Hersheypark — know before you go

Bags, lockers and loose articles

Bag policy

Bags are allowed in the park but not on most rides; bag size is not strictly limited at the gate.

Loose articles on rides

Loose items are banned on most rides; only zippered, buttoned or velcro pockets and waist packs are allowed on board.

Lockers

Free lockers near coasters for up to 2 hours; all-day lockers about $18 regular or $25 large in Chocolatetown and Boardwalk.

Food, water and money

Outside food and drink

No outside food or drink except one sealed water bottle per person; confirm exceptions for medical and baby needs.

Water refill

13 water-refill locations in the park. Bottle-fill is free at most fountains; confirm the park's current policy.

Parking

• B standard — Paid parking
• C standard — Paid parking
• Chocolate Avenue Parking standard — Free parking · 24/7
• Chocolate World Employee Parking standard
• Chocolate World Parking standard — Free parking
• D standard — Paid parking
• E standard — Paid parking
• Employee Parking standard
• Employee Parking lot
• F standard — Paid parking
• FUMC Parking standard — Free parking
• G standard — Paid parking
• H standard — Paid parking
• Hershey Chocolate Factory Parking standard
• I standard — Paid parking
• J standard — Paid parking
• K standard — Paid parking
• L standard — Paid parking
• Media & Administration Parking standard — Paid parking
• N standard
• Parking standard
• Parking accessible
• Parking lot
• Parking Lot N lot
• Street-side parking standard
• Suite Holder Parking standard — Paid parking
• Surface parking standard — Free parking
• Underground parking standard — Free parking

EV charging

• 251 Park Boulevard J1772 — ChargePoint
• EV charging station J1772 — opening_hours=24/7
• EV charging station
• Giant Companies 6097 - Hershey public · J1772 — Shell Recharge Solutions (US) · Mon: 6:00am-11:59pm; Tue: 6:00am-11:59pm; Wed: 6:00am-11:59pm; Thu: 6:00am-11:59pm; Fri: 6:00am-11:59pm; Sat: 6:00am-11:59pm; Sun: 6:00am-11:59pm
• HCW PARKING public · J1772 — ChargePoint · 24 hours daily
• HCW PARKING HERSHEY GW 2 public · J1772 — ChargePoint · 24 hours daily
• HERSHEY public · J1772 — ChargePoint · 24 hours daily
• HERSHEY TANGER EV1 SO public · J1772 — ChargePoint · 24 hours daily
• HOTEL HERSHEY STATION 1 public · J1772 — ChargePoint · 24 hours daily
• Hershey Lodge restricted · J1772 — Chargelab · Charger is located at the end of a dead end parking lot behind the main lobby of the Hershey Lodge. Caution advised to larger vehicles, as multipoint turns may be necessary to get into the spot.
• SIGNATURE FLATS B public · J1772 — ChargePoint · 24 hours daily
• Tanger Outlets - Hershey SW Lot DCFC public · CCS — Shell Recharge Solutions (US) · Mon: 6:00am-11:59pm; Tue: 6:00am-11:59pm; Wed: 6:00am-11:59pm; Thu: 6:00am-11:59pm; Fri: 6:00am-11:59pm; Sat: 6:00am-11:59pm; Sun: 6:00am-11:59pm

Tips from the sourced guidance

• Visit Accessibility Services (opens 30 minutes before the park) to enroll for accessible ride entrances.
• Rentals are first-come with a 500 lb limit; arrive early to secure one.