Parking in Lambertville can be a challenge - but we continue to improve the parking situation, adding needed parking spaces and providing more convenient ways to manage parking meters.  Since we are a very compact community and attract many tourists and other visitors, finding parking during certain peak times sometimes requires patience.   We continue to explore creative ideas to relieve congestion in the Central Business District.  

Metered Parking on Streets
Metered parking is in effect from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, Monday to Saturday, and from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Sundays.  Meters are located throughout the City’s Central Business District. Meter fees are $1.50 per hour. All meters accept coins and payment via theParkMobile smartphone application. Learn more about the parking application at ParkMobile.

Metered Parking in City Lots
Municipal metered lots are located at the following locations:

• Lambertville Free Public Library on Lilly Street
• Philip L. Pittore Justice Center on South Union Street between Ferry and Swan Street 

All meters accept coins and payment via theParkMobile smartphone application. Learn more about the parking application at ParkMobile.

Parking on Residential Streets         
Most of the streets in the residential zones of Lambertville are meter-free and do not incur time-limited parking, though we ask visitors to please be courteous when parking and to only take up as much space as necessary, as parking can be tight at busy periods.

Residential Permit Parking
Available to residents who live on streets with parking meters who do not have off-street parking options. The permit allows the holder to park at meters on their street, without feeding them. The permit does not guarantee a parking space.   Apply for a Parking Permit Here

Parking Meters - Holidays
In accordance with Lambertville City Code, 8-20, Exception for Certain Holidays, the following dates meters are free:

• New Year’s Day
• Easter
• Memorial Day
• July 4
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving
• December 17 - December 25

SPECIAL NOTE: The North Union Street Parking Lot has been leased by the City to the SHRSD for the 2023/24 school year.  The lot is closed for public use Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm while school is in session. In the event of holidays or school closure, and in non-reserved hours, the lot is open for public use. Meter rates still apply.