Parking In Downtown St. Petersburg
Attending some of the more than 1,000 annual events in the downtown area of St. Petersburg is fun. Finding parking during a busy event can be tiresome and frustrating.
I have made it easy for you to find parking locations to make your next trip to the ‘Burg a bit more enjoyable.
Parking In Downtown St. Petersburg
Public Garages and Lots
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Sundial Garage – $2 per hour
This is the best parking spot for dinner downtown, going to the pier, or any event at Straub and Vinoy Parks, the movie theater, Jannus Live, and several museums along Beach Drive.
SouthCore Garage – $1 per hour/$8 max. for 24 hours/$3 Saturday mornings
Park here for the Saturday Morning Market, Demens Landing, Jannus Live, the pier, the Mahaffey and Dali, and other Beach Drive events.
Camden Pier District Public Parking – $5 flat rate for 24 hours, max.
This public parking garage is near Red Mesa Cantina, the Saturday Morning Market, Al Lang Stadium, Rowdies games, and the Dali and Mahaffey.
St. Petersburg is a very walkable city. Leave the car and walk!
The Dali Museum – $10 flat rate
Pay the flat rate to be on the property for the Dali and Mahaffey.
The Mahaffey Garage – $10 flat rate
Flat rate for convenience for the shows at the Mahaffey Theater.
City Hall Lot – Monday thru Friday, 9 am – 6 pm $1 for 2 hours. Free, otherwise.
This lot is a couple blocks from the Coliseum, the Hollander Hotel, and Williams Park. It’s a great FREE after-hours option, with just a short walk.
St. Pete Pier, Pelican Lot – Weekend rates $5 for 2 hours; max is 6 hours – $18; Often full and hard to find a spot, this is the highest priced parking lot in town, BUT, if you want to be close to Doc Ford’s, Pier Tiki, and the Pier District, especially on a HOT summer day, this is your place. Most spots are covered.
MAACM Parking Garage – $1 per hour
A fantastic location for the Museum of the American Arts & Crafts movement, the Palladium, and the Hollander Hotel.
North Shore Park – FREE
There are 3 parking lots in this park, on either side of the aquatic center and one a bit further north. This is the prime spot for a stroll along the waterfront or any event at Vinoy and Staub parks. Go early on event days and weekends.
Surface Lot – $3 a day
This lot is close to Ferg’s, Central Avenue, Chihuly, the Morean Arts Center, and Tropicana, but will likely have event prices on event days.
Downtown Looper Trolly – FREE!
The Looper offers 20 stops around the downtown area, close to many things to do in St. Petersburg, so, if you have to park further out, use this FREE resource to get closer to your event.
On Street Parking – Please do yourself a favor and download the Parkmobile app. Store your vehicle and payment information for seamless parking. Some parking lots and most street parking use this app, it’s easy to use!
Pay close attention to the metered times for street parking. The “Meter Maids” work hard to cash in on over-extended parking. Don’t fall victim to a parking ticket.
SunRunner – Are you staying out on one of the beautiful beaches? Leave your car and bring the SunRunner into downtown. It’s easy and efficient to get from Beach to ‘Burg, and back.
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Breakin’ It Down: Parking in Downtown St. Petersburg
Allowing extra time before your dinner reservation or event will serve you well. Wear comfortable shoes in case you have to walk a couple of blocks, but finding a parking space shouldn’t be troublesome with the numerous lots, garages, and on-street parking options.
Enjoy the beautiful Sunshine City!
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