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Information on where to park in Ocean City, Maryland

During the off season, parking is plentiful, but once the weather breaks it can become a challenge to find a place to park in Ocean City, especially in the Inlet and Downtown areas. These are the top six places to find parking in Ocean City Maryland.

Ocean City’s paid parking season runs from April 1 – October 31. 

Street Parking

While street parking is sometimes available, it is important to remember that if you park illegally it can be costly. There often is some parking bayside near the Inlet, by the Ocean City Skate Bowl, and at various places along Coastal Highway uptown. Remember not to park in front of any curb painted red, or blocking any public or private driveway.

April 1 – May 25, 2023

• Monday – Thursday: FREE Parking
• Friday – Sunday: $2.00/hour

May 26 – September 30, 2023

• Daily Rate of $3.00/hour

October 1 – October 31, 2023

• Monday – Thursday: FREE Parking
• Friday – Sunday: $2.00/hour

Handicapped Parking: No charge if stay is less than 1 hour, otherwise full rate. Handicapped vehicles must have handicapped plates or a visible placard. This does not apply to Inlet Lot parking.

• A violation of Street Parking & other Municipal Lot parking will result in a physical parking ticket ($50 fine) which can be voided if payment is made for actual time up to 1 hour and within 1 hour.

STREET LOCATION NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES

• Worcester Street, between Baltimore Ave. & Philadelphia Ave. 166 regular spaces,12 motorcycle spaces, and 6 handicap spaces
• Somerset Street & Baltimore Avenue 29 regular spaces & 1 handicap space
• Dorchester Street & Baltimore Avenue 28 regular spaces & 2 handicap spaces
• North Division & Baltimore Avenue 42 regular spaces & 2 handicap spaces
• 4th Street & Baltimore Avenue 56 regular spaces & 3 handicap spaces
• 1st Street & St. Louis Avenue 43 regular spaces & 2 handicap spaces
• North Division & St. Louis Avenue  4 regular spaces
• 61st Street & Coastal Highway-Bayside 28 regular spaces

Pay-by-Plate Metered Parking

In addition to paid and free street parking, there are pay-by-plate metered spaces as well. Both the municipal pay streets and lots, as well as meters can be paid by phone app, which will keep you from having to keep returning to check the meter. Download the Ocean City Parkmobile App. 

Private Lots

Private lots dot the Inlet area and parts of downtown. They are clearly marked with daily or hourly rates.  You may pay a little more for private lot parking, but you can usually find an available lot close to the action.

Additional information about parking in Ocean City, Md.

For more information, contact the Department of Public Works, Maintenance Division, at (410) 524-0391.

Kiosk Instructions

How to Use the Kiosk in 5 Simple Steps

• Push start to begin.
• Enter license plate number, including letters, then press the green button,
• Insert Quarters or Credit Card and follow on screen instructions,
• Press green button to complete transaction,
• Enjoy the Beach & Boardwalk in OCMD.

Pay a Parking Ticket

If you get a parking ticket and want to pay it online, you can click here. If you are towed, you have to go to the Ocean City Police Department and pay the ticket. Then, you have to go to the impound lot located behind the Police Department’s main building with your receipt of payment to get your car. The address of the Police Department’s main building is 6501 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, MD.

Physically Challenged Visitors

In order to accommodate our physically challenged patrons, a 60-minute grace period is in place for street and municipal parking. This allows those person(s) to view the ocean or pick-up an item from the boardwalk. In addition, there are handicap parking spaces located near the beach as well as the boardwalk.

100th Street Parking Lot

The 100th Street Parking Lot is located on the bayside of Coastal Highway across from the Ashore Hotel and can be accessed by the water tower. The 100th St. lot offers 234 parking spaces, 8 handicapped spaces, is boat trailer accessible, and operates from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m., seven days a week from the Friday of Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. The lot is priced for long-term parking. The rates are as follows: Cars $10 per day / $40 per week Trailer $10 per day/ $50 per week.  This lot only accepts credit cards!

Specialty Parking

RV Parking

RVs and oversized vehicles (6’8″ wide or wider, and/or 21’2″ long or longer), may not be parked on municipal streets or parking lots from May 1 until October 31st. However, limited RV parking is permitted at the 100th Street Municipal Park Lot for a fee. Call 410-723-6610. for information.

Boat Trailer Parking in Ocean City, MD

Boat trailer parking is available at the 100th Street Municipal Parking Lot for a fee.  Boat trailers may not be parked on the public streets, alleyways or public parking lots from May 1st though October 31st.

Parking restrictions for trailers & oversized vehicles

• No trailer or oversized vehicle parking on Baltimore Avenue at anytime
• No trailer or oversized vehicle parking on any street or public lot without a permit between May 1 and October 31, except the 100th Street municipal Lot and the West Ocean City Park & Ride
• Permits are available to registered participants of certain special events from event promoters including Cruisin’ Ocean City, OC Bikefest and Endless Summer Cruisin’ for a fee of $50.
• Other permits will be issued on a case by case basis by the Town of Ocean City’s Director of Special Events
• The new ordinance applies to trailers that are both attached and detached from vehicles
• Any oversize vehicle is any vehicle that is either over 21 feet, 2 inches in length and/ or over 6 feet, 8 inches in width
• The fine for trailer and oversize vehicle violations is $250
• Scofflaws (3 or more outstanding tickets or $100 or more in outstanding fines) may be booted or towed

Deliveries Due to heavy traffic, pedestrian and vehicle, delivery vehicles are urged to make all necessary deliveries prior to 10:00 a.m. Although this is not mandatory for delivery vehicles, the Town has implemented FREE access for delivery vehicles until 10:00 a.m., after which those delivery person(s) will be required to pay a parking fee, in accordance with the parking fees listed above. This policy will take effect on April 2 when the parking lot opens. We thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you have additional questions, please call the Public Works Maintenance Division at (410) 524-0391. [social_warfare]