Facility Overview

Managed under the jurisdiction of the Parking Authority of the City of Camden (PACC), the parking facility situated at 16 S 5th Street provides convenient municipal parking right in the civic and academic core of Camden, New Jersey. Centrally located between Market Street and Federal Street, this facility primarily operates as an accessible open-air paved lot catering to municipal visitors, court attendees, university students, and local professionals. Because of its open layout, it accommodates a broad range of passenger vehicles, including standard sedans, compact crossovers, full-sized pickup trucks, and high-roof commercial vans that typically face vertical clearance restrictions in standard parking decks.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated in downtown Camden, this location puts motorists within effortless walking distance of vital civic institutions, regional medical facilities, and premier academic hubs. Key destinations in the immediate vicinity include:

• Camden City Hall & Municipal Court: Located less than two blocks away (2–3 minutes on foot), making it an ideal choice for court appointments, public hearings, and civic administrative business.
• Camden County Hall of Justice & Superior Court: Just a 4-minute walk away, perfect for attorneys, jurors, and visitors.
• Rutgers University–Camden: Situated 3 blocks north (a 5- to 8-minute walk), providing convenient overflow parking for campus visitors, faculty, and students.
• Cooper University Hospital & Health Sciences Campus: Situated approximately 4 blocks southeast (roughly a 7-minute walk).
• Camden Waterfront & Entertainment District: A quick 5-minute drive or short ride on the River LINE to Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, Adventure Aquarium, and the Battleship New Jersey.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

The facility features direct street-level access along South 5th Street, with straightforward turning lanes from both Federal Street and Market Street. Egress during peak evening hours is smooth, with direct corridors feeding onto Route 30 (Admiral Wilson Boulevard), Interstate 676 (North-South Freeway), and the Benjamin Franklin Bridge for swift cross-river transit directly into Center City Philadelphia. Public transit connectivity is exceptional: the Walter Rand Transportation Center and City Hall PATCO Speedline Station are located just a 3-to-5-minute walk away, providing fast, continuous rail links across South Jersey and into downtown Philadelphia, alongside NJ TRANSIT bus and River LINE light rail connections.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Open-Air Headroom: Ground-level surface layout eliminating low-clearance ceiling constraints for tall trucks and passenger vans.
• Electronic & Mobile Payments: Convenient automated pay stations supporting credit/debit cards as well as popular digital parking apps (such as ParkMobile).
• ADA Accessible Stalls: Clearly marked accessible parking stalls situated close to entry and pedestrian exit corridors.
• Nighttime Illumination: High-output municipal perimeter lighting providing enhanced visibility after dark.
• Patrolled Area: Regular parking enforcement and municipal patrol coverage ensuring active oversight.

Ideal For

• Civic & Legal Visitors: Anyone with business at Camden City Hall, the County Courthouse, or the Camden Police Administration building.
• University Commuters: Students, adjunct professors, and campus visitors heading to Rutgers-Camden or Camden County College.
• Center City Transit Commuters: Drivers looking to park near PATCO City Hall Station to catch a fast train into Philadelphia without driving through city center traffic.
• Medical Professionals & Patients: Visitors and clinical staff traveling to the Cooper University Health Care district.

Visitor & Driver Tips

For visitors heading to early morning court appearances or City Hall hearings, arriving between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM will give you the best choice of prime spaces close to the exit. Keep your mobile parking app updated or have credit card payment ready for self-service payment kiosks. If attending major seasonal events or concerts at the waterfront, this downtown hub serves as an excellent strategic option to avoid the heavy traffic congestion immediately surrounding the riverfront venues.