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Asbury Park Boardwalk, a historic | Asbury Park Boardwalk, a historic coastal landmark in [[Monmouth County, New Jersey]], stretches 1.5 miles along the Atlantic Ocean, connecting the city's sandy beaches to its downtown core. First constructed in 1871, the promenade has weathered fires, economic decline, and cycles of redevelopment across more than 150 years. It remains one of the more recognizable destinations on the [[Jersey Shore]], known for its concentration of historic structures, live music venues, restaurants, and a cultural identity closely tied to the punk, rock, and LGBTQ+ communities that shaped the city in the late 20th century. That identity has come under pressure in recent years as development interests have reshaped the boardwalk's commercial character, and as the condition of its landmark buildings has become a source of sustained public controversy. | ||
==History== | |||
The | The Asbury Park Boardwalk's origins trace back to the 1870s, when the city's founders envisioned a grand promenade that would draw summer visitors to the area's beaches. The first wooden boardwalk was built in 1871, constructed from cedar planks and designed to provide a safe, elevated path for pedestrians accessing the shore. It quickly gained popularity as a summer destination, combining leisure with commercial activity along the beachfront. The structure suffered severe damage in a major fire in 1912, which destroyed significant portions of Asbury Park's beachfront district. The city undertook a major reconstruction beginning in 1927, replacing wooden planks with more durable concrete and steel. That rebuilt promenade established the basic physical form the boardwalk retains today. | ||
The boardwalk's | The boardwalk's fortunes tracked closely with the broader trajectory of Asbury Park through the 20th century. The city experienced sharp economic decline beginning in the 1970s following [[Civil disorder in the United States during the 1960s|civil unrest in 1970]], and the boardwalk fell into disrepair alongside much of the city's commercial core. Efforts to attract redevelopment stretched across multiple decades, marked by failed proposals, eminent domain proceedings, and protracted negotiations between the city and private developers. A significant fire in 2011 caused further damage to boardwalk structures, accelerating pressure for restoration work. A reconstruction completed in the early 2010s introduced composite decking materials designed to handle coastal weather and heavy pedestrian traffic, while preserving the promenade's historic streetscape. | ||
==Geography and layout== | |||
The boardwalk | The boardwalk runs along the Atlantic Ocean on the eastern edge of Asbury Park, roughly parallel to Ocean Avenue. It extends from approximately First Avenue in the north to Seventh Avenue in the south, with the beach to the east and the city's commercial and residential blocks to the west. The promenade is wide enough to accommodate both pedestrians and cyclists, with access points at most cross streets. The [[Asbury Park Train Station]], served by [[NJ Transit]]'s North Jersey Coast Line, sits several blocks west of the boardwalk, making it accessible by rail from [[New York City]] and other points along the coast. | ||
Asbury Park | The boardwalk's position within the Asbury Park Beach complex integrates it with a series of historic structures, open beach areas, and a small lake system — [[Deal Lake]] to the north and [[Wesley Lake]] to the south — that form natural boundaries for the city's beachfront district. Wesley Lake, which separates Asbury Park from [[Ocean Grove, New Jersey|Ocean Grove]], marks the southern end of the boardwalk corridor. | ||
==Historic structures== | |||
The most significant architectural features of the boardwalk are a group of large early 20th-century buildings that line the beachfront. Convention Hall, the Paramount Theatre, and the Casino building are the most prominent among these. Convention Hall, a [[Beaux-Arts architecture|Beaux-Arts]] structure completed in 1930, spans the width of the boardwalk and extends over the beach on a pier-like platform, giving it an unusual position directly above the shoreline. It has historically hosted concerts, boxing matches, political events, and large public gatherings. The [[Paramount Theatre (Asbury Park)|Paramount Theatre]], which shares a complex with Convention Hall, opened in 1930 and seated approximately 1,600 patrons; it became closely associated with the local music scene and hosted performances by Bruce Springsteen and other artists who came up through Asbury Park's club circuit in the early 1970s. | |||
