As many Downtown Seattle commuters already know, public transit, ridesharing and carpooling are the fastest, least expensive and most convenient ways to get Downtown on four (or more) wheels. However, we all find times when driving Downtown is necessary.

Although there is a large supply of parking Downtown – on-street, garage and surface lots – that doesn’t necessarily mean that it is easy to find or affordable. Use the links below – which include an interactive map of Downtown parking options, a list of major garages, tips for parking Downtown and more – to make sure your parking experience is hassle-free.

Remember: on-street parking is free nights after 8pm in most areas (6pm in some), and all day on Sundays and holidays!

Interactive Parking Map (Pioneer Square & Waterfront) “More Parking. Less Circling.” That’s the idea behind a new parking promotion for the Central Waterfront and Pioneer Square. There’s more parking than you think. Don’t believe us? Check it out!

e-Park Real-time short-term parking information, including the number of available parking spaces, for select parking garages in Downtown.

Interactive Parking Map (City-wide) This map shows on- and off-street parking facilities in Downtown.

On-Street Parking Rates Check out the map for the new rates in Downtown neighborhoods.

On-Street Parking Pay Stations Learn about pay station features, their rules, and how they work.

Carpool Parking Options Learn basic rules, how to apply for permit and find a map for carpool locations.

King County Park & Ride Lots List of Park & Ride lots and Transit Centers with routes that service them.

Commute Seattle Commuter alerts, ridesharing and public transit information and resources.

CityPark Parking Token Program (program ended in Fall 2011) List of parking garages accepting tokens still in circulation.