Parking In Westfield Just Got Easier: See How

WESTFIELD, NJ — Town leaders approved a more convenient new online system to park in one of the Westfield's most trafficked lots.

On Sept. 30, councilmembers unanimously approved an ordinance that moved the process of securing a spot in the commuter South Avenue train station lot online. Currently, purchasers must be at the lot to buy a daily ticket in the morning from a Westfield Police officer for $5.

"Many people come down in their pajamas," added Town Administrator Jim Gildea. "They know the officers that are there, it's been that way for decades."

The added convenience does come with a price tag, with prices rising from $5 to $7 when sales go online this month. The platform upgrade will also allow permits to be renewed online and wait lists to be monitored by the end of the year.

Daily parking will also now be sold for the Watterson Street lot for $5. This will also be online.

Both daily tickets for the South Avenue lot and Watterson Street lot will go on sale at 12:01 a.m. that same day.

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