The | The Casino building, located at the northern end of the boardwalk near Fifth Avenue, is a large Beaux-Arts structure that historically housed an arcade, retail spaces, and a carousel. It has been closed to the public for extended periods and has been the subject of ongoing disputes between the city and the boardwalk's current operator over its future. In January 2026, Madison Marquette, the private development company that holds the redevelopment agreement for the boardwalk properties, announced a proposal to demolish the Casino building.<ref>["Madison Marquette wants to demolish Asbury Park Casino building", ''Asbury Park Press'', January 28, 2026.]</ref> The City of Asbury Park issued a public statement expressing concern about the demolition proposal and emphasizing its commitment to the preservation of the structure.<ref>["Statement Regarding Potential Request for Demolition of Casino Building", ''City of Asbury Park'', 2026. https://www.cityofasburypark.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2579]</ref> In February 2026, Madison Marquette announced plans for what it described as the Casino Breezeway, an outdoor passage connecting boardwalk areas near the Casino building, though the broader question of the building's fate remained unresolved at that time.<ref>["Casino Breezeway Announcement", ''Asbury Park Boardwalk'', February 6, 2026. https://apboardwalk.com/news/2026/02/06/casino-breezeway-announcement/]</ref> | ||
The condition of these historic structures has drawn sustained criticism from preservationists and longtime visitors. Local concern has focused on what observers describe as deferred maintenance by Madison Marquette, with Convention Hall and the Paramount Theatre both facing structural issues and periods of limited access. The Asbury Park Press reported in early 2026 that the boardwalk redeveloper had identified a new contractor for work on the Paramount Theatre, suggesting renewed movement on restoration after years of delays.<ref>["Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park photos", ''Asbury Park Press'', Facebook, 2026. https://www.facebook.com/asburyparkpress/posts/1470616138443400/]</ref> | |||
==Cultural identity== | |||
Asbury Park's boardwalk and surrounding venues built a distinctive cultural reputation beginning in the late 1960s and through the 1970s, rooted in rock and punk music, bar culture, and a working-class coastal identity that set it apart from more polished resort towns on the Jersey Shore. The Stone Pony, a bar on Ocean Avenue a short walk from the boardwalk, became one of the most well-known rock venues on the East Coast, closely associated with [[Bruce Springsteen]] and the E Street Band, [[Southside Johnny]], and a generation of musicians who developed their craft in Asbury Park's clubs. Springsteen, though born in [[Long Branch, New Jersey|Long Branch]] and raised in [[Freehold Borough, New Jersey|Freehold]], recorded his debut album ''[[Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.]]'' (1973) and built his early following through residencies at local venues. His connection to the city is widely credited with sustaining national awareness of Asbury Park during its decades of economic decline. | |||
[[Patti Smith]], the poet and musician, has spoken publicly about her early years in the area and the formative influence of the Jersey Shore's cultural environment on her work, though her direct ties to Asbury Park's boardwalk scene are less documented than Springsteen's. The city also developed a significant LGBTQ+ presence, particularly along the southern end of the boardwalk and the adjacent beach areas, which became known as a relatively welcoming destination within the broader Jersey Shore resort corridor. This identity became a defining characteristic of the city's cultural character, attracting LGBTQ+ visitors and residents and influencing the social atmosphere of the boardwalk well into the 2000s. | |||
The | The ongoing redevelopment of the boardwalk has generated community concern that the commercial changes underway — higher-end retail, boutique hospitality, and new residential development nearby — are displacing the working-class, punk, and LGBTQ+ culture that distinguished Asbury Park from other shore towns. This tension between historic preservation, cultural identity, and private development interest recurs regularly in local public discussions and press coverage. | ||
The | ==Current operator and management== | ||
The boardwalk's commercial properties are managed under a long-term redevelopment agreement with [[Madison Marquette]], a Washington, D.C.-based real estate investment and management company. Madison Marquette took over the redevelopment rights from iStar Financial, which had held the agreement since the early 2000s following a contentious period in which the city used eminent domain to acquire properties along the beachfront for redevelopment purposes. The agreement gives Madison Marquette control over the leasing and development of most commercial spaces on the boardwalk, including the historic pavilions and entertainment structures. | |||
The company's stewardship of the historic structures has been a consistent point of friction with city officials, preservation advocates, and local residents. Critics have argued that Madison Marquette has allowed key buildings to deteriorate while prioritizing new construction and commercial leasing over the restoration of existing landmarks. The January 2026 demolition proposal for the Casino building brought those tensions into public view and prompted a formal response from the city government.<ref>["Statement Regarding Potential Request for Demolition of Casino Building", ''City of Asbury Park'', 2026. https://www.cityofasburypark.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2579]</ref> | |||
