Guide to Parking in Tacoma

Parking is an essential aspect of daily transportation. Parking Services oversees the City’s parking lots and more than 3,000 on-street parking spaces. Six parking lot locations provide nearly 2,550 spaces to serve residents’ and visitors’ needs. The City has contracted Republic Parking Northwest to assist with the daily management of these parking lots. Information about parking rules, parking lot locations, and how to pay parking fines can be found here.

Contact

Eric Huseby
Parking Services Manager

(253) 591-5437

parking@tacoma.gov

Parking Technical Advisory Group

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Download the Parking Payment App

Flowbird

The Flowbird App allows users to pay for parking under posted time limits with their iPhone or Android devices. You can use the app for both on-street paid parking and at participating paid lots around the city.

Off-Street City Parking Facilities

A Street Garage

110 South 11th Street

Convention Center Garage

1500 Broadway

International Museum of Glass Garage

1801 Dock Street

Municipal Garage and Lot

728 Market Street

Park Plaza North Garage

923 Commerce Street

Pacific Plaza Garage

1125 Commerce Street

Additional Information

Parking Rules

The minimum payment is $0.25
You must pay for parking during the times posted
You must properly display a valid receipt (See illustration on receipt or front of pay station)
You must display only one receipt at a time
You must not park during restricted hours posted on street signs
You must move your vehicle from the block face after the maximum time has elapsed
Payment not accepted for two hours after posted time regulations

How to Pay Parking Fines

If you have received a parking ticket, you can pay your fines using the Municipal Court’s online payment system. Please have your ticket or case paperwork on hand for reference while using the system. If you don’t have you ticket or case paperwork, or are using a screen reader, please call the Tacoma Municipal Court at (253) 591-5357 for assistance.

Pay Station Features

You may use a credit card (VISA or Mastercard) or coins
You may use a receipt with unexpired time in any other metered or pay station space
Except where restricted, you may park before paid parking times and pre-purchase parking time two hours after posted time regulations.

Don’t forget, you can always use Flowbird to pay for parking from your Apple or Android device. Download the parking payment app today!

Parking Rules for Motorcyclists

You must display a valid receipt on the headlamp
You may park more than one motorcycle per space
You may write the license number on the displayed receipt to deter theft

Boundaries for Paid Parking

Boundaries in the downtown core for paid on-street parking are:
- South 7th Street (both sides)
- Market Street (both sides)
- South 21st Street and Dock Street (both sides)

Free On-Street Parking Days