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Scroll down for information about exemptions for NJ seniors and others!

Metered Parking, Year-Round:

Fort Lee Historic Park

Allison Park

State Line Lookout
Note: First hour is free at State Line, but all drivers must enter their license plate number into the metered parking system via pay station or app upon arrival.

Metered Parking, April 1 – October 31:

Ross Dock Picnic Area

Englewood Picnic Area (south lots)

Alpine Picnic Area

Hazard’s Ramp
Only vehicles with trailers are allowed at Hazard’s

No Fee Days in 2024:

All Wednesdays
(Except at Fort Lee Historic Park)

Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25

No Fee Days in 2025:

All Wednesdays
(Except at Fort Lee Historic Park)

New Year’s Day
Wednesday, January 1

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 20

Presidents Day
Monday, February 17

Easter
Sunday, April 20

Earth Day
Tuesday, April 22

Juneteenth
Thursday, June 19

Indigenous Peoples/Columbus Day
Monday, October 13

Election Day
Tuesday, November 4

Veterans Day
Tuesday, November 11

Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 27

Christmas Day
Thursday, December 25

Enforcement of the metered parking systems in the park is through the LICENSE PLATES of parked vehicles. Visitors DO NOT need to enter a space number into the system or post a printed receipt in their vehicles.

Scroll down for Information about Tidal Flooding in Parking Areas.

 

The following park visitors may be eligible to claim exemptions from metered parking:


Senior citizens aged 62 and over with a valid NJ driver license and valid NJ vehicle registration

Notes: Documents must be current. Name and address on license and registration must match. Seniors who lease a vehicle must present the full registration slip that includes their first and last names as the lessee. Seniors can receive only one exemption per person even if they own or lease more than one vehicle. Seniors with the same address can each apply for their own exemption. These exemptions are valid for 12 months following application approval and must be renewed annually.

Click here to download a FAQs sheet about senior exemptions!

 

  • Click here to download a senior exemption application and more information. Bring the completed application with your license and registration plus a check for $5.00 (no cash or credit card!) for easy in-person registration at Fort Lee Historic Park on Wednesdays through Sundays from 10 AM to 4:30 PM!

parking application

  • If you prefer to apply from home, you can mail your application (including copies of your supporting documents and payment) or you can click here to access our online portal, including a step-by-step walk-through to guide you through the process!
  • For questions or help with the application process, please call 201-705-5979 or send an email to parking@njpalisades.org.


Purple Heart Recipients and Disabled Veterans

Note: These visitors DO NOT need to apply for an exemption. Government-issued license plates and hangtags will be accepted as identification.


Boat Basin Tenants in the Park

Starting spring of 2024 Boat Basin tenants who rent a slip for the season at Alpine or Englewood Boat Basin may apply with the Commission for hang tags that will allow them access to free designated boater parking areas. Designated boater parking areas are for boat basin tenants only and are designated via signs. Commission-provided hangtags are needed to park in designated boater parking spaces. Hangtags are available free of charge to registered boaters that lease a slip at one of the Boat Basins.

Please note: Metered parking exemptions are NOT valid at Hazard’s Ramp.

Information about Tidal Flooding in Parking Areas

During the several days around a new or full moon, tides run higher than normal, and it is possible that sections of the parking areas closest to the river at Englewood and Alpine Picnic Areas may flood for up to several hours around the time of high tide. This is especially likely if there is storm activity in the area (including offshore) and at certain times of year, especially in the fall. These conditions have become more frequent and severe in recent years and are likely to worsen further as sea levels continue to rise due to climate change!
Photos: Francesca Costa.

This chart shows the dates of upcoming moon phases — remember, tides run high for several days before and after the New and Full moon phases.


This chart shows today’s tide predictions for Englewood Picnic Area (based on data for Spuyten Duyvil Creek entrance, directly across the Hudson).

Click here if the graphic does not load correctly, or if you would like to check an alternative source of tide information.


This chart shows today’s tide predictions for Alpine Picnic Area.

Click here if the graphic does not load correctly, or if you would like to check an alternative source of tide information.

Click here to download the Park Commission’s press release about the switch to metered parking in the park in 2022.