Public Parking

Downtown Parking Map:

Download our printer friendly Downtown Parking Map (PDF).


Visiting Captiol Campus:

Visit our Capitol Campus page for parking options when visiting the campus including information about the DASH shuttle.


Park for FREE in the Evenings:

Parking is free at any meter in downtown after 5:00p.m. and on weekends. Additionally parking is free in City lots AFTER 5:00 p.m., on weekends, and on City-recognized holidays. Permits are only valid for leased stalls and not for metered stalls. Contact the Parking Services Office for lease information or to add your name to a waiting list.


City Parking Lots:

The City manages three parking lots and offers leased parking in the following lots:
  • 4th and Columbia, recently converted into two sections; 3-hour metered spots, and a long term section for all day parking.
  • State and Washington, 3-hour and monthly parking available.
  • Olympia and Franklin, monthly parking available.

Private Parking Lots:

Monthly, daily, and hourly parking is also available in private parking lots in downtown Olympia. Some private lots offer free parking on weekends and after 5:00 p.m. daily. Read the signs before parking!


Need More Information?

Contact the Parking Services Office.
  • Address: 117 Legion Way, SW, Olympia, WA 98501.
  • Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except City-recognized holidays)
  • Phone: 360.753.8017, 24-hour messaging.
  • Email: publicworks@ci.olympia.wa.us