Monday - Friday
8 AM - 4 PM

732-632-8540

500 Main Street,
Metuchen, NJ 08840

Monday - Friday
8 AM - 4 PM

732-632-8540

500 Main Street,
Metuchen, NJ 08840

Parking Authority

Metuchen Parking Authority

Jay Muldoon
Interim Business Manager

Dorothy Wyzykowski
Secretary

500 Main Street
(732) 548-5553
metuchenpa@optimum.net

Hours: Monday - Thursday
7:30am to 2:00pm

Parking Authority Information

Mission Statement
The mission of the Authority is to provide adequate parking for the needs of the residents, merchants and commuters and to collaborate with the Mayor, Council, Planning and Zoning Boards in providing for the future parking needs. 

The responsibilities of the Authority include: 

  1. Maintenance of the Authority lots and property. 
  2. Debris and snow removal. 
  3. Sale of parking permits and meter collection from lots and street meters. 
  4. Preparation of monthly financial management reports. 
  5. Public monthly meetings of the Commissioners to set policy, manage the affairs of the Authority and to pay its bills. 
  6. Enforce parking regulations, subject to the supervision of the Chief of Police. 
  7. Engage professional and other services in support of the Authority's mission. 
  8. Provide an annual financial contribution to the Borough of Metuchen in lieu of taxes. 
  9. To disseminate Authority records and keep the public informed of Authority business. 

Any questions or concerns, please contact the Metuchen Parking Authority

(as of October 2023)

Fee Time
$0.50 30 minutes
$1.00 1 hour
$1.50 90 minutes
$2.00 2 hours (max)


No coins accepted

Short term parking up to 4 hours at Center Street, Center Street East, and New Street lots.

CLICK HERE to use Park Smarter mobile app or credit card at meters. Park Smarter App, meters, and pay stations accept only VISA or MASTERCARD.

CLICK HERE to watch a quick PSA about parking changes downtown.

Pennsylvania Avenue and Station Place Lots:
* Residents - $270 for 3 months
* Non-Residents - $330 for 3 months

Center Street East (A&P), Center Street and New Street Lots:
*$270 per quarter

Halsey Street Lot:
*$165.00 per quarter resident
*$270.00 per quarter non-resident

South Main and Memorial Lots:
* All customers - $165 for 3 months

CLICK HERE for a SURFACE LOT PERMIT APPLICATION form.

CLICK HERE for information about the Pearl Street Parking Garage.

Bike Lockers are now available. $120 per year. $50 key deposit.

Image of Downtown Metuchen Parking Map. CLICK HERE for PDF version.

Parking Map