27 June 2025

City Unveils Free Parking Initiative

The City of Norfolk is excited to roll out a new parking initiative designed to make it easier and more affordable to visit Downtown Norfolk. Beginning July 1, 2025 residents and visitors will be able to enjoy two hours of free parking in City garages, new short-term meter rate options and discounted rates through a new business validation program. 

The new parking rate plan is designed to provide more access to Downtown businesses for more people, enhance the visitor experience and encourage tourism. 

Key Features Include: 

  • Two Hours of FREE Parking in City of Norfolk Parking Garages: Parkers get the first two hours free in 14 parking facilities. After the initial two-hour free period, prevailing parking rates will apply.  
  • Updated Meter Rates: To fund the two-hour free parking program, on-street metered parking spaces located in Tier 1 and Tier 2 areas will increase by $0.50 per quarter hour/$2 per hour. 
  • Business Validation Program: Local businesses can offer 50 percent parking discounts to customers staying longer than two hours. For example, a three-hour visit to downtown could cost as little as $2 in City garages or $1 at MacArthur North and South Garages with validation.

City of Norfolk parking facilities offering two-hours of free parking: 

Bank Street GarageMain Street Garage
Boush Street GarageScope Garage
Charlotte Street GarageTown Point Garage
Fountain Park GarageWaterside Garage
Freemason Street GarageW. Plume Street Garage
MacArthur North GarageUnion Street Lot
MacArthur South GarageYork Street Garage 

Special events are excluded and customers should refer to rate signs posted at parking facility entrances and exits. 

For more information on the two-hours free parking program, including a list of City-owned parking garages, or to inquire about other parking programs, visit www.norfolk.gov/parking.

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