While there are multiple ways to enter the park session event area, gameplay will begin at the corner of North Cove Field and Freedom Way in Liberty State Park.

The park location for Pokémon GO Fest is accessible by public transportation (bus, PATH train, and light rail), rideshare, and dedicated ferries. There is no parking for personal vehicles at Liberty State Park. There will be a dedicated rideshare drop-off and pick-up location at 323 Jersey Ave. We strongly suggest taking one of the following public transportation routes to Liberty State Park!

NJ TRANSIT

Getting to Pokémon GO Fest courtesy of public transit is the best option for Trainers. The Pokémon GO Fest team is working closely with local transit authorities to ensure everyone has a convenient mode of transportation to the event. We strongly encourage Trainers to download the NJ TRANSIT app to book your light rail and bus trips. Learn more about how to ride the NJ TRANSIT here.

Here’s how to get to Pokémon GO Fest via PATH, light rail, and bus.

PATH

Take the PATH train (access from both NYC and Jersey City) to the Exchange Place or Grove St stops.

$6.00 round trip ($3.00 one way. $1.00 new card fee not included).

Light rail

Take the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail train to the Jersey Avenue or Liberty State Park stops.

$5.10 round trip ($2.55 one way).

Bus

Take Bus 6 to the Liberty State Park stop.

$1.80 fare.

Ferry Service

Ferries depart from and return to the Pier 11 / Wall St. Ferry Terminal, traveling to and from the Liberty Landing Dock at Liberty State Park throughout the weekend. Tickets are limited and must be purchased here prior to boarding. The hours of operation are as follows.

Friday/Sunday: Boats depart every 15 minutes starting at approximately 7:00 a.m., with the last boat leaving Liberty State Park at approximately 8:00 p.m.

Saturday: Boats depart every 10 minutes starting at approximately 7:00 a.m., with the last boat leaving Liberty State Park around 8:08 p.m.

Bikes/Wheeled Devices

You are welcome to ride your bike to the event, but the use of wheeled devices (including bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, scooters, etc.) is not permitted within Liberty State Park. Children’s strollers and mobility equipment used by individuals with disabilities are allowed.

Please note: Bicycles are also not permitted on the ferry or buses.

To help you plan your trip to and from Pokémon GO Fest, here are several transportation options.

By Plane

The closest airports to Liberty State Park are:

• Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

• John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

• LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

By Train

Both NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak offer daily services into New Jersey.

Nearby train terminals include:

Newark Penn Station (approximately 20 minutes from Jersey City), served by both Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT.

By Bus

FlixBus offers service from cities like Baltimore, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., to multiple New Jersey locations. Visit Flixbus.com for schedules.

Many bus carriers travel daily to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in midtown Manhattan, where you can transfer to various NYC subway lines. For information, call 212-564-8484 or visit Port Authority Info.

There will be a dedicated rideshare drop-off and pick-up location at 323 Jersey Ave, accessible via Jersey Ave. A shuttle will be available to transport attendees between this location and Liberty State Park. Attendees are also welcome to walk from the drop-off area to the park if they prefer.

Please note: Rideshare access will not be available within Liberty State Park itself.

There will be NO public parking available at Liberty State Park during Pokémon GO Fest.

Please do not attempt to park on recreational land or in any non-designated areas. Illegal parking may result in a minimum $60 fine and/or a criminal court summons.

There will be NO public parking available at Liberty State Park during Pokémon GO Fest. Attendees are encouraged to use public transportation, rideshare, or shuttle services.

A limited number of ADA parking spaces will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at Liberty State Park Lot 7.

A valid ADA placard or license plate is required to access these spaces.

Vehicles without proper ADA credentials will not be permitted to park in these areas.

Unauthorized vehicles may be towed or fined.

Please note: This information is provided for planning purposes only and does not serve as an endorsement or guarantee. All details are subject to change.

Tickets can be purchased at here while supplies last.

For an overview of how in-app ticketing works for the live Pokémon GO Fest event, see our Help Center.

Please note the following:

Event gameplay will be available only at these locations on the specified date and time.

Tickets to these events, including the purchase of any add-ons, are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets are “first come, first served” and will be available for purchase while supplies last.

Minors are only able to attend when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Parents or guardians must purchase a ticket for themselves and for any children who would like to participate in event gameplay. The email associated with the parent/guardian’s Pokémon GO account must match the parent/guardian’s email address on file with Niantic Kids / Pokémon Trainer Club.

To begin your Pokémon GO Fest Park Experience, simply arrive at Liberty State Park on the date and time of your purchased ticket. Trainers without a valid ticket will not be able to see or interact with any Pokémon within the park.

