Traffic Advisory: Liberty State Park – Expect Heavy Traffic June 6 - 8
Liberty State Park will host Pokémon GO Fest from Friday, June 6 through Sunday, June 8. This large-scale event is expected to attract thousands of attendees each day.
Motorists and park visitors are advised to expect heavy traffic in and around Liberty State Park during this period, especially along Freedom Way, Phillip Street, Morris Pesin Drive and Audrey Zapp Drive. Increased vehicle and pedestrian activity may result in delays and limited parking availability.
To minimize travel disruptions:
🚏 Consider public transportation (including Light Rail and Liberty Landing Ferry).
⏰ Allow for additional travel time when commuting in the area.
🚔 Follow all posted signage and directions from law enforcement and State Park Police.
🚗 All vehicles visiting the park must enter through Audrey Zapp Drive only.
🅿️ Parking within Liberty State Park is limited to park visitors not attending Pokémon GO Fest – overflow parking for park visitors is located at the Newport Mall Garage (details below).
Parking for Pokémon GO Fest & Shuttle to Liberty State Park
🅿️ Parking for Pokémon GO Fest is available at the Newport Mall Garage (561 Washington Blvd, Jersey City) for a discounted rate of $7 for the day.
🚍 A free dedicated shuttle for Pokémon GO Fest will be located on corner of 11th Street and Mall Drive East, running to/from Liberty State Park’s Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal building every 20 minutes from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Internal Liberty State Park Shuttle
🚌 Liberty State Park also has a free internal park shuttle which will run throughout the event from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. The internal park shuttle is marked with “EZ Ride” branding and will arrive at each stop approximately every 20 minutes.
🚏 Stops for the internal Liberty State Park Shuttle include: 🚍 Liberty Science Center 🚍 Statue of Liberty & New York City ferries, Liberty Landing Marina 🚍 North Picnic Area & Playground 🚍 Nature Center 🚍 South Picnic Area & Park Office.
More information about the Liberty State Park shuttle.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors!
🗽 Information on Pokémon GO Fest.
🌳 For Liberty State Park updates and information, visit: libertystatepark.nj.gov or call / email Liberty State Park at (201) 915-3400 libertystatepark@dep.nj.gov
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