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Parking in Ocean City? ParkMobile is Here
By AnneMarch 25, 20252 min read
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This season, Ocean City is implementing the ParkMobile app for payment at most parking locations. Street and lot parking (excluding the Inlet Parking Lot) now require the app. The Inlet Parking Lot will transition to app-based payment in 2026. If you do not have a smartphone, you can pay online, by phone, or via text. The sign where you are parking will have details on secondary payment options. Download the ParkMobile app before arriving in Ocean City to make your parking experience a lot easier!
Paid parking in OceanCity Md starts April 1st:
Inlet Park Lot Times and Charges:
April 1 – May 22, 2025 Monday – Thursday: FREE Parking Friday – Sunday: $3.50/hour May 23 – September 30, 2025 Daily Rate: $4.50/hour October 1 – October 31, 2025 Monday – Thursday: FREE Parking Friday – Sunday: $3.50/hour
Ocean City Park and Ride
Park for free at the West Ocean City Park and Ride and take advantage of the convenient shuttle service. The views from the Park and Ride are actually worth a trip on their own, with scenic panoramas of the bay, wetlands, and Ocean City skyline. The shuttle is usually free, with a $4 charge during special events.
West Ocean City Park and Ride
Ocean City Beach Bus
You can also rid the bus! The Ocean City Beach Bus rides from South Division Street Transit Station to/from 144th Street Transit Station. The buses are buses are safe, clean, reliable, and convenient, and you won't have the hassle for looking for a parking space when all you really want to be doing is enjoying your day in Ocean City. In winter, the bus runs every half hour, but fin the summer months, it runs every 15 minutes from 6am -3am! With your $4 pass, you can transfer to one of the Park & Ride buses at no additional cost and go to West Ocean City Park & Ride facility.Standard Fare: $4 Ride-All-Day. Exact cash fare required, or use of pre-paid photo ID General Bus Pass obtained from City Hall.
Half Fare ($2.00 Ride-All-Day): Senior Citizens age 65 and over, Disabled Persons, Medicare card holders. Proof of eligibility may be required. Exact cash fare required, or use of pre-paid photo ID General Bus Pass obtained from City Hall.
Free: Children 42 inches in height and under, ADA Certified Disabled card holders and Ocean City Resident Senior Citizen Bus Pass holders. Proof of eligibility may be required.
Not everyone is going to enjoy these changes, but it is a sign of the times, and the app is pretty simple to use, if you have a smart phone of course. Find our more details about parking in Ocean City here, and more details about traveling by bus in Ocean City here.
About Anne
Anne, a native of Edinburgh, Scotland, discovered Ocean City over three decades ago and was so captivated by its charm that she decided to make it her permanent home. Her love for travel remains strong, but Ocean City holds a special place in her heart.
Anne's deep connection to the town is evident in her role as a seasoned writer for OceanCity.com, a position she's held since September 2014. Her frequent visits to local events, businesses, restaurants, and hotels have given her an insider's perspective, making her an invaluable resource for newcomers seeking the best experiences Ocean City has to offer.
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