Splash Zone Waterpark Assets Head to Auction December 9 Just months after closing its gates for the final time, Wildwood’s Splash Zone Waterpark will officially head to auction in December, marking the end of one of the Boardwalk’s most recognizable attractions. The sale, organized by HyperAMS Auction Services, is taking place now online on and …
Some Wildwood Tram Cars Retired as They Begin Hybrid and Electric Era The Wildwoods’ iconic Sightseer Tram Cars are entering a new chapter. After more than seven decades rolling along the Boardwalk, the Wildwoods Boardwalk Special Improvement District is testing hybrid and all-electric models to ensure the iconic yellow-and-blue trams keep running for generations to …
Wildwood Crest Sees New Coastal Homes Built The Southern end of Pacific Ave in the Wildwoods is seeing a wave of transformation. Over the past few years, many of the familiar buildings that once defined this stretch have been torn down or sold to make way for a series of new residential projects. One of …
Wildwood’s Giant Wheel Hub Removed As Major Refurbishment Continues The iconic Giant Wheel on Morey’s Piers in Wildwood, New Jersey, has officially entered its most dramatic phase yet as the entire structure has now been disassembled. Last Friday construction crews successfully removed the massive central hub, marking a major milestone in one of the largest …
Read the Full DEP Letter Ending the Wildwood Dune Project Below is the full letter that the NJDEP Commissioner sent off to all the Mayors in the Wildwoods on the Hereford Inlet to Cape May Inlet Coastal Storm Risk Management project. “Dear Mayors, As you know, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the …
The Wildwoods $54 Million Dune Project Has Been Canceled After more than a decade of planning, engineering, and negotiation, a long-awaited dune and beach replenishment project for the Wildwoods has officially been terminated. The decision, announced Friday, November 7, by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Shawn LaTourette, ends what was once envisioned …
Kelsea Ballerini Is Coming to Wildwood For the Barefoot Country Music Fest The Barefoot Country Music Fest (BCMF) is already shaping up to be one of the biggest events of 2026. Organizers have officially announced that multi-platinum country superstar Kelsea Ballerini will headline the beachfront festival when it returns to Wildwood from June 18 through …
Jersey Mike’s Opens in Cape May Court House Jersey Mike’s Subs, the fast-growing sandwich chain with deep roots along the Jersey Shore, officially opened its new location on November 5 in Cape May County. The shop sits at 11 Court House South Dennis Road in The Plaza shopping center, filling the former T-Mobile space between …
Wildwood Moose Lodge Expands With New Outdoor Patio The Wildwood Moose Lodge, located at 300 West Spruce Avenue, is currently building a major addition that will give its members a new way to enjoy the Jersey Shore summer. Following approval from the City of Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board, the long-standing fraternal organization broke ground …
18-Unit Apartment Complex Proposed for Wildwood Now that the Wildwoods are deep into the off-season, construction crews are kicking into high gear as new projects begin popping up across the island. With fewer visitors and less traffic, fall and winter are the prime time for developers to make progress before the next summer season. This …