There’s so much to do in Jersey City. Whether you want to bike the trail at Liberty State Park or visit the Science Center with family, there is free parking if you know where to look.

With these tips and tricks, you’ll be sure to find a free spot or two near your destination.

To find those free street parking spots, here is what you need:

1. An understanding of where those spots exist. (Check out this free map!)
2. Familiarity with parking rules so you’ll know that free spot is actually free.

Map of Free Parking in Jersey City

Find a free spot by changing the time filters and navigating to your desired area. The free map updates in real-time, so simply type in the address you’re parking near and the time of day to find free parking near you.

Map of Jersey City Free Parking

Rules for free parking in Jersey City

Free 2-hour parking in some residential areas

Certain residential areas offer two hours of free parking to drivers without neighborhood permits. Head to the map to see where.

An extra day of free parking if a city holiday falls on the weekend

According to the city website, if a free parking holiday falls on a Saturday, free parking happens the Friday before. If a parking holiday falls on a Sunday, parking is free the day after on Monday.

Free Parking Holidays

Jersey city has free parking days! Here they are.

To find parking on the go, download the award-winning SpotAngels app. It is free 😉

Download the SpotAngels app

View Map of Free Parking in Jersey City