==Attractions and events== | |||
The boardwalk hosts a range of retail, dining, and entertainment options spread across its pavilions and ground-floor commercial spaces. The Fourth Avenue Pavilion anchors a cluster of food and retail tenants in the middle section of the promenade. Restaurants along the boardwalk range from casual seafood stands to sit-down establishments, with food trucks and seasonal vendors adding to the mix during the warmer months. The boardwalk's arcade spaces have historically been popular with families; retro game rooms and amusement concessions have been a consistent feature of the beachfront for decades. | |||
Annual events bring additional visitors to the boardwalk and the surrounding blocks. The Asbury Park Music and Arts Festival, held each summer, draws significant crowds and features a mix of national touring acts and local performers across multiple stages. The Asbury Park Jazz Festival celebrates the area's musical heritage with performances tied to the city's 20th-century cultural history. The Boardwalk Art Walk, a recurring event spotlighting local visual artists, uses the boardwalk's public spaces and nearby galleries as exhibition venues. These events function as economic drivers for local businesses and give the boardwalk a year-round programming presence beyond standard summer tourism. | |||
==Safety and public access== | |||
The boardwalk has seen a number of incidents involving violence in recent years, prompting the City of Asbury Park to implement a curfew applicable to the boardwalk area. The curfew, directed primarily at minors during late-night hours, was introduced as a public safety measure following a series of altercations. The policy has drawn mixed responses: some residents and business owners support it as a necessary response to documented incidents, while longtime visitors have noted that they don't recall a comparable level of public disorder in earlier decades of visiting the area. The curfew represents one element of broader discussions within the city about managing the boardwalk as both a public space and a private commercial corridor. | |||
==Economy== | |||
The boardwalk functions as the primary engine of Asbury Park's tourism economy. Hotels, restaurants, and retailers along and adjacent to the promenade depend heavily on seasonal foot traffic, which peaks between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The concentration of live music venues and cultural events extends the economic season somewhat beyond the traditional summer window, drawing visitors in spring and fall. The city has worked to reduce its dependence on purely seasonal activity by encouraging year-round businesses and residential development in the blocks surrounding the boardwalk, with mixed results. The redevelopment of the beachfront has attracted investment but has also raised property values and rents, contributing to turnover among the independent businesses that previously defined the boardwalk's commercial character. | |||
==Transportation and access== | |||
Getting to the Asbury Park Boardwalk is straightforward from most of New Jersey. Drivers can reach the city via the [[Garden State Parkway]] (Exit 102) or by traveling east on Route 33 or Route 66 from inland points. [[NJ Transit]]'s [[North Jersey Coast Line]] stops at [[Asbury Park station]], roughly four blocks west of the boardwalk, providing direct service from [[New York Penn Station]] and intermediate stations. Local bus service connects the station and surrounding neighborhoods to the beachfront. For those arriving by bicycle, the boardwalk's wide pedestrian deck and access to the beachfront path network make it a practical destination for cyclists traveling along the coast. The nearest major airports are [[Newark Liberty International Airport]] to the north and [[Atlantic City International Airport]] to the south. | |||
==Surrounding neighborhoods== | |||
The blocks immediately surrounding the boardwalk include a mix of architectural periods and land uses that reflect the city's layered history. The area sometimes called Boardwalk Village, concentrated along Cookman Avenue and Kingsley Street west of the beachfront, contains a mix of commercial storefronts, residential buildings, and historic structures dating to the early 20th century. Cookman Avenue in particular has seen significant commercial investment over the past two decades, with independent restaurants, clothing shops, and galleries opening alongside older establishments. The [[Downtown Asbury Park]] area functions as the city's commercial core, connected to the boardwalk by short cross streets. | |||
To the south, [[Wesley Lake]] forms the boundary with [[Ocean Grove, New Jersey|Ocean Grove]], a historic Methodist community with its own distinct architectural character. To the north, [[Deal Lake]] separates Asbury Park from [[Allenhurst, New Jersey|Allenhurst]]. These natural boundaries give the boardwalk district a clearly defined geography that has helped concentrate pedestrian activity and commercial investment within a relatively compact area. | |||
