Downtown Parking Options

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.

Downtown Parking Map

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Rates, Hours & Information

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Free parking for curbside pickup

Cost: Free
Time Limit: 15 minutes

 

15 minute parking15 minute meters

Cost: $0.25
Time Limit: 15 minutes
Pay Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm except City-recognized holidays
Accepts: Coins only

 

2 hour meter2 hour meters

Cost: $1.25 per hour, first 15 minutes free
Time Limit: 2 hours
Pay Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm except City-recognized holidays
Accepts: Coins, Credit/debit cards

 

3 hour parking3 hour meters

Cost: $0.85 per hour, first 15 minutes free
Time Limit: 3 Hours
Pay Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm except City-recognized holidays
Accepts: Coins, Credit/debit (new meters)

 

9 hour parking9 hour meters

Cost: $0.75 per hour, first 15 minutes free
Time Limit: 9 hours
Pay Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm except City-recognized holidays
Accepts: Coins, 9 Hour Meter Permit

 

1-2 hour timed parking1-2 hour times zones

1 and 2 hour timed zones allow anyone to park free, one time per day, in that zone for up to the signed time limit. These zones can be found in neighborhoods in and around downtown and other unique locations i.e. Percival Landing. Residents may be exempt.

 

''Loading zone (permit only)

Cost: $75 annual permit
Time limit: 30 minutes


 

Leased Lot sampleMonthly leased parking lots

City leased parking lots allow you to park anytime for one flat fee per month. Click the individual lots in the above map for specific costs, capacities and conditions. Call 360.753.8017 to check availability. Purchase at Olympia City Hall.

 

''Pay by phone only

Some parking spaces within former City leased lots have been converted for daily use. These spaces are signed and limited to Pay by Phone payments only.

  • 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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