Downtown Parking

Curb Parking

On-street public spaces

Looking for parking in downtown Vancouver? Here’s what you need to know.

Parking hours

North of Evergreen Blvd: 8am – 6pm, Monday – Friday

South of Evergreen Blvd: 8am – 6pm, all days

Rates

  • $1.75 per hour
  • $3.25 per hour – Waterfront District

Free parking

On-street parking is free after 6 p.m. and on the following holidays:

  • New Year’s Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • President’s Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Native American Heritage Day
  • Christmas Day

Find parking

Use the interactive map to find on-street parking locations.

Interactive Map

Helpful tips

  • Most paystations accept coins and cards
  • Look for Parking Kitty signs to pay by app
  • Time limits are posted on each block and paystation
Find / Reserve Garages

Heading to a downtown activity?

Use these services to view and book parking across downtown.

ParkWhiz*
SpotHero*

*These private platforms will help you find parking. The City does not manage or fund them.

Why reserve parking?

  • Less time parking, more time enjoying
  • Compare prices and locations
  • Guarantee your spot

Hourly Parking Garages

Off-street parking garages in downtown Vancouver

1. Waterfront Vancouver Parking Center

Google maps street view of the entrance of the Waterfront Vancouver Parking Center, an arrow indicating the entry point at Parkway Place.
  • Total Spaces: 829
  • ADA Parking Spaces: 17
  • Clearance: 8’2″
  • Address: 700 W Columbia Way
ParkWhiz
SpotHero

Red arrow indicating garage entrance at 700 W Columbia Way.

2. Terminal 1

Google maps street view of the entrance of the Terminal 1 Garage, an arrow indicating the entry point at Cascade Street.
  • Total Spaces: 1200
  • ADA Parking Spaces: 20
  • Clearance: 9’4″
  • Address: 403 Quayside Pl
ParkWhiz
SpotHero

Red arrow indicating garage entrance at 403 Quayside Pl.

3. 500 Broadway

Google maps street view of the entrance of the 500 Broadway Parking Garage, an arrow indicating the entry point at East 5th Street.
  • Total Spaces: 235
  • ADA Parking Spaces: 4
  • Clearance: 9’0″
  • Address: 500 Broadway St
ParkWhiz
SpotHero

Red arrow indicating garage entrance at 500 Broadway St.

4. Park ‘n Go

Google maps street view of the entrance of the 270 West 6th Street Park 'n Go, an arrow indicating the entry point at West 6th Street.
  • Total Spaces: 600
  • ADA Parking Spaces: 17
  • Clearance: 7’0″
  • Address: 270 W 6th St

Red arrow indicating garage entrance at 270 W 6th St.

5. 703 Broadway

Google maps street view of the entrance of the 703 Broadway Parking Garage, an arrow indicating the entry point at East 8th Street.
  • Total Spaces: 450
  • ADA Parking Spaces: 13
  • Clearance: 7’0″
  • Address: 255 E. 8th St.
ParkWhiz
SpotHero

Red arrow indicating garage entrance at 255 E. 8th St.

City Garages & Lots

Check out city-owned parking in downtown Vancouver and compare locations, rates, and time limits below.

Evergreen Lot (Lot 2)

  • Location: Evergreen Blvd, between Main Street and Broadway Street
  • Rate: Free for 1 – 2 hours (see posted signs)

Community Library Lot (Lot 8)

  • Location: Evergreen Blvd, between C Street and Reserve Street
  • Rate: Free, 2-hour limit

City Hall Lot (Lot 3)

  • Limited parking Monday – Friday
  • Payment required all hours, all days
  • Location: Esther Short (between 6th Street and Phil Arnold Way)
  • Rate: Flat rate of $9 per day

Park N’ Go Garage (Lot 18)

  • Location: 6th Street and Columbia Street

Rates:

  • $1.75 per hour
  • $17.50 each day for up to 5 days.

Hours:

  • Monday – Thursday: 5am – 10pm
  • Friday – Saturday: 5am – midnight
  • Sunday: 6am – 10pm

Details:

  • Permits may be available for some levels (building employees and residents only)
  • Permits may be subject to waitlist
  • Payment required all hours, all days
  • Height limit: 7 feet
Permit Parking

Need long-term parking in downtown Vancouver? Monthly permits may be available for select lots and the Park N’ Go garage.

Before you apply

  • Permits are only available for certain locations
  • Some permits are limited to employees and residents
  • Hours and access vary by lot

Permit locations

Smith Tower Lot (Lot 1)

  • Location: 5th Street and Washington Street
  • Access: 7 days a week, 6am – 6pm
  • Includes: ADA spaces available (permit holder only)
  • Rate:
    • Standard: $147/month
    • Senior: $117/month
    • Senior housing: $79/month

Evergreen Lot (Lot 2)

  • Location: Evergreen Blvd & Broadway Street
  • Access: 7 days a week, 8am – 6pm
  • Rate:
    • Standard: $147/month
    • Senior housing: $79/month

Broadway Lot (Lot 11)

  • Location: 11th Street and Broadway Street
  • Access: Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm
  • Rate:
    • Standard: $147/month
    • Senior housing: $79/month

Park N’ Go Garage (Lot 18)

  • Location: 6th Street and Columbia Street
  • Access: Daily (hours may vary)

Permit rates

  • Level P1/P2: $147/month
  • Level P3: $174/month
  • Senior discount: $131/month

Garage details:

  • Height limit: 7 feet
  • Permits limited to residents and building employees

How to apply:

Review all permits, their rates and how to apply for a monthly permit below.

Monthly Parking Permits