The social composition of the neighborhoods surrounding the boardwalk has shifted noticeably since the redevelopment process accelerated in the 2000s. Rising rents and property values have displaced some long-term residents and altered the demographic character of neighborhoods that were previously more economically mixed. This change is a recurring subject in local discourse about what kind of city Asbury Park is becoming as investment continues to reshape its beachfront. | |||
==See also== | |||
* [[Asbury Park, New Jersey]] | |||
* [[Convention Hall (Asbury Park)]] | |||
* [[The Stone Pony]] | |||
* [[Jersey Shore]] | |||
* [[Bruce Springsteen]] | |||
==References== | |||
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Latest revision as of 03:49, 15 April 2026
Asbury Park Boardwalk, a historic coastal landmark in Monmouth County, New Jersey, stretches 1.5 miles along the Atlantic Ocean, connecting the city's sandy beaches to its downtown core. First constructed in 1871, the promenade has weathered fires, economic decline, and cycles of redevelopment across more than 150 years. It remains one of the more recognizable destinations on the Jersey Shore, known for its concentration of historic structures, live music venues, restaurants, and a cultural identity closely tied to the punk, rock, and LGBTQ+ communities that shaped the city in the late 20th century. That identity has come under pressure in recent years as development interests have reshaped the boardwalk's commercial character, and as the condition of its landmark buildings has become a source of sustained public controversy.
History
The Asbury Park Boardwalk's origins trace back to the 1870s, when the city's founders envisioned a grand promenade that would draw summer visitors to the area's beaches. The first wooden boardwalk was built in 1871, constructed from cedar planks and designed to provide a safe, elevated path for pedestrians accessing the shore. It quickly gained popularity as a summer destination, combining leisure with commercial activity along the beachfront. The structure suffered severe damage in a major fire in 1912, which destroyed significant portions of Asbury Park's beachfront district. The city undertook a major reconstruction beginning in 1927, replacing wooden planks with more durable concrete and steel. That rebuilt promenade established the basic physical form the boardwalk retains today.
The boardwalk's fortunes tracked closely with the broader trajectory of Asbury Park through the 20th century. The city experienced sharp economic decline beginning in the 1970s following civil unrest in 1970, and the boardwalk fell into disrepair alongside much of the city's commercial core. Efforts to attract redevelopment stretched across multiple decades, marked by failed proposals, eminent domain proceedings, and protracted negotiations between the city and private developers. A significant fire in 2011 caused further damage to boardwalk structures, accelerating pressure for restoration work. A reconstruction completed in the early 2010s introduced composite decking materials designed to handle coastal weather and heavy pedestrian traffic, while preserving the promenade's historic streetscape.
Geography and layout
The boardwalk runs along the Atlantic Ocean on the eastern edge of Asbury Park, roughly parallel to Ocean Avenue. It extends from approximately First Avenue in the north to Seventh Avenue in the south, with the beach to the east and the city's commercial and residential blocks to the west. The promenade is wide enough to accommodate both pedestrians and cyclists, with access points at most cross streets. The Asbury Park Train Station, served by NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line, sits several blocks west of the boardwalk, making it accessible by rail from New York City and other points along the coast.
The boardwalk's position within the Asbury Park Beach complex integrates it with a series of historic structures, open beach areas, and a small lake system — Deal Lake to the north and Wesley Lake to the south — that form natural boundaries for the city's beachfront district. Wesley Lake, which separates Asbury Park from Ocean Grove, marks the southern end of the boardwalk corridor.
Historic structures
The most significant architectural features of the boardwalk are a group of large early 20th-century buildings that line the beachfront. Convention Hall, the Paramount Theatre, and the Casino building are the most prominent among these. Convention Hall, a Beaux-Arts structure completed in 1930, spans the width of the boardwalk and extends over the beach on a pier-like platform, giving it an unusual position directly above the shoreline. It has historically hosted concerts, boxing matches, political events, and large public gatherings. The Paramount Theatre, which shares a complex with Convention Hall, opened in 1930 and seated approximately 1,600 patrons; it became closely associated with the local music scene and hosted performances by Bruce Springsteen and other artists who came up through Asbury Park's club circuit in the early 1970s.
