Parking- The Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot

Boardwalk or beach bound? Parking is easy and convenient in this centrally located lot at the southern most point of Ocean City. The lot provides 1,200 parking spaces including 35 handicap parking spaces and quick access to our bustling boardwalk and beautiful beach. Complete with a passenger load and unload zone, this lot is open 24-hours and is in operation from April 15 to October 15.

To gain access to the lot, simply obtain a ticket at the entrance. We suggest leaving your ticket in your car as additional fees ensue for a lost or damaged ticket. Forms of payment are cash and credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover).

Spring & Fall Rates:

The spring and fall rates are in effect from April 15 to the Wednesday prior to Memorial Day. The fall rates are from Labor Day to October 15.

Monday - Thursday: $1 per hour

0-30 minutes                Free

31 - 45 minutes            $.75

46 minutes - 1 hour      $1

Additional Time            $.25 per 15 minutes

Note: Lost tickets will result in a maximum charge of $25

Friday, Saturday and Sunday: $1.50 per hour

0-30 minutes                Free

31 - 40 minutes            $1

41 - 50 minutes            $1.25

51 minutes - 1 hour      $1.50

Additional Time            $.25 per 10 minutes

Note: Lost tickets will result in a maximum charge of $36

Summer Rates:

Summer rates are in effect from the Thursday before Memorial Day to the Sunday before Labor Day.

Monday - Thursday: $1.50 per hour

0 - 30 minutes              Free

31 - 40 minutes            $1.00

41 - 50 minutes            $1.25

50 minutes - 1 hour       $1.50

Additional Time            $.25 per 10 minutes

Note: Lost tickets will result in a maximum charge of $36

Friday - Sunday : $2 per hour

0 - 30 minutes              Free

31 - 45 minutes            $1.50

46 - 1 hour                   $2

Additional Time            $.50 per 15 minutes

Note: Lost tickets will result in a maximum charge of $48

Physically Challenged Patrons:

In order to accommodate our physically challenged patrons, a 90-minute grace period is in place. In addition, handicap parking spaces are located near the beach as well as the boardwalk. However, if the length of time spent in the parking lot is 91-minutes or more, the person will have to pay for the entire time spent in the parking lot in accordance with the parking fees listed above.

West Ocean City Park & Ride

While you're in town, why not give your car a vacation, too? The West Ocean City Park & Ride offers FREE ample parking at 12848 Ocean Gateway. Not only is the parking free, but the lot offers spectacular scenic views of the bay, surrounding wetlands, the Ocean City skyline and of course, the gorgeous sunsets Ocean City is known for.  Visit the octagon gazebos for amazing bird-watching. And be sure to read the interpretive signs and checkout the railroad bridge and brick walkways before catching the shuttle into town.

Shuttle service from the West Ocean City Park & Ride is $1 for a ride-all-day pass. This enables riders to unlimited daily trips between the Park & Ride, Ocean City Factory Outlets, and the South Division Street Transit Center.

Please observe posted rules and regulations at the Park & Ride. Restrictions apply.
FOR ADDITIONAL PARKING INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 410-723-1606.