Get Involved with Island Beach State Park

Who are the Friends of Island Beach State Park?

The Friends of Island Beach State Park is a non-profit volunteer organization formed to enhance interpretive, educational, recreational & research programs, and events at Island Beach State Park. Our mission is to further public appreciation and stewardship of the park.

Receive Email Updates

Learn More »

Latest News Around the Island Beach State Park


blog

Octoberfest

September 21, 2024

Celebrate fall at Island Beach! This festival will feature craft vendors, live music, and rescue groups with pets for adoption. There will also be a pet costume parade and contest!Funded...Continue »

blog

Paddle Board Raffle

July 21, 2024

The Friends will be raffling off a paddle board at this year's Beach Plum Festival. $600 retail value and only 500 tickets will be sold! Drawing will take place at...Continue »

blog

Barrier Island Classic Surf Competition

July 3, 2024

The Barrier Island Classic JR. Tournament will return to IBSP on August 1st. Date is subject to change based on waves and weather. The boys' division will have two categories...Continue »

blog

POAC Sea of Change

July 3, 2024

Join POAC and Sea of Change for our Annual Autism Surfing Event at Island Beach State Park. Volunteers are needed to help kids in the water. Surfing experience is not required! Sign...Continue »

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors