Every Ocean County Resident Belongs Here
Programs, pools, pantries, and people, all serving Long Beach Island and beyond since day one.
Programs, pools, pantries, and people, all serving Long Beach Island and beyond since day one.
At St. Francis Community Center, the front door is open to everyone. Regardless of age, income, background, or ability, the center on Long Beach Boulevard exists to meet people where they are. That's not a slogan. It shows up in the swim lanes, the counseling offices, the preschool classrooms, and the food pantry shelves, every single week.
The center has earned a 4.8-star reputation across more than 120 community reviews because it keeps showing up. Families come for swim lessons and stay for summer camp. Seniors find meal delivery and connection. Parents discover the Parents As Teachers program and realize they have a partner, not just a provider. The range is genuinely rare for a single facility.
What makes this place feel different from a typical rec center is the breadth of care. Career support sits alongside aquatics. Scholarship funding sits alongside floral workshops. The 18 Mile Run brings the whole community out to Long Beach Island's coastline. That mix of the practical and the joyful is exactly what Ocean County residents have come to count on.
The center's programming covers more ground than most people expect. On the wellness side, there are indoor and outdoor pools available for open swim, lap swimming, water aerobics, and structured lessons. Fitness classes and basketball and pickleball leagues round out the recreation offerings for adults and youth alike.
Beyond the pool deck, families can access preschool and childcare, the Kids Club, and a Vacation Club summer camp for school-age children. The Kolman Family Scholarship program supports students pursuing higher education. For households navigating tougher stretches, the food pantry, the Healthy Homes meal delivery service, and the Auto Ownership Program provide real, tangible relief.
Counseling services, family support, senior services, and educational and career development programs round out a roster built to address the full arc of life in Ocean County. A floral arrangement workshop and community events like the 18 Mile Run remind everyone that thriving together looks like fun, too.
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“It was the spaghetti dinner and it was absolutely terrific except that there was much too much food.”
— Howard Nopple
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The center serves all residents of Ocean County, NJ, with no restrictions based on age, race, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or socioeconomic status. Everyone is welcome.
The center offers indoor and outdoor pool access including open swim, swim lessons, and water aerobics. Check the website at stfranciscenterlbi.org for current schedules and session details.
Yes. Preschool and childcare, the Kids Club, and the Parents As Teachers program are all available for families with young children. A Vacation Club summer camp is offered for school-age kids as well.
The center operates a food pantry for community members in need, and the Healthy Homes Meal Delivery program serves those who require meals brought to their home. Contact the center for eligibility and hours.
Adults and seniors can access counseling services, senior services, educational and career development programs, fitness and recreation classes, and the Healthy Homes meal delivery service, among other offerings.
The Kolman Family Scholarship is a scholarship program offered through the center to support eligible students in pursuing higher education. Visit stfranciscenterlbi.org for application information and criteria.
The center is located at 4700 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, NJ 08008. Full program details, schedules, and contact information are available at stfranciscenterlbi.org.
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