Valet Your Way Downtown
Downtown Riverside Made Easy – Convenient and Accessible Valet Parking
- Multiple vehicle drop locations
- Competitive parking rates
- Ticketless, app-free valet services
Enjoy a Smoother Downtown Experience
Finding parking downtown just got easier! The City of Riverside is launching a six-month Park Riverside Valet Pilot Program to make visiting, dining, and exploring Downtown more convenient than ever.
The program will operate for six months beginning in January 2026, giving everyone a chance to experience a professional valet parking option right in the heart of the city.
PROPOSED LOCATIONS TO SUPPORT THE KEY AREAS OF DOWNTOWN RIVERSIDE
Effective Friday, January 16th, 2026 with normal operating hours of Friday and Saturday from 6 pm – 2 am
Why We’re Trying It
Simplify Parking Downtown
Smart lane plans and trained attendants reduce congestion and keep streets clear.
Support Local Businesses
Making visits to Downtown Riverside as stress-free as possible.
Gather Community Feedback
To determine if valet service should become a permanent downtown feature.
Partnership with ACE Parking
ACE Parking brings extensive municipal valet experience and a commitment to hospitality and safety. Highlights include:
- Uniformed, professional attendants with local guidance for visitors.
- Text-based ticketless system (TEZ) with mobile payment and tipping.
- Enhanced vehicle security with on-site management and key control.
- Flexible scaling for weekends and special events.
How It Works
- When: Friday and Saturday from 6 pm – 2 am
- Cost: $20 per vehicle during regular service hours, $30 during special events
- Operated by: ACE Parking III, LLC
- Pilot Program Duration: Mid-year review to City Council
Simple pricing for visitors and businesses
Visitor valet
$20 (regular)
$30 (special events)
Cash and mobile payment options available.
Business validation
- Pre-paid: $1,800 for 100 vehicles ($18 each, 10% discount).
- Pay as you validate: $20–$30 per vehicle.
- Promotional amenities: $1,000/mo co-branded items.
Questions? [email protected]
What You’ll Love
- Friendly, professional valet attendants.
- Secure parking and fast vehicle retrieval.
- Ticketless, app-free valet services powered by TEZ technology.
- Flexibility to pick up your vehicle at any participating valet stand.
- 24/7 monitored parking garages and security patrols.
- Convenient weekend hours and special event availability.
- Environmentally mindful operations reducing street congestion.
- Validated business partnerships offering discounts for local restaurants and venues.
Program timeline
Council approves pilot concept & RFP.
Agreement approved with ACE Parking.
Public valet pilot launches.
Mid-year review to City Council.
What’s Next
At the end of the six-month pilot, the City will review feedback and usage data to determine whether valet parking should become a permanent Downtown service.