Rates and Fees

Parking is enforced Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Parking is FREE on evenings, weekends, and City-recognized holidays.

Paying Your Ticket:

For information on paying your parking ticket please visit our ticket information page.

Parking Meters:

If you come downtown on a regular basis, consider purchasing a parking meter debit card. Parking meter cards can be used in 9- and 3-hour meters. Below is a list of the charges for 15 minute, 3- and 9-hour meters.

3-hour Meters

Green Domed Meter: 3-hour limit - 50¢ per hour. The first 16 minutes are free. If the meter is at zero (flashing 00:00). Push the button before inserting change for additional time. Then wait before inserting coins or Parking Meter Debit Card to ensure time registers. For locations, download the downtown parking map.

9-hour meters

Silver Domed Meter: 9-hour limit - 35¢ per hour. The first 16 minutes are free. If the meter is at zero (flashing 00:00). Push the button before inserting change for additional time. Then wait before inserting coins or Parking Meter Debit Card to ensure time registers. For locations, download the downtown parking map.

15-min Meters

Yellow Domed Meter: 15 minute limit - A penny, nickel, or dime will give you 15 minutes.

 

Non-metered (timed) Parking:

There are timed parking stalls in several residential neighborhoods. These areas are monitored with handheld computers. Moving to avoid a ticket is prohibited in all residential neighborhoods.

For questions regarding the Public Works Department please email us at pemail@ci.olympia.wa.us.

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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: parking services