Downtown Parking
Hourly & Daily Parking
On-street public spaces
- Parking is enforced daily 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on and south of Evergreen Blvd. Monday through Sunday.
- Parking is enforced 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday north of Evergreen Blvd.
- View the on-street parking on the map below.
Rates
Pay for parking at pay stations and the Parking Kitty app:
- $1.75 per hour
- $2.50 per hour – Waterfront District
Parking is free for all on-street parking after 6 p.m. and on the following holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Presidents’ Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Native American Heritage Day
- Christmas Day
Off-street private spaces
Visit ParkWhiz or SpotHero to:
- View private parking options across downtown
- Pre-pay and reserve a spot in advance
The City publicizes ParkWhiz and SpotHero so community members can easily compare parking options but does not manage or fund these services.
Off-street public spaces
There are over 500 off-street parking spaces for the public.
| Lot or garage | Current parking rates |
|---|---|
| Lot #2 Evergreen Lot Enter off 9th Street or Evergreen Blvd. at Broadway | Hourly Rate: Free for 1-2 hours, posted on sign |
| Lot #3 City Hall Lot Enter off Esther Short between W. 6th Street and Phil Arnold Way | Hourly Rate: $9/day |
| Lot #8 Community Library Lot Enter off Evergreen Blvd. | Hourly Rate: Free, 2 hour limit |
| Lot #18 Park ‘n GoTM Vancouvercenter Garage Enter off 6th St. at the corner of Columbia St. 450 stalls on level 1 and 2 shared between hourly pay station and permit holder 300 stalls on level 3 for permit holders only Permits are only available to residents and employees of Vancouvercenter. Garage Hours Monday-Thursday: 5 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday: 5 a.m. to Midnight Saturday: 6 a.m. to Midnight Sunday: 6 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Height Clearance: 7 ft. Payment is required at all times vehicle is parked in garage. | Hourly Pay Station Rates: $1.75 per hour All day (6 a.m. to closing): $17.50 Multiple days: $17.50/day (max. 5 days) |
Using Parking Pay Stations
- Most pay stations accept U.S. coins.
- Parking pay stations also accept debit, Visa or MasterCard.
- Paying with the Parking Kitty app is available at meters and pay stations with Parking Kitty stickers on them or signs near them.
- Maximum time stays are posted on each parking meter and pay station sign.
Permit Parking
Recognizing the importance of affordable and convenient parking options for the success of downtown redevelopment efforts, the City of Vancouver owns and operates three surface parking lots and one Park ‘n Go parking garage. Hourly parking is only available in the Park ‘n Go garage.
| Lot or garage | Current parking rates |
|---|---|
| Lot #1 Smith Tower Lot 5th & Washington streets 31 stalls + 2 ADA parking stalls Monthly permit parking only Permit hours: Seven days a week, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the exception of nine dedicated spaces and stall #8 (ADA). Dedicated spaces are 11, 13-16, 18, 19, 21, 22. | Reserved Stall: $100/month Reserved Stall with Senior discount: $90/month Senior Development Housing permit: $70/month |
| Lot #2 Evergreen Lot Evergreen & Broadway streets; 62 stalls total 51 One-hour and two-hour FREE parking stalls 11 Monthly permit stalls 1 ADA parking stall Monthly permit hours: Seven days a week, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Reserved Stall: $100/month Reserved Stall with Senior discount: $90/month Senior Development Housing permit: $70/month |
| Lot #11 Broadway 11th & Broadway streets 7 stalls + 1 ADA parking stall Monthly permit parking only Permit parking hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Permit Rates: General access permit (LevelsP1/P2): $125/month Regular monthly permit (Level P3) $125/month Senior discount permit (Levels P1/P2), age 62 and older: $70/month |
| Lot #18 Park ‘n GoTM Vancouvercenter Garage Enter off 6th St. at the corner of Columbia St. 450 stalls on level 1 and 2 shared between hourly pay station and permit holder 300 stalls on level 3 for permit holders only Permits are only available to residents and employees of Vancouvercenter. Garage Hours Monday – Thursday: 5 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Friday: 5 a.m. to Midnight Saturday: 6 a.m. to Midnight Sunday: 6 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Height Clearance: 7 ft. Payment is required at all times vehicle is parked in garage. | Permit Rates: General access permit (LevelsP1/P2): $130/month General access permit (Level P3): $145/month General access with Senior discount permit (Levels P1/P2): $115/month Hourly Pay Station Rates: $1.75 per hour All day (6 a.m. – closing): $17.50 Multiple days: $17.50/day (max. 5 days) |
