Playgrounds Back on Belmar Beachfront

It's time to climb aboard the pirate ship. Belmar will reopen its four beachfront playgrounds -- including the pirate ship -- in a ribbon cutting May 19.

The Sunday event will celebrate playgrounds lost to Hurricane Sandy, which began being rebuilt in the past weeks after the boardwalk was substantially complete.

The playgrounds — which feature swings, slides and other exercises for young children — sit on the beach at locations such as 8th Avenue.

The pirate ship at 8th and Ocean Avenues will host the ribbon cutting beginning at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 19.

The celebration includes a treasure hunt, free snacks and a ribbon cutting. A prize will be awarded for the best pirate costume.