Ocean Grove Beach Parking
Historic Methodist community with unique parking rules. Neptune Township enforces no driving on Sundays until 12:30 PM (separate from beach closures that ended in 2025).
🅿️ Ocean Grove has free parking near the beach. Spaces are limited on summer weekends, so arrive early.
Where to park
Main Avenue Meters
Free!
🚶 3 min to beach
Accepts: card, app
Auditorium Lot
$10/day
🚶 5 min to beach
~75 spots
Accepts: cash
Near Great Auditorium
Local parking tips
- •Neptune Township rule: no vehicle movement on Sundays until 12:30 PM
- •Main Avenue has metered parking
- •Overflow parking in Asbury Park
- •Beach badges required
⚠️ Neptune Township Sunday rule: no driving until 12:30 PM (beach is now open all day)
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Ocean Grove parking questions
Is there free parking in Ocean Grove?▼
Yes. Ocean Grove has free parking options near the beach, though spaces are limited and fill early on summer weekends. Paid lots and meters run about $10/day.
How much does beach parking cost in Ocean Grove?▼
Paid lots and meters run about $10/day. Neptune Township rule: no vehicle movement on Sundays until 12:30 PM
Where should I park in Ocean Grove?▼
Neptune Township rule: no vehicle movement on Sundays until 12:30 PM Main Avenue has metered parking
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