About this Location

Facility Overview

The George Quigley Parking Lot is an essential municipal surface parking facility situated at 85 Harrison Avenue in West Orange, New Jersey. Conveniently positioned right off the bustling Main Street commercial corridor and directly adjacent to the historic heart of the township, this open-air lot provides straightforward, ground-level parking for residents, local employees, and out-of-town visitors. Because it is a level open-air surface facility without an overhead roof, it features unrestricted vertical clearance, making it fully accessible for standard passenger sedans, large SUVs, full-size pickup trucks, commercial service vans, and vehicles equipped with roof racks or cargo carriers that typically cannot clear low parking garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located in the heart of West Orange\'s vibrant and historic downtown district, the George Quigley Parking Lot places drivers within immediate walking distance of major historical landmarks, civic buildings, and local business hubs:

Thomas Edison National Historical Park: Located just a 5-minute walk (under 0.3 miles) north on Main Street, where visitors can tour Thomas Edison’s original laboratory complex, machine shops, and chemistry labs.
West Orange Township Municipal Offices & Police Headquarters: Located a brief walk or short 2-minute drive away along Mount Pleasant Avenue and Main Street.
Downtown West Orange Commercial District: Step straight from your vehicle onto Harrison Avenue and Main Street to access a diverse mix of family-owned eateries, international delis, bakeries, professional service firms, and boutique retailers.
Valley Arts District & Llewellyn Park: Positioned within a short drive or moderate walk to the historic gates of Llewellyn Park and the surrounding artistic and residential quarters.
Eagle Rock Reservation & Turtle Back Zoo: Situated just a 7- to 10-minute drive westward along the ridge, offering scenic city skyline views, walking trails, and family entertainment.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress to the George Quigley Parking Lot are designed for smooth, hassle-free vehicular movement directly via Harrison Avenue, easily accessible via Main Street (County Route 508 / CR 659) and nearby Mount Pleasant Avenue (Route 10). Drivers arriving from Interstate 280 (I-280) can exit at Exit 9 or Exit 10, connecting to the facility within 3 to 5 minutes under normal traffic conditions. For public transit connections, NJ TRANSIT bus routes (including lines 21, 71, and 73) stop frequently along Main Street, providing rapid links toward Newark Broad Street, Newark Penn Station, and surrounding Essex County communities. The Highland Avenue and Orange NJ TRANSIT rail stations (Morris & Essex Lines) are also located approximately one mile away.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Easy drive-in access with unobstructed skyward headroom and wide turning aisles.
Clear Lane Markings: Well-striped individual stalls accommodating both compact cars and large vehicles.
ADA Accessible Spaces: Dedicated accessible parking bays placed strategically near pedestrian entry points.
Convenient Payment Options: On-site metered payment kiosk facilities and support for pay-by-cell mobile parking solutions.
Exterior Night Lighting: Overhead streetlights and perimeter lighting to enhance visibility and security during evening hours.

Ideal For

History Buffs & Tourists: Visitors spending the day exploring the laboratory workshops at Thomas Edison National Historical Park.
Local Shoppers & Diners: Patrons visiting Harrison Avenue and Main Street storefronts, barbershops, cafes, and neighborhood restaurants.
Civic & Municipal Visitors: Residents conducting business at municipal offices, local banks, or neighborhood community centers.
Area Commuters: Drivers combining local parking with nearby NJ TRANSIT bus routes into Newark and Manhattan.

Visitor & Driver Tips

The lot operates efficiently throughout the week, but peak mid-morning hours on weekdays and weekend afternoons can see steady turnover due to nearby attractions. Visitors heading to the Edison laboratory complex should confirm parking payment requirements at the posted signs upon arrival. Be sure to note your stall number or vehicle license plate if using mobile parking apps or pay stations, and observe posted regulations regarding overnight municipal parking restrictions or street-sweeping schedules.