Mayor
July 11, 2025
Dear Friends,
Please join me in thanking the entire city team, all our community volunteers and everyone who pitched in during an exceptionally busy Fourth of July Weekend.
The weather was perfect and while we were enjoying the beach, bay, boardwalk and all of Ocean City, they were fully staffed and working long hours keeping us all safe, making sure the town was clean, and running a variety of events. The success of Ocean City as “America’s Greatest Family Resort” is founded on public safety and cleanliness, and we’re lucky to have such dedicated and experienced teams on our side.
City, county, state, Chamber of Commerce and Ocean City Healthy Living Advisory Council representatives joined me on Thursday morning for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of our new outdoor fitness park next to the Ocean City Civic Center, just off the Boardwalk at Sixth Street.
The facility is free for the public to use and will be open dawn to dusk daily. The park includes 12 single-use pieces of equipment and two large multi-use pieces. Each piece is designed specifically to withstand harsh weather and heavy usage with safety in mind. Users can download the Kompan Outdoor Fitness app for free workouts specific to the equipment.
The concept originated with our Healthy Living Advisory Council and I want to thank them for helping to see the project through.
I had the honor on Monday – on behalf of City Council and the entire community – of presenting a proclamation to Margaret Schock upon reaching the milestone of her 100th birthday. The presentation was part of a birthday celebration at The Shores. She also received a "Piece of the 'Walk" honoring her service as a community volunteer. I had the special pleasure of giving her a brass ring from the Wonderland carousel as a reminder to never stop reaching for the stars.
Margaret has enjoyed summers in Ocean City for her entire life, and she retired here in 1991 after receiving undergraduate and occupational therapy degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and launching a successful career as an OT with school districts and private patients. Please join me in congratulating her and wishing her continued health and happiness.
Be safe and have a great weekend.
Warm regards,
Jay A. Gillian
Mayor
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Welcome to The City of Ocean City, New Jersey!
Ocean City is a town rich in history and a deep sense of community. Families have been vacationing in Ocean City for generations and many have made Ocean City their year-round home.
Our residents enjoy award-winning schools, world-class recreation facilities and outstanding municipal services from all city departments, including Police, Fire and Rescue, and Beach Patrol. Residents participate in activities for every age and interest including the cultural arts, music and theater as well as sports and recreation programs available at our many parks, playgrounds and city facilities. One of our local treasures is the Ocean City Community Center at 1735 Simpson Avenue, where families and individuals can enjoy the Ocean City Free Public Library, Ocean City Arts Center, Ocean City Historical Museum, Ocean City Aquatic and Fitness Center, and the Howard S. Stainton Senior Center under one roof.
The city also maintains and operates a municipal airport, 12-hole golf course, Aquatic and Fitness Center as well as the famed Ocean City Pops Orchestra.
Ocean City is also host to more than 200 family-friendly special events held year-round. Many of our events are popular family traditions, including the Night in Venice Boat Parade in July, the Baby Parade in August, our mile-long block parties in May and October, and our family-friendly First Night New Year’s Eve Celebration.
If you are vacationing in Ocean City, I know you’ll enjoy our seven miles of beautiful beaches and exciting Boardwalk lined with shops, restaurants and amusements. And be sure to visit our unique and charming downtown shops and restaurants located in the heart of town on Asbury Avenue.
I am truly proud to serve as mayor for this great community and hope you and your family enjoy your time in America’s Greatest Family Resort.
Jay Gillian, Mayor
Phone: 609-525-9333
Email: mayor@ocnj.us
