Atlantic City Sports & Outdoors

Although skate boarding is frowned upon, rollerblading seems to be acceptable along the Boardwalk. I’m not convinced that this is a good idea though. These two made quite a lot of noise skating along the Boardwalk because the wooden boards are uneven and have small gaps between them. It couldn’t have been a very pleasant ride.

Cycling is allowed along the Boardwalk, but only between 6am and 10am. I believe that bicycles are intended to stay in the middle of the Boardwalk, between the yellow lines where the rolling chairs normally operate.

Equipment: Signs along the Boardwalk: (1) “Bike riders please be courteous. Please ride carefully, watch for pedestrians.” (2) “Pedestrians keep to the right. Please watch your children during bicycling hours.”

With all of the casinos in Atlantic City, it’s easy to forget that the city became an attraction because of its beaches. The beach is closed from 10pm until 10am. There is no picnicking or alcoholic beverages, no dogs, no ball or Frisbee throwing, no skateboards (?) no open fires and no loud music allowed. I think it’s alright if you lie quietly in the sun, but check before hand.

Equipment: There are change rooms and washrooms available at intervals along the Boardwalk. There is usually a shower at the base of the steps top the Boardwalk to wash off sand. Chairs, lounges, umbrellas and cabañas are available for rent but there is a limited supply which is used up quickly during the weekend. Refreshments are available at the Beach Bars or along the Boardwalk itself.

Fun for the family. There are 18 holes of miniature golf with contours such as roughs, sandtraps and elevated greens. Open March through October, you can play for $6 early bird, $7 after 6pm.