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Ocean City Travel Tips and Ordinances
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Parking
AUTO PARKING - Parking is available in city lots, private lots and on certain public streets. Do not park in front of any curb painted red, or blocking any public or private driveway. Parking meters on all City parking lots are in effect 24 hours a day; meters on the streets vary, but the hours are posted on the meter. No more than one vehicle may park in a designated space of any size.
RV PARKING is available at the Kitchen Restaurant on Wicomico Street for a fee. RVs and oversized vehicles (6'8" wide or wider, and/or 21'2" long or longer), may not be parked on municipal streets or parking lots from June 1 until September 15. However, limited RV parking is permitted at the 100th Street Municipal Park Lot for a fee. Call 410-524-0038 for information.
BOAT TRAILER PARKING is available at the 100th Street Municipal Parking Lot for a fee. For information, call the lot at 410-524-0038. Boat trailers may not be parked on the public streets, alleyways or public parking lots from May 1 though October 1.
Rules and Regulations on Alternative Transportation
SURFING During the busy season (approximately Memorial Day to Labor Day) surfing is allowed at any beach before 10:00 a.m. and after 5:30 p.m., and during the day at two designated areas announced daily on local radio stations, listed in local newspapers and at area surf shops. Surf board leashes are required for safety.
BICYCLES and ROLLERBLADES are allowed on the Boardwalk during certain times from April 1 through September 30 (see below). Elsewhere, bicycles may be ridden, following all Maryland laws and safe bicycling rules. Remember to ride in the same direction as motor vehicle traffic and observe stop signs and traffic signals In the evening and at night, a headlight and rear reflector are required.
WEEKDAYS
April 1-May 29: 2am- 4pm
May 30-Sept 5: 2am - 10am
Sept 6-Sept 30: 2am - 4pm
WEEKENDS/HOLIDAYS
April 1 - May 14: 2am - 12noon
May 15-Sept. 30, 2am - 10am.
NO RESTRICTIONS:
Oct. 1 - March 30.
SKATEBOARDS are not permitted on the Boardwalk, public streets, alleys, sidewalks and public lots throughout Ocean City. A skateboard park is available at 3rd Street and St. Louis Avenue.
Weddings on the Shore
Want to get married by the Ocean? Ocean City is located in Worcester County, Maryland, where you must obtain your marriage license. For application information, please contact the Worcester County Court House at 1 West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 or call them at 410-632-5500 or 800-340-0691 (in Maryland). If you would like to get married on the beach in Ocean City, you must also obtain permission from City Hall. There is no fee required, just a simple form. Contact City Hall at 410- 289-3300.
Here is a list of Ocean City Places of Worship.
Pets
Animals are not allowed on the beach or boardwalk at any time between May 1 and September 30 by Town Ordinance. Also, dogs must be kept on a leash when being walked in and around Ocean City at any time. Leashed pets are allowed on the beach of Assateague National Park. Check out a list of places that are Pet Friendly.
