Parking in Wildwood Crest
A complete visitor guide to Wildwood Crest parking meters, ParkMobile, seasonal permits, free street parking, facility lots, and oversized vehicles.
Parking in Wildwood Crest
Explore Wildwood CrestWildwood Crest has a smaller paid-parking footprint than its neighbors and a large supply of free residential curb parking. Municipal meters operate around selected beachfront and high-demand areas, while facility lots are reserved for people using the attached building or park. Wildwood Crest is a separate borough: a permit purchased in Wildwood or North Wildwood has no authority here.
Parking in Wildwood Crest: What Visitors Should Know
Crest meters operate daily, including Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. between May 15 and September 15. The rate is $1.50 per hour, and the maximum stay is five hours. Payment is by quarters, at 10 minutes per quarter, or through ParkMobile. A five-hour payment is not suitable for a full day if the car will remain beyond the posted maximum.
Where to Park in Wildwood Crest
Beachfront and motel district
Paid spaces are concentrated near high-demand beachfront blocks and public access. ParkMobile zone signs identify the covered stalls. Visitors staying at a motel or rental should first confirm whether an assigned space is included; moving a car from private accommodation parking to the curb can make it harder to return later.
Free residential streets
Many legal curb spaces outside the metered zones are free. These are the main alternative for a beach visit longer than five hours, but they fill on sunny weekends. Look for driveways, hydrants, corners, painted curbs and temporary signs. Park fully within one lawful space and avoid narrowing an already constrained street.
Municipal facility lots
Lots at Borough Hall, Crest Arts Pavilion, the school, Crest Pier, Joseph Von Savage Memorial Pool and Washington Avenue Park are restricted to users of those facilities under posted conditions. They are not all-day beach overflow or overnight accommodation lots. An event at the facility can further limit availability.
Rates and ParkMobile
The official municipal rate is $1.50 per hour during the paid season. Quarter payment is accepted at the meter; ParkMobile requires the exact zone and license plate. App convenience charges may be separate. Remote extension is useful only until the five-hour maximum—changing payment methods does not restart the permitted stay.
Review the borough's official meter and permit notice before the season, and follow newer posted signs if a temporary order or annual update differs.
Seasonal Parking Permits
A Wildwood Crest seasonal permit costs $250 and is valid in eligible borough metered spaces from May 15 through September 15. It is transferable between vehicles, but lost permits are not replaced. The Municipal Clerk sells permits in person during posted weekday hours, with payment by cash, check or money order. A permit does not reserve a space, extend a maximum time, cover a neighboring city or authorize a restricted facility lot.
Accessible Parking and EV Charging
Use an accessible space only while displaying a valid placard or plate, and leave its striped access aisle empty. Check the meter instruction for payment requirements. Electric-vehicle charging is available at the Crest Arts Pavilion; a charging stall is for an actively charging vehicle using the facility under posted rules, not general beach parking.
Overnight and Oversized-Vehicle Parking
An ordinary passenger car may remain overnight in a legal curb space unless a sign, emergency order or facility rule prohibits it. Confirm off-street parking with an accommodation because summer curb spaces are not guaranteed.
Vehicles over 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight—including many buses and recreational vehicles—are prohibited on streets, alleys and public rights-of-way, apart from limited loading, government, construction and qualifying pickup-truck exceptions. Do not plan to stage an RV, coach or heavy commercial vehicle on a Crest street. Arrange a private facility outside the borough that confirms the vehicle's size.
Events and Busy-Weekend Strategy
For a short beach trip, a metered space can reduce walking. For a stay longer than five hours, begin with a legal free block or accommodation parking instead of trying to renew beyond the maximum. Recreation programs and concerts can fill facility lots, and temporary signs for events, storms or public works supersede any ParkMobile session or permit.
Alternatives to Driving
Wildwood Crest has no Boardwalk of its own; the Boardwalk begins to the north in Wildwood. The Crest's beachfront path and flat street grid make walking and cycling practical, subject to local riding rules. Park once, then walk or bike for nearby meals and beach access rather than moving the car between free spaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are Wildwood Crest meters?
They cost $1.50 per hour with a five-hour maximum.
When are meters enforced?
Daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., May 15 through September 15.
Is there free parking in Wildwood Crest?
Yes. Many legal curb spaces outside the signed meter zones are free, although facility lots are restricted to their users.