Parking Services

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

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