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Where can I rent a handicapped scooter to ride on boardwalk?
Submitted by Mary T, Baltimore MD on August 26, 2019Try Boardwalk Mobility. They are located in the Lankford Hotel just north of 8th Street on the boardwalk. You can reach them at 410.289.1203.
View all answers to this question (2) »Are there bath houses in OC?
Submitted by Mmm E, Ss MD on August 26, 2019There are no bath houses or similar places in OC where you can shower and change without getting a room for the night. There are open-air rinse of showers at the inlet and every few blocks along the boardwalk. There are public bath houses in the fee areas at Fenwick Island State Park and on Assateague.
View all answers to this question (2) »Is there any bus or shuttle from Baltimore to Ocean City MD?
Submitted by Natasha D, Union City NJ on August 26, 2019There are two options that work. You can take the Greyhound Bus (800.231.2222) or Bay Runner Shuttle (410.912.6000). Call them to get specifics on route, times, and pricing. Greyhound costs less, but runs less often than Bay Runner.
View all answers to this question (3) »Where can I rent a wheelchair?
Submitted by Patricia R, Greencastle PA on August 26, 2019You can rent a regular wheelchair at PMI Rentals at 126th Street. Call them at 410.250.1251 to find out more. Many of the bike rental shops along the boardwalk also rent wheelchairs.
We will be staying a few blocks away from the beach, so we will drive to the beach (since we have to carry chairs, umbrellas, etc.). What is the parking situation this upcoming week? Will that be a problem?
Submitted by Dave S, Paramus NJ on August 26, 2019Things have started to slow down in OC, so there should be less people in town. However, the availability of side street parking near the beach varies a lot from on block to another, so while you likely can find parking (especially if you get there by 9:30am), it is impossible to predict how tough it will be to find a spot.
View all answers to this question (3) »Coming down for the day and would like to stay for dinner. But would like to get a shower after the beach. Is there a place to get showers?
Submitted by Melody B, Littlestown PA on August 23, 2019There are no places in OC where you can shower and change without getting a room for the night. There are open-air rinse of showers at the inlet and every few blocks along the boardwalk. There are public bath houses in the fee areas at Fenwick Island State Park and on Assateague.
View all answers to this question (2) »We are coming from Delaware and would like to ride the bus. Is there a parking lot at the 144th Transit Station? Or where is parking near by?
Submitted by Connie C, Hagerstown MD on August 22, 2019There is no parking lot at the 144th Street bus station, but there is lots of street parking in this general area.
Hi, I'm coming for a small vacation September 27-29. I read that they aren't allowed on the beach or boardwalk until October 1. Is that out of a carrier? Would I be able to take them in a sling carrier or a stroller?
Submitted by K.M. P, Huntington WV on August 22, 2019Dogs are not allowed on OC's beach or boardwalk until 1 October, even if they are in a carrier or stroller.
Where can I get information about the memorial trees at Northside Park or other memorials in Ocean City?
Submitted by Peggy F, Ocean City MD on August 22, 2019Call the OC Recreation and Parks Department (410.250.0125) to find out about memorials at the parks.
You can contact the OC Volunteer Fire Department (410.289.4346) to find out if memorial bricks are still available for the Firefighter's Memorial at North Division Street.
Contact the Art League (410.524.9433) to find out about bricks at their facility on 94th Street.
Contact the Public Works Department (410.524.7716) to find out about boardwalk bench dedications. There is a wait list for these benches as of August 2019.
I am coming to OC for Bike Fest and have 2 parking places at my condo rental. Is parking the trailer allowed in my designated spot? The rental company is saying yes as long as it fits in the spot and is not over sized. Please advise as I don't want to be fined.
Submitted by Dianne F, Niskayuna NY on August 21, 2019I would call the OC Police for the answer. They can be reached at 410-723-6600. If the parking space is on private property, you should be fine though. Public parking lot and street parking of trailers is restricted, not private lots.
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