Downtown Parking

Whatever your downtown destination, a parking space is conveniently available. Two, three, four, and ten hour metered spaces along the streets and in designated lots make visiting the downtown and waterfront areas hassle free. Parking meters are enforceable Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 6 PM with exception to holidays (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day).

If you don’t want to think about time on a meter, make the Larry C. Hardy or Old Town Parking Structures your parking destination. These facilities offer the most affordable parking rates in town!

Downtown Parking Structures

Parking FAQ

Wayfinding Signage

Whether you are shopping, dining, playing at the beach, or enjoying the beautiful scenery of our downtown area, you will find informative blue, white, and yellow signs to help you make the most of your visit. We hope you enjoy your experience in beautiful Downtown Traverse City. 


Employee Parking

Parking for employees is availabe in lots, structures, and 10-hour metesrs throughout Downtown. 

Parking permits provide a cost-efficient and reliable solution in Downtown, with designated lots and the strcutures conveniently located near workplaces. By purchasing a monthly or annual permit, employees can save on daily rates and enjoy guaranteed access to these areas. Explore permit options for the most affordable and convenient parking solution.

Downtown Employee and Long-Term Parking Map