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Jenkinson's Boardwalk has everything--that elegant ambiance or casual atmosphere for your next party! Jenkinson's Aquarium provides an exotic surrounding where you guests can mingle amongst our alligators, seals, penguins, sharks and exotic fish. Jenkinson's Oceanfront Pavilion offers a unique setting for your "Barefoot on the Beach" affair or indoors with the best view on the Jersey shore. For the kids, enjoy the Perky the Penguin Birthday Party in Jenkinson's Aquarium or an informal Birthday Party in our Amusement Park. Let Jenkinson's Boardwalk host your Wedding, Shower, Rehearsal Dinners, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, Corporate functions, Birthday Parties, Anniversaries and Holiday Functions.

From the South - Take the Garden State Parkway to Exit 98. Follow Route 34 South. At the second traffic circle take Route 35 South, follow the signs to Point Pleasant Beach and you will cross the Manasquan River bridge. Take the first left hand turn just before the EXXON Station heading back to the bridge and make the right onto Broadway which heads directly towards the beach. After you cross the small canal bridge stay in the right hand lane for Jenkinson's Aquarium & Pavilion Parking, Frank's Fun Center Parking and Jenkinson's Amusement Parking Lots. To park in the Inlet Parking Lot stay in the left lane. All Jenkinson's Parking Lots are located on Ocean Ave.

From the West - Take the Garden State Parkway to exit 90, turn right at the exit ramp and follow to Route 70. Turn left on to Route 70 East, following signs to Route 88. Turn right on to Route 88 East and continue east until Route 88 in Point Pleasant Beach leads into Route 35 North. Turn right on Arnold Avenue and head east to Ocean Avenue. Turn left for Jenkinson's Aquarium & Pavilion, Frank's Fun Center & Inlet Parking Lots, they are located on your right on Ocean Avenue. If you turn left on Ocean Avenue the entrance to Jenkinson's Family Amusement Park will be your first left.

Jenkinson's Boardwalk features two fine candy shops located on the boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. Both shops have a large assortment of fine chocolates, caramel & fudge apples, the famous Jersey Shore Salt Water Taffy and homemade fudge. When visiting Jenkinson's Boardwalk look for Carousel Candies and Jenkinson's Sweet Shop or visit these shop on-line.

In 1949 Jenkinson installed the beach train and tracks along the east side of the boardwalk. This attraction afforded visitors a scenic ride along the sand and also created a congruity to Jenkinson's large facility. All the buildings located on the inlet property were eventually renovated and a small pavilion and utility building were constructed. In 1951, a kiddie park was developed at the south end and comprised nine rides. In September 1976 the fifty-year-old facility, in need of upgrading and modernization, was purchased by the present owners of Jenkinson's. In January, 1977, Jenkinson's Pavilion, a New Jersey corporation was formed. Immediately following the purchase, the new owners completely renovated and upgraded the pavilion, creating an arcade, stands, games, and a restaurant with an enclosed porch. At the inlet the meeting hall and bath houses were completely renovated. They were converted into apartments and the remaining buildings were upgraded.

At this time Jenkinson's became increasingly well-known for its' safe, clean, and reasonably priced facility and for its' family-oriented atmosphere. In 1978 the dinner theater in the main pavilion was built. In 1979, the salt water pool was removed. The area was converted to a much needed parking area to accommodate the increasing number of visitors. This same year it was decided that the Pavilion restaurant, games, and the arcade would be leased out. In 1984, a building was added at the foot of Parkway and another building on the north side, opposite the train station.

On November 22, 1989, fire destroyed Jenkinson's Pavilion. Construction plans were begun immediately for a new pavilion. The owners decided not to lease out the building but to return management back to Jenkinson's. The new pavilion was finished by May 1990. The pavilion was designed by well-known designer Peter Catelli to create a modern interpretation of the boardwalk while capturing the atmosphere of a resort. The new pavilion includes a large self service area, a bar, a restaurant with decks overlooking the ocean, a night club, a sound booth, a stage, and tropical deck bars. The south end of the building is a state-of -the-art arcade, with stands.

In early 1990, plans were approved for Jenkinson's Aquarium. Again designed by Peter Catelli as both an entertainment and educational facility. Open all year, Jenkinson's Aquarium offers schools and organizations a high-quality experience. Jenkinson's Aquarium has a full time marine biologist and a full time veterinarian on staff. Exhibits include: penguins, seals, alligators, sharks, rays, macaws, a coral reef, touch tanks, freshwater tropical fish, and indigenous fish. Another wonderful exhibit exclusive to Jenkinson's Aquarium is the original, completely restored Bounty prop, which was used in both movie versions of "Mutiny on the Bounty". There is a full classroom and video viewing room available to visitors.