. Call 609.823.7950 for more information or to …
Registration for 2020 Summer Downbeach Surf Camp Now Open
Published on January 24, 2020
The Downbeach Surf Camp is geared to young surfers of all abilities, with emphasis on paddling, wave selection, popping up, turns and more. The Ventn…