First Visit to The Yard in Ocean City NJ: Outdoor Sky Net Guide
First Visit to The Yard in Ocean City NJ: Outdoor Sky Net Guide
Bringing kids to Ocean City and need a few hours that is not the beach or the boardwalk arcade? The Yard at 741 West Ave is OCNJ Watersports outdoor aerial playground: climb the nets, run yard games on the ground, grab coffee while they play, and optionally add the indoor sports simulator if you want more time.
What The Yard is
The Yard is built for active kids with space for grown-ups to sit. Activities are geared toward ages 2-10. The headline outdoor piece is Sky Net: over 3,000 sq ft of suspended nets and obstacles. Under The Net covers ground-level yard games if someone is not going up. Indoors, a Full Swing golf and sports simulator is available as its own booking.
One adult plays free with every child admission, as listed on theyardocnj.com. That matters on a first visit when you want to climb with them, not just watch from the fence.
Sky Net vs Under The Net
Match the ticket to how high your kids want to go:
- Sky Net access - Climb, bounce, and explore the elevated nets. Ticket age is 2+. Sessions run up to 2 hours. As listed on theyardocnj.com right now, Sky Net access is $25.
- Under The Net - Ground-level yard games for kids who are not heading into the nets. Same up-to-2-hour window. As listed on theyardocnj.com right now, Under The Net is $15.
Confirm current ticket options and times on theyardocnj.com/the-yard when you book. We do not invent specials here.
Add the sports simulator if you want
Ocean City Full Swing bay is at The Yard too: golf plus 20+ interactive games (soccer, baseball, lacrosse, dodgeball, and more). Ages 5+, up to 6 people, 1-3 hours, from $70 as listed on the site. Book it separately from the outdoor playground visit. If rain shows up mid-day, the indoor simulator plan walks through that angle.
Cafe for the grown-ups
While the kids climb, The Yard Cafe runs a La Colombe espresso bar plus cold options like frozen lemonades and frozen mochas. Sit, sip, and keep eyes on the nets.
What to bring
- Closed-toe shoes kids can climb in. Flip-flops stay in the car.
- A light layer for adults, water bottles, phone for photos, and booking confirmation.
Skip hauling golf clubs; the bay is already set up.
How to plan
- Book on theyardocnj.com.
- Add simulator if wanted (capacity 6).
- Go to 741 West Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226 (not 228 Bay Ave).
- One adult climbs free with a child ticket.
Yard questions: 609-398-3345. Instagram: theyardocnj.
Same family, different docks
Beachy Tiki and Shark Bait at 228 Bay Ave. Birthday? See The Yard's birthday parties or the Yard birthday guide. Hub: ocnjwatersports.com or 609-398-9000.
Book the nets and let the kids climb at 741 West Ave.
