Parking Services

Parking Services updates

Parking Services will resume normal operations June 1, 2020. Hours of enforcement are Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. View more details...

Complimentary parking for curbside pickup

In an effort to help support Downtown businesses, there are now designated parking meters (view signage) reserved for curbside/restaurant pick-up. These spaces are complimentary for business customers during this time.

Parking Services staff

Parking in Olympia

Parking is available at metered and timed on-street spaces and in leased lots owned by the City. The privately owned Diamond Parking also has several lots in downtown Olympia for daily and leased parking. Several businesses offer adjacent parking lots for the convenience of their customers.

Enforcement Hours

Parking is enforced Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. except City-recognized holidays.

Free time - all the time!

Your first 15 minutes are always FREE at any 2, 3 or 9 Hour meter! (unless using Pay by Phone)

2 Hour Meters: Push any button before inserting payment (meter must be flashing 0.00)

3 or 9 Hour Meters: Push the red or silver button before inserting payment (meter must be flashing 0:00).

Questions?

Contact Parking Services at 360.753.8017 or parkingservices@ci.olympia.wa.us

  • Learn about what you can do when you get a ticket
  • Learn about the Residential Parking Program
  • Learn about permits and monthly leased lots

City Calendar

City Updates

  • City buildings now open!

    City buildings are now open to the public. Special hours and restrictions are in place. Visit our COVID-19 page for details.

    Customers are reminded that they can still take care of most City business from home on our Online Services page.

  • Council Meetings during COVID-19 Emergency

    City Council will continue to hold its regular meeting schedule during the coronavirus emergency, but the Council Chamber will be closed to the public. You can register to watch the meetings live via Zoom (links on our City Council page). Meeting recordings are available the following day on the City's online meeting management system.

    How to comment

    Links to Council (and Council committee) meeting packets will be posted on the City Council page when available (typically 5 days prior to meeting). Once posted, the public can submit comments on agenda items until 4:30 p.m. the day of the meeting. Comments should be emailed to citycouncil@ci.olympia.wa.us.

  • Meetings

    Agendas and Minutes for City Council and most advisory committees.