• Morning Park Experience: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

• Afternoon Park Experience: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Please note: Your ticket determines your official start time and date. You can only access in-park gameplay during your assigned time.

On-site security: Liberty State Park is routinely patrolled by New Jersey State Park Police (NJSPP), who enforce park rules and ensure the safety of visitors across the campus and parking areas.

Additional event security: We have worked closely with Liberty State Park and local authorities to develop a comprehensive security plan for quick and effective responses to a range of situations. Your safety is our priority.

Evacuation procedures: If circumstances require evacuation, Trainers should follow the instructions directed by event security, police, or medical responders.

Lost children: In the event of a missing child, please notify a Liberty State Park representative, a local police officer, event security guard, or a member of the customer service staff so that they can coordinate to make sure the child is returned safely.

Safety tips:

If you see suspicious activity, report it immediately to:

• Liberty State Park at 201-915-3400

• NJSPP Dispatch Line at 877-WARN-DEP (877-927-6337)

• Or call 9-1-1

Keep your cell phone accessible in case of emergency.

Stay alert and watch your step, especially near wet areas or uneven pathways.

For more information please visit: Liberty State Park Website.

All attendees must abide by the Niantic Live Events Code of Conduct.

Allowed:

• Standard school-sized backpacks

• Binoculars

• Blankets, sheets, towels

• Cameras (basic point-and-shoot consumer-grade cameras)

• Sealed sunscreen (no aerosol containers)

• Empty hydration packs and water bottles (plastic or aluminum), 36 oz maximum

• Prepackaged food

• Factory-sealed bottles of water or empty reusable water bottles (free water-filling stations are available on-site)

• Collapsible umbrellas and strollers

Discouraged:

• Large backpacks (no frames or camping gear)

• Camera accessories, such as selfie sticks, tripods, monopods, GoPro mounts and attachments, or other commercial equipment

• Totems, flags, and banners (less than 24 inches)

• Coolers of any kind (exceptions may be made for medical use)

• Scooters, wagons, carts (including red wagons)

• Chairs of any kind

• Aerosol containers (including sunscreen and personal beauty products)

Prohibited:

• Littering

• Hammocks, tents, or other camping equipment

• Professional audio/visual recording equipment

• Professional-grade radios or walkie-talkies

• Smoking, including cigarettes, e-cigs, and vaping devices

• Weapons, including water/squirt guns and cosplay items

• Walking in planting beds or entering restricted areas

• Skateboards and personal motorized vehicles (not including assistance devices)

• Picking flowers or plants

• Feeding or bothering the wildlife

• Totems, flags, and banners (over 24 inches in any aspect)

• Parking at Liberty State Park, especially on fields or grass

• Commercial activity, except by permit or otherwise authorized

• Alcohol

• Film or photo shoots

• Amplified sound

• Barbecuing/fires, except for in designated areas

• Dogs off leash

• Leaving dog waste (please clean up after your dog)

• Drones

• Fireworks

If you have further questions, please visit the Liberty State Park Website.

There is a merchandise booth located within the park that will sell Pokémon Center goods to attendees.

Please note: The merchandise booth is cashless—only electronic forms of payment will be accepted, and access to the merchandise booth is limited to your designated event session.

There will be Information Booths located within the event. Stop by to get answers to your questions, receive registration help, learn about our accessibility plan, return found items or look for lost items, and learn more about Pokémon GO!

Pokémon GO Fest is proud to support those who may be nursing newborns during the event. Family restrooms will be available at the event. Please visit an Information Booth for the exact location.

There will be a Technical Support desk located within the event for ticket-holding attendees. The support staff can help you if you have issues with the event gameplay.

Think about what you bring. Choose reusable bags or totes for your supplies and souvenir items to help eliminate plastic bag waste. Avoid buying single-use items and disposing of them while in the park.

While playing, make sure to stick to designated paths and avoid any areas that are closed off. When vegetation is trampled, there is a greater chance that either weeds will grow back in its place or nothing will grow back at all. If everyone taking part in Pokémon GO Fest strayed from the path, our host park could suffer severe impacts, so help us take care of the park by sticking to dedicated paths and trails.

Our goal for Pokémon GO Fest is to leave the park better than we found it. As much as possible, things you bring into the park should leave with you, too. For other waste, Pokémon GO Fest will have trash and recycling stations around the host park for your use. Even leftover biodegradable materials, such as food scraps, should be disposed of in a compost bin. Though these items are biodegradable, they are not native to the host city and can create an eyesore for others. A general rule of thumb is to ask yourself, “Would this be here if I weren’t?” If the answer is no, then the best practice is to pack it out with you and dispose of it properly.