The Casino building, located at the northern end of the boardwalk near Fifth Avenue, is a large Beaux-Arts structure that historically housed an arcade, retail spaces, and a carousel. It has been closed to the public for extended periods and has been the subject of ongoing disputes between the city and the boardwalk's current operator over its future. In January 2026, Madison Marquette, the private development company that holds the redevelopment agreement for the boardwalk properties, announced a proposal to demolish the Casino building.[1] The City of Asbury Park issued a public statement expressing concern about the demolition proposal and emphasizing its commitment to the preservation of the structure.[2] In February 2026, Madison Marquette announced plans for what it described as the Casino Breezeway, an outdoor passage connecting boardwalk areas near the Casino building, though the broader question of the building's fate remained unresolved at that time.[3]
The condition of these historic structures has drawn sustained criticism from preservationists and longtime visitors. Local concern has focused on what observers describe as deferred maintenance by Madison Marquette, with Convention Hall and the Paramount Theatre both facing structural issues and periods of limited access. The Asbury Park Press reported in early 2026 that the boardwalk redeveloper had identified a new contractor for work on the Paramount Theatre, suggesting renewed movement on restoration after years of delays.[4]
Cultural identity
Asbury Park's boardwalk and surrounding venues built a distinctive cultural reputation beginning in the late 1960s and through the 1970s, rooted in rock and punk music, bar culture, and a working-class coastal identity that set it apart from more polished resort towns on the Jersey Shore. The Stone Pony, a bar on Ocean Avenue a short walk from the boardwalk, became one of the most well-known rock venues on the East Coast, closely associated with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Southside Johnny, and a generation of musicians who developed their craft in Asbury Park's clubs. Springsteen, though born in Long Branch and raised in Freehold, recorded his debut album Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. (1973) and built his early following through residencies at local venues. His connection to the city is widely credited with sustaining national awareness of Asbury Park during its decades of economic decline.
Patti Smith, the poet and musician, has spoken publicly about her early years in the area and the formative influence of the Jersey Shore's cultural environment on her work, though her direct ties to Asbury Park's boardwalk scene are less documented than Springsteen's. The city also developed a significant LGBTQ+ presence, particularly along the southern end of the boardwalk and the adjacent beach areas, which became known as a relatively welcoming destination within the broader Jersey Shore resort corridor. This identity became a defining characteristic of the city's cultural character, attracting LGBTQ+ visitors and residents and influencing the social atmosphere of the boardwalk well into the 2000s.
The ongoing redevelopment of the boardwalk has generated community concern that the commercial changes underway — higher-end retail, boutique hospitality, and new residential development nearby — are displacing the working-class, punk, and LGBTQ+ culture that distinguished Asbury Park from other shore towns. This tension between historic preservation, cultural identity, and private development interest recurs regularly in local public discussions and press coverage.
Current operator and management
The boardwalk's commercial properties are managed under a long-term redevelopment agreement with Madison Marquette, a Washington, D.C.-based real estate investment and management company. Madison Marquette took over the redevelopment rights from iStar Financial, which had held the agreement since the early 2000s following a contentious period in which the city used eminent domain to acquire properties along the beachfront for redevelopment purposes. The agreement gives Madison Marquette control over the leasing and development of most commercial spaces on the boardwalk, including the historic pavilions and entertainment structures.
The company's stewardship of the historic structures has been a consistent point of friction with city officials, preservation advocates, and local residents. Critics have argued that Madison Marquette has allowed key buildings to deteriorate while prioritizing new construction and commercial leasing over the restoration of existing landmarks. The January 2026 demolition proposal for the Casino building brought those tensions into public view and prompted a formal response from the city government.[5]
Attractions and events
The boardwalk hosts a range of retail, dining, and entertainment options spread across its pavilions and ground-floor commercial spaces. The Fourth Avenue Pavilion anchors a cluster of food and retail tenants in the middle section of the promenade. Restaurants along the boardwalk range from casual seafood stands to sit-down establishments, with food trucks and seasonal vendors adding to the mix during the warmer months. The boardwalk's arcade spaces have historically been popular with families; retro game rooms and amusement concessions have been a consistent feature of the beachfront for decades.
