About this Location

Facility Overview

The Aviation Plaza parking facility at 600 W Edgar Road provides extensive, well-organized surface parking within Linden\'s premier retail power center. Located immediately adjacent to US Route 1 & 9 and directly opposite the Linden Airport, this open-air parking field offers direct storefront convenience for major retailers including Staples, Target, and AMC Theatres. The parking area around Staples (designated near light pole D) is arranged in broad, perpendicular stalls with clear drive aisles, offering excellent maneuverability. Because it is an entirely open surface lot, there are zero overhead height clearance restrictions, making it exceptionally well-suited not only for standard sedans and compact vehicles, but also full-size pickup trucks, commercial vans, utility trailers, and oversized SUVs.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Aviation Plaza is the commercial core of southern Linden, drawing visitors from across Union and Middlesex counties. Parkers are within direct walking distance of major retail and entertainment destinations:

Aviation Plaza Retailers: Steps away from Staples, Target, ShopRite, The Home Depot, Old Navy, and Marshalls.
AMC Aviation 12: A short 2- to 3-minute walk (under 500 feet), serving as a popular destination for moviegoers and evening entertainment.
Casual Dining Hub: Direct foot access to numerous on-site dining spots including Applebee\'s Grill + Bar, Panda Express, LongHorn Steakhouse, and Starbucks.
Linden Airport (LDJ): Directly across US Route 1 & 9, convenient for general aviation pilots, crew, and airfield visitors.
Warinanco Park & Downtown Linden: Just a 5- to 8-minute drive north, offering athletic facilities, scenic trails, and cultural events.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward via multiple signalized intersections along West Edgar Road (US-1/9) as well as access cuts from South Park Avenue. Regional drivers benefit from quick connections to the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95, Exit 13) and the Garden State Parkway via Route 27 or I-278. Commuters and local travelers also have access to public transit via NJ Transit bus routes running along Route 1 & 9, while the Linden NJ Transit Rail Station (Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Lines) is situated approximately 1.5 miles north, providing direct rail service into Newark Penn Station and New York Penn Station.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Spacious Surface Parking: Ample wide-stall surface bays accommodating large commercial vehicles, pickups, and high-roof vans without height barriers.
ADA Accessible Stalls: Clearly designated handicap accessible parking stalls with flat curb cuts close to store entrances.
High-Illumination Lighting: Well-lit parking field featuring numbered pole markers (including Pole D) for effortless vehicle location and nighttime safety.
EV Charging Proximity: Located in a center that hosts public high-power electric vehicle fast charging hubs.
Convenient Retail Access: Direct, level pedestrian pathways to front retail doors and curbside pickup lanes.
Complimentary Customer Parking: Open, customer-focused parking for retail, dining, and cinema patrons.

Ideal For

Retail Shoppers & Errands: Customers visiting Staples, ShopRite, Target, and surrounding department stores.
Cinema & Entertainment Patrons: Moviegoers catching screenings at the nearby AMC Aviation 12.
Trades & Delivery Fleets: High-clearance trade vehicles, work vans, and trucks picking up supplies or servicing retail accounts.
Quick Dining & Rideshare Meetups: Easily identifiable meeting spot thanks to visible pole numbering and direct access to arterial routes.

Visitor & Driver Tips

During weekend afternoons and peak holiday shopping seasons, parking rows closest to major anchors like ShopRite and Target fill quickly; parking slightly farther out near Staples offers faster parking and an easier departure. Note the alphanumeric pole markings (such as Pole D) when you exit your vehicle so you can quickly locate it after shopping or a film. When departing onto US-1/9 during evening commuter rush hours, use the signalized exits at the shopping center perimeter rather than unsignalized curb cuts to ensure safe and efficient merges.