Wildwoods 2026: New Boardwalk Curfew, Paid Parking in Downtown Wildwood & More

Heading to the Wildwoods this summer? STOP — 3 major changes are hitting the boardwalk in 2026, and one of them could completely change your plans. In this video we break down the 3 biggest changes coming to the Wildwoods (Five Mile Island) in 2026 so your shore trip stays smooth, stress-free, and fun: 🌙 1. New Boardwalk Curfew (1 AM–5 AM, year-round) — Wildwood City introduced an ordinance closing the boardwalk overnight to the general public, regardless of age. We explain why it's happening (going back to Memorial Day weekend 2024), who it applies to, exemptions, and what enforcement could look like. 🅿️ 2. 70 New Parking Spaces in Downtown Wildwood — A new metered lot at Schillinger & Pacific Avenues (a partnership with Crest Savings Bank) opens for summer 2026. Plus the latest on the downtown glow-up: The Wild Resort, Morey's Piers Ferris wheel, the new Doo-Wop Wawa, and more. 🏖️ 3. Paid Parking Comes to Diamond Beach — For the FIRST time, Lower Township is bringing paid parking to Diamond Beach (May 15–Oct 15, $2.80/hr via ParkMobile). We cover affected streets, the $250 resident seasonal permit, fines, and how to avoid paying altogether. UPDATE AS OF 5/21/26: Diamond Beach homeowners just scored a major win. On May 4, 2026, the Lower Township Council voted unanimously to introduce an ordinance repealing the paid parking program planned for the Diamond Beach section — the seaside neighborhood tucked between Wildwood Crest and Cape May. For property owners, summer renters, and visitors heading to our slice of Cape May County, this is big news for parking, accessibility, tourism, and congestion across the Wildwoods. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro — 3 changes you need to know 0:45 Change #1: Boardwalk overnight curfew 5:30 Change #2: 70 new downtown parking spaces 8:30 Change #3: Diamond Beach paid parking 10:00 Quick recap + summer tips 📲 Don't forget to download the ParkMobile app and plan your boardwalk nights before 1 AM! 👍 If this helped, hit LIKE, drop your favorite Wildwood memory in the comments, and SUBSCRIBE for monthly Wildwood updates all summer long. See you on the boards! 🎡 📍 We cover everything real estate in the Wildwoods plus local news and happenings on our Five Mile Island. Read weekly blogs with the newest updates at https://leesrealestate.com/blog Visit our website: https://www.weselltheshore.com #Wildwood #WildwoodNJ #JerseyShore #WildwoodCrest #NorthWildwood #DiamondBeach #WildwoodBoardwalk #JerseyShore2026 #WildwoodRealEstate #ShoreLife