Facility Overview
The Bayonne Public Parking lot located at 12 E 19th St provides dependable, ground-level municipal parking in the heart of Bayonne, New Jersey. Situated just off the bustling Broadway retail corridor between Broadway and Avenue E, this open-air asphalt parking facility offers an uncomplicated, self-park layout designed for swift entries and exits. Because the facility is an uncovered surface lot, it features completely open vertical clearance with no overhead deck beams or low clearance barriers. This unrestricted headroom makes it exceptionally well suited not only for standard sedans, compacts, and crossovers, but also for full-size pickup trucks, oversized SUVs, commercial vans, and vehicles equipped with roof racks or cargo carriers.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Positioned conveniently within Bayonne\'s vibrant commercial corridor, this lot provides immediate pedestrian access to a wealth of neighborhood businesses, professional offices, and dining destinations:
- Broadway Shopping & Dining District: Steps away from dozens of local restaurants, pizzerias, cafes, bakeries, and boutique retail storefronts lining Broadway.
- Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (22nd Street Station): Approximately a 5- to 7-minute walk (0.3 miles north), providing direct transit connections to Jersey City, Hoboken, and connecting PATH trains into Manhattan.
- Bayonne High School & Community Facilities: Located within a short stroll or brief drive, making it a convenient overflow spot for scholastic events and civic activities.
- Cape Liberty Cruise Port: Situated roughly 3 miles to the east, providing a useful mainland staging point for regional travelers meeting rideshares or shuttles.
- Stephen R. Gregg Hudson County Park: Located just a few minutes north along the bay, ideal for recreational walks and waterside views.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Access to the lot is straightforward via East 19th Street, accessible from either Broadway or Avenue E. Outbound traffic disperses smoothly onto local avenues, avoiding the severe gridlock typical of high-density multi-level garages. Regional drivers can quickly link up with Route 440, the Bayonne Bridge leading to Staten Island, and the New Jersey Turnpike (Interstate 78 Newark Bay Extension), ensuring swift transit across North Jersey and the greater New York metropolitan area. Furthermore, transit commuters will find the nearby 22nd Street Light Rail station and local NJ Transit bus lines along Broadway and Avenue C directly accessible on foot.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Open-air surface parking with clear lane markings and straightforward maneuverability
- No vehicle height restrictions, comfortably accommodating taller utility vans and lifted trucks
- Pay-by-plate digital pay stations accepting standard payment cards
- Mobile payment integration via ParkMobile for fast remote session management and extensions
- Designated ADA accessible parking stalls near pedestrian exits
- Continuous overhead night lighting providing visibility for evening parkers
- 24/7 un-gated access allowing round-the-clock arrivals and departures
Ideal For
- Local shoppers and diners frequenting the Broadway business district
- Daily commuters leveraging the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail network into Jersey City and New York City
- Visitors attending appointments at nearby medical practices and professional offices
- Residents and their guests seeking off-street vehicle storage during neighborhood street-cleaning windows
Visitor & Driver Tips
To ensure a hassle-free visit, have the ParkMobile app pre-installed on your smartphone to pay parking fees seamlessly without queuing at the physical payment kiosks. Pay close attention to posted municipal signage regarding parking duration limits, enforcement hours, and any overnight residential permit regulations that may apply to specific stalls. If you are catching the light rail for an event or daily commute, consider arriving early during weekday morning peak hours to secure the most convenient spots closest to the street exit.
