About this Location

Facility Overview

Lot 1 at 11 Erie Avenue in Wayne, New Jersey, is a dedicated open-air surface parking facility strategically serving the Mountain View–Wayne rail community and local commercial corridors. Positioned right alongside the transit corridor, this paved surface lot offers ground-level, self-park stalls marked for straightforward navigation. Because it is an open-air surface layout with no overhead structures or physical low-clearance bars, Lot 1 effortlessly accommodates standard sedans, compact cars, pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, and passenger vans without vertical clearance constraints. Its flat grade and clear sightlines allow drivers of oversized vehicles to maneuver and park with ease.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Lot 1 is positioned at the intersection of Erie Avenue and Mountain View Boulevard, placing drivers within steps of local transit and township amenities:

Mountain View–Wayne Train Station (NJ Transit): Located directly adjacent, providing direct rail service on the Montclair-Boonton Line toward Hoboken Terminal and Midtown Manhattan via connecting service at Newark Broad Street and Secaucus Junction.
Mountain View Business & Dining District: Within a 2 to 5-minute walk (0.1 to 0.3 miles), visitors can reach local neighborhood eateries, pizzerias, delis, coffee shops, and professional services along Mountain View Boulevard.
Passaic County Parks & Recreation: A short drive connects visitors to scenic green spaces, including the scenic Pompton and Passaic River greenways, Wayne public parks, and athletic fields.
William Paterson University: Located approximately 4 miles northeast (a 10-minute drive), making this a convenient spot for local commuters, university visitors, and area professionals.
Willowbrook Mall & Wayne Towne Center: Situated roughly 3.5 miles south down Route 23, offering extensive retail, dining, and cinema entertainment.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Lot 1 features direct vehicular ingress and egress from Erie Avenue, just off Mountain View Boulevard (County Route 502) and seconds from Route 23. Drivers benefit from seamless highway connections linking directly to Interstate 80, Interstate 287, and US Route 46, making regional travel across northern New Jersey quick and dependable. In addition to the Montclair-Boonton NJ Transit rail line right beside the lot, several NJ Transit regional bus routes serve stops along Mountain View Boulevard and nearby Route 23, giving commuters robust multi-modal travel options throughout the workday.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous surface bays with unobstructed overhead clearance suitable for high-clearance vehicles and roof racks.
Commuter Convenience: Mere steps to the rail platform for immediate boarding on weekday transit routes.
Designated Accessible Spaces: Clearly marked ADA accessible parking stalls situated near primary pedestrian pathways.
Illumination & Signage: Equipped with nighttime lighting standards and prominent posted signage outlining permitted parking regulations and payment methods.
Digital & Mobile Payment: Integrated with township and transit mobile payment options, enabling motorists to pay and manage sessions from their smartphones.

Ideal For

Daily Rail Commuters: Manhattan- and Hoboken-bound transit riders looking for frictionless station-adjacent parking.
Local Employees & Visitors: Professionals and patrons visiting businesses, banks, and offices around Mountain View Boulevard.
Carpoolers & Rideshare Connectors: Convenient regional meeting point just off Route 23 for daily carpooling.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Morning commuter peak runs between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM on weekdays; arriving early ensures prime stall selection closest to the train platform. Be sure to check posted Wayne Township or NJ Transit regulatory signs upon arrival to confirm permit versus daily metered parking stalls, and register your license plate promptly using the posted mobile parking app to avoid parking citations. When returning during evening rush hour, exiting onto Mountain View Boulevard via Erie Avenue provides the smoothest route back toward Route 23 North or South.