Parking

Carbon County Parking Lot

The main Carbon County Jim Thorpe Municipal Parking lot is located at 1 Susquehanna Street just north of the train station. The cost for automobiles is $8/day 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday and $15/day 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Pricing may vary during events and festivals. The municipal lot also services the local courthouse, and some spots are reserved, so be sure to watch for signage designating visitor parking or indicating parking time limits. Parking is available for buses, campers and vehicles towing trailers in the lot for $15/day Monday-Friday and $30/day Saturday and Sunday. Pay at kiosks in the lot or via the Flowbird app. Pay-by-Text is also available: text the provided code to the designated number indicated on the parking sign. You will receive a text response containing a secure link: follow the instructions at the link to complete your payment.

Accessible parking spots are only available at the Carbon County Parking Lot. There are limited spaces, so travelers are advised to arrive early.

The county parking lot near Josiah White Park at 41 Susquehanna Street, just south of the train station, also has some public parking places. Visit the Carbon County Parking Portal for more information.

On-street Parking

On-street metered parking administered by the Borough of Jim Thorpe is available along Broadway Street from the train station up to the opera house, with a five hour parking limit. Pay at kiosks along the street or via the Flowbird app. Pay-by-Text is also available: text the provided code to the designated number indicated on the parking sign. You will receive a text response containing a secure link: follow the instructions at the link to complete your payment. Meter costs are by hour from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday ($1.50 cash/$2.00 card) and Friday through Sunday and holidays ($2.00 cash/$2.50 card). Note that parking on W. Broadway is Residential (permit) parking only as marked by red signage.

Immaculate Conception Parish Parking in October

Immaculate Conception Parish, located at 163 West Broadway (beyond the Old Jail Museum), will offer parking every Saturday and Sunday throughout October. Parking costs $25 in cash or $27 via credit card. The lot opens at 11 a.m. and closes at 9 p.m.

Self parking is also available Monday through Friday for $20. To park, scan the QR code on the board at the lot entrance, enter your credit card number and license plate. Please note that any unpaid vehicles may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner's expense. Overnight parking is not permitted; any cars left in the lot after 9 p.m. will be towed.

Pocono Whitewater Weekend Shuttle Parking: September 28-29, October, & November 2-3

Pocono Whitewater, located at 1519 State Route 903 will offer shuttle parking on September 28-29, every Saturday and Sunday throughout October, and November 2-3. The shuttle ride is 7 miles (approximately 10 minutes) to Jim Thorpe.

Parking is free, and the shuttle is available for $5 round trip per person. Kids under the age of 5 ride free!

The shuttle will drop off and pick up at LiveWell Empowerment, located at 30 River Street, Jim Thorpe. From there, enjoy a short, scenic 10-minute walk across the picturesque Sergeant AJ Baddick Bridge to reach museums, train rides, restaurants, shops, and more. Shuttles run continuously from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Reserved Parking: Mauch Chunk Lake Park Weekend Shuttle in October

Pre-paid, reserved parking is available at nearby Mauch Chunk Lake Park, located at 625 Lentz Trail, every Saturday and Sunday throughout October. The $25 cost includes parking and two round-trip shuttle passes (additional shuttle passes are $6 per person).

Park at the lake and enjoy a 15-minute shuttle ride to downtown area. The shuttle will pick up and drop off at 10 Hill Road, next to the Opera House. Click here for parking and shuttle reservation instructions and schedule for Mauch Chunk Lake Park. Please note that parking will be limited on the event day.
 

Jim Thorpe Little League Parking Sundays in October

McGarvey Field, located at 250 West 5th Street, will offer parking on the following Sundays: October 6, October 13, October 20, and October 27.

Parking costs $10 (cash only). The lot opens around 9 a.m. and will close once filled. Please note that there is no shuttle service from this location. Visitors will need to walk approximately 1.1 miles to the Visitors Center from the ballfield.