Red Bank

Red Bank is a riverside community in Monmouth County, New Jersey, positioned along the Navesink River about 24 miles (39 kilometers) south of Manhattan. The borough spreads along the waterfront and includes residential neighborhoods, compact commercial districts, and green spaces near the river.

The territory was originally inhabited by the Lenape people before European settlers arrived in the mid-17th century. During the 18th century, the community developed into a center for shipbuilding along the river.

The Count Basie Theatre and Two River Theater present theatrical productions, music concerts, and dance performances throughout the calendar year.

The borough sits along the river and offers access to waterfront paths and small parks. Local schools serve children from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, while high school students attend a regional facility nearby.

In 2023, the borough adopted a council-manager government system that employs a professional administrator. This change replaced the traditional mayor-council structure that had been in place for decades.

Location: Monmouth County

Elevation above the sea: 13 m

Shares border with: Middletown Township, Fair Haven, Little Silver, Shrewsbury, Tinton Falls

Website: https://redbanknj.org

GPS coordinates: 40.34870,-74.06650

Latest update: December 15, 2025 05:38