Directions

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From Western New Jersey
195 East to Lakewood Exit (Route 9), travel 4-5 miles to make a left onto Route 88 East, take this approximately 1-2 miles to the Ocean County Park (on left), turn into park and follow signs to the Academy Complex.

From Northern New Jersey
Garden State Parkway south to Exit 91, after exit toll stay right and travel to fifth traffic light, turn right onto Route 88 West, travel approximately 2 miles to the Ocean County Park (on right), turn into park and follow signs to the Academy Complex.

From Southern New Jersey
Garden State Parkway North to Exit 90, off the exit ramp stay in right lane (Chambers Bridge Road) take first U-turn, at the second light make a left onto Route 88 West, travel approximately 2 miles to the Ocean County Park (on right), turn into park and follow signs to the Academy Complex.

Please note:  We rarely close for inclement weather, but the Ocean County Park may for the safety of its visitors, if you are scheduled for In-Service and find the gates closed, please enter the center gate and proceed with caution, as this is officially an exit from the park.   You may also call us and confirm our status or listen to radio station 92.7 WOBM for severe cases of weather.

Call the Ocean County Police Academy at 732-363-8710 for hotel directions and/or for further information.

Police Academy Sign

Area Hotels
(in order of proximity to the Academy)

Ramada Inn & Versailles Restaurant Routes 9 & 70 Lakewood, NJ 08701 732-905-2626
*Government rates available

Holiday Inn
290 State Hwy 37 East
Toms River, NJ 08753 732-244-4000

Quality Inn
State Hwy 37 West
Toms River, NJ 08753 732-341-2400