Parking downtown evenings and weekends is a breeze, with over 30,000 spaces to choose from. $1 Parking is available in three City garages downtown. Keep an eye out for the $1 parking signs all around downtown. Every major route into downtown is well-marked on the overhead signs with the $1 signage. In addition, there is $1 parking signage at street level at the entrance to each participating garage.

$1 parking is available at the following garages (rates / hour vary):

• Garfield Garage - Enter from Ninth (westbound) between Vine and Race Streets
• Gramercy Garage - Enter from Seventh (eastbound) between Elm & Race Streets
• Westin Garage - Enter from Vine (northbound) between Fourth & Fifth Streets

In addition, the parking lot at Fifth & Race Streets offers $1 parking.

Click here for a list of several garages and lots with rates ranging from $1 to $7 for the first 2 hours. These garages and lots also have short-term spaces Monday through Friday during the day.

There are 1,500 parking meters throughout downtown, handy for running quick errands. All downtown meters offer the first 10 minutes FREE - just push the button. By the end of summer 2011, 1,400 meters will accept credit card payments (Visa, MC, AmEx) in addition to coins. Tip: The meter must have no minutes remaining in order to get the free 10 minutes. So, push the button for the free 10 minutes BEFORE depositing coins! Also, remember parking meters are always FREE on major holidays and on Sundays.