Overview
The covered passageway through the Casino that carries the boardwalk between Asbury Park and Ocean Grove. Part of the Casino complex. Closed to the public since May 2023. In early 2026 the owner, Madison Asbury Retail, sought a permit to demolish it, drew opposition from the City, State legislators, and the public, then reversed and pledged to repair and preserve it. Roof repairs followed. As of spring 2026 the arcade remained closed.
The Casino Arcade is historically a public connection between the boardwalk and the inland street grid. Closure of the arcade implicates public-access obligations.
Eligible for the State and National Registers but not listed. No recorded NJSHPO or other historic-preservation easement applies. The Casino Arcade has a separate public-access easement, which is not historic protection.
What is unresolved
- What demolition or alteration has been proposed
- Whether public-access obligations are being met
Key questions for officials
- What does the public-access easement require while the Arcade remains closed?
- What is the current proposal for the Casino Arcade and who must approve it?