Annual events bring additional visitors to the boardwalk and the surrounding blocks. The Asbury Park Music and Arts Festival, held each summer, draws significant crowds and features a mix of national touring acts and local performers across multiple stages. The Asbury Park Jazz Festival celebrates the area's musical heritage with performances tied to the city's 20th-century cultural history. The Boardwalk Art Walk, a recurring event spotlighting local visual artists, uses the boardwalk's public spaces and nearby galleries as exhibition venues. These events function as economic drivers for local businesses and give the boardwalk a year-round programming presence beyond standard summer tourism.
Safety and public access
The boardwalk has seen a number of incidents involving violence in recent years, prompting the City of Asbury Park to implement a curfew applicable to the boardwalk area. The curfew, directed primarily at minors during late-night hours, was introduced as a public safety measure following a series of altercations. The policy has drawn mixed responses: some residents and business owners support it as a necessary response to documented incidents, while longtime visitors have noted that they don't recall a comparable level of public disorder in earlier decades of visiting the area. The curfew represents one element of broader discussions within the city about managing the boardwalk as both a public space and a private commercial corridor.
Economy
The boardwalk functions as the primary engine of Asbury Park's tourism economy. Hotels, restaurants, and retailers along and adjacent to the promenade depend heavily on seasonal foot traffic, which peaks between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The concentration of live music venues and cultural events extends the economic season somewhat beyond the traditional summer window, drawing visitors in spring and fall. The city has worked to reduce its dependence on purely seasonal activity by encouraging year-round businesses and residential development in the blocks surrounding the boardwalk, with mixed results. The redevelopment of the beachfront has attracted investment but has also raised property values and rents, contributing to turnover among the independent businesses that previously defined the boardwalk's commercial character.
Transportation and access
Getting to the Asbury Park Boardwalk is straightforward from most of New Jersey. Drivers can reach the city via the Garden State Parkway (Exit 102) or by traveling east on Route 33 or Route 66 from inland points. NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line stops at Asbury Park station, roughly four blocks west of the boardwalk, providing direct service from New York Penn Station and intermediate stations. Local bus service connects the station and surrounding neighborhoods to the beachfront. For those arriving by bicycle, the boardwalk's wide pedestrian deck and access to the beachfront path network make it a practical destination for cyclists traveling along the coast. The nearest major airports are Newark Liberty International Airport to the north and Atlantic City International Airport to the south.
Surrounding neighborhoods
The blocks immediately surrounding the boardwalk include a mix of architectural periods and land uses that reflect the city's layered history. The area sometimes called Boardwalk Village, concentrated along Cookman Avenue and Kingsley Street west of the beachfront, contains a mix of commercial storefronts, residential buildings, and historic structures dating to the early 20th century. Cookman Avenue in particular has seen significant commercial investment over the past two decades, with independent restaurants, clothing shops, and galleries opening alongside older establishments. The Downtown Asbury Park area functions as the city's commercial core, connected to the boardwalk by short cross streets.
To the south, Wesley Lake forms the boundary with Ocean Grove, a historic Methodist community with its own distinct architectural character. To the north, Deal Lake separates Asbury Park from Allenhurst. These natural boundaries give the boardwalk district a clearly defined geography that has helped concentrate pedestrian activity and commercial investment within a relatively compact area.
The social composition of the neighborhoods surrounding the boardwalk has shifted noticeably since the redevelopment process accelerated in the 2000s. Rising rents and property values have displaced some long-term residents and altered the demographic character of neighborhoods that were previously more economically mixed. This change is a recurring subject in local discourse about what kind of city Asbury Park is becoming as investment continues to reshape its beachfront.
See also
References
- ↑ ["Madison Marquette wants to demolish Asbury Park Casino building", Asbury Park Press, January 28, 2026.]
- ↑ ["Statement Regarding Potential Request for Demolition of Casino Building", City of Asbury Park, 2026. https://www.cityofasburypark.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2579]
- ↑ ["Casino Breezeway Announcement", Asbury Park Boardwalk, February 6, 2026. https://apboardwalk.com/news/2026/02/06/casino-breezeway-announcement/]
- ↑ ["Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park photos", Asbury Park Press, Facebook, 2026. https://www.facebook.com/asburyparkpress/posts/1470616138443400/]
- ↑ ["Statement Regarding Potential Request for Demolition of Casino Building", City of Asbury Park, 2026. https://www.cityofasburypark.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2579]