Where Can I Park?


Downtown parking map

Convenient on-street parking is available north of the Capitol Campus and in downtown Olympia at 2, 3 and 9 hour meters. All meters accept coins and Pay by Phone. Newer model meters also accept credit/debit cards.

Meters are monitored Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You do not have to pay to park at the meters weeknights after 5 p.m., on weekends or City-recognized holidays.

Disabled parking

Vehicles with a properly displayed disabled placard or license plate may park free for up to 4 hours at any meter, timed zone or disabled stall in the City of Olympia (excludes leased and private lots). Vehicles must abide by all other parking regulations. RCW 46.19.050

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Permits and leased parking

We offer a variety of permits and leased parking options for those who work, do business or offer services in and around downtown. You can also buy discounted "Free Parking" tokens for your customers

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Residential parking

We offer a residential permit for neighborhoods in and around Downtown (fees vary). Restrictions apply on the number of vehicles that may be registered per address, depending on the zone you live in.


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State Capitol parking

Visit the State of Washington website for a map of visitor parking areas on the Capitol Campus.

The City offers convenient on-street parking north of the Capitol Campus and in downtown Olympia at 2, 3 and 9 hour meters. 2 hour meters accept coins and credit cards. 3 and 9 hour meters, which are older models, accept coins only.

Meters are monitored Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You do not have to pay to park at the meters weeknights after 5:00pm, on weekends or City-recognized holidays.