Observe wildlife from a distance and never feed them human food. Animals can become dependent on leftover food or trash and become aggressive as a result. By sticking to paths and not approaching wildlife, you avoid stressing animals or damaging their habitat.

If each visitor picked a flower, collected a rock, or didn’t properly dispose of waste, then the natural habitat would be depleted. Leave the parks and city as you find them to protect the habitat of plants and animals, as well as the outdoor experiences of millions of visitors. Even better, with the help of fellow Trainers, we can leave our host city better than we found it!

Garbage/refuse collection and disposal is ultimately the responsibility of everyone. Any and all refuse generated must be properly disposed of in receptacles located throughout the park. Please dispose of your trash in the correct receptacles, as notated by signs.

All ticket holders are allowed to re-enter the event throughout their ticketed session. Only ticket holders will be able to participate in the Pokémon GO Fest gameplay experience and specialized elements.

Trainers will be required to select from two gameplay sessions to guide their gameplay throughout the day.

MORNING PARK EXPERIENCE

Beginning at 9:00 a.m., Trainers can begin their day exploring Liberty State Park and everything it has to offer.

From 1:00 p.m to 2:00 p.m., there will be a brief intermission with no gameplay, giving Trainers time to travel to their preferred city play location.

In the afternoon, the adventure continues—Trainers can enjoy the rest of the event from anywhere in Jersey City or New York City!

AFTERNOON PARK EXPERIENCE

With an Afternoon Park Experience ticket, Trainers will kick off their day by enjoying event gameplay from anywhere in Jersey City or New York City.

From 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., we recommend using the intermission period to make your way to Liberty State Park.

Starting at 2:00 p.m., Trainers can dive into the Park Experience, exploring everything Liberty State Park has to offer.

Security guards will be located throughout the areas of the event to provide assistance. If additional assistance is needed, find the nearest security staff, or call NJSPP Dispatch Line at 877-WARN-DEP, or 9-1-1.

Pokémon GO Fest is ADA compliant, including accessible entrances and restrooms. Power outlets for recharging devices will be located at specific locations across the event area. Please look for the mobility charging signs. For more information on accessibility accommodations, visit an Information Booth during operational hours. Services offered at the Information Booths include, but are not limited to, the following:

Answers to questions specific to the ADA access program

Information relevant to our patrons with disabilities

If you encounter a guest with a disability who has any access questions or needs assistance, please direct them to an Information Booth.

Please be considerate of all Pokémon GO Fest 2025 attendees. Never ask the nature of a person’s disability. Never push a mobility device or wheelchair unless asked, but you can help clear crowds as appropriate.

A patron requiring insulin is allowed to bring their medically necessary materials and medications as long as all medicine has a prescription label with the patron’s name. Out of concern for the festival staff who handle the trash, patrons are expected to dispose of medical waste and syringes in the proper disposal located at the medical area. Please do not dispose of these items in other trash bins at the event.

If additional support is required, please check in at the medical area.

The park grounds are ADA accessible, but please be aware that this is a venue with distances between attractions. Attendees can expect to travel about one mile during their Park Experience. Bear in mind that Pokémon GO Fest 2025 is an outdoor event where most travel is over natural terrain and pathways. Be prepared for rain or shine. The event does not provide wheelchairs for rent or loan, personal care, golf cart rides, or push services of any kind. Guests should make arrangements in advance if a wheelchair is needed and plan to bring attendants, if required.

Motorized vehicles, such as Segways and golf carts, are not allowed.

Accessible toilets are available throughout the park.

A Liberty State Park campus map (including the locations of bathrooms) is available [[here](https://www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/maps/liberty-area.pdf)].

Dogs and cats under the control of a handler and on a leash are allowed in NJ parks. All other animals are prohibited without permission from NJ Parks. No animals (except trained service animals) are allowed in buildings. Any individual(s) engaged in conducting animal shows, events, or obedience schools require permission from NJParks or his/her designee to schedule such events at any NYC Park and Recreation facility.

You can bring prepackaged food and bottled water. There will also be a variety of food vendors on-site.

Hydration stations to refill water bottles and water fountains will be located throughout Liberty State Park. Don’t forget to bring your reusable water bottle to fill up and keep yourself refreshed throughout the event. Please be mindful of the weather. Drink water even if you don’t feel thirsty. We want everyone to stay hydrated and healthy during Pokémon GO Fest!

Pokémon GO Fest 2025 will have food vendors that provide special dietary options. Please visit an Information Booth for a full list of vendors and further information.

The event will take place rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions. No refunds will be given due to inclement weather. In the case of extreme weather, directions to the nearest shelters will be communicated to attendees.

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