Parking in downtown Riverside during normal business hours is controlled by time limits and paid parking services such as curbside meters and City-managed lots and garages. Before leaving your car, check the posted signs for time limit information.
Visit Parking Concept's downtown Riverside website for more specific parking information and forms.
Parking Your Way: New Downtown Parking Rates
Effective July 1, 2023
Learn about the Parking Your Way new Downtown Parking Program that will go into effect on July 1, 2023. View rates, hours, and how you can manage your parking experience.
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- 60-minutes free Garage parking
- 60-minutes free Lot parking
- 30-minutes free On-Street Metered Space parking
Garages
- 24 hours per day, 7 days a week
- Applicable to all City-Owned Garages
- Rate: Each thirty (30) minutes - $1.25
- Daily Max - $15.00
Lots
- Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM (All locations except Justice Center)
- Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Justice Center location only)
- Applicable to all City-Owned lots except on weekends and City observed holidays
- Rate: Each thirty (30) minutes - $1.50
On-Street Metered Spaces
- Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM (All locations except Justice Center)
- Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Justice Center location only)
- Applicable to all Downtown On-Street Metered Spaces except on weekends and City observed holidays
- Rate: Each thirty (30) minutes - $1.50
Discounted Employee Permit Program (DEPP)
- Restrictions apply and must meet income and employment qualifications. Download application.
- Monthly Rate - $28.00
- Employer Bulk Verification Form
Downtown Residential, Businesses & Employees 24/7 Permit Program
- Fees, restrictions, and qualifications apply. Download application.
- Monthly Rate - $130.00
Nightly Flat Rate
- Vehicles entering from 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM
- Nightly Flat Rate - $10.00
- Applicable to all City-Owned garages.
Special Events
- Applicable to all City-Owned garages and lots
- Pre-paid Parking Event Rate - $10.00
- Pay at Event Rate - $15.00
(charging may begin up to 3-hours before special event) - Bus Parking Rate per 24-hours - $75.00
(includes $25 encroachment application fee)
Learn more details on all parking programs.