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Parking Services uses the ParkMobile App for downtown parking structures

https://app.parkmobile.io/zone/start

ParkMobile is the sole vendor for smartphone app payment, Users of the three downtown parking structures and the Mason Lot who pay for parking using a smartphone app will need to download the ParkMobile.

Payment kiosks are also available in all parking structures and the Mason Lot,  for paying  on site.  

Parking is  free for the first hour in the parking structures, though users must still initiate a parking session, regardless of duration of stay. 

ParkMobile is the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America, using a contactless approach to help millions of people easily find and pay for parking on their mobile devices and is available in the Apple App Store for iOS devices, the Google Play store for Android devices, and can also be accessed via web browser.

Registration is quick and easy, and users can add up to five vehicles to their account. Parking sessions can be extended directly from your mobile device with the option to customize expiration reminders.   

Questions about parking can be directed to Parking Services at parkingservices@fcgov.com or by calling 970-221-6617 and pressing 0.

Structures and Surface Lots#

Downtown parking map preview

In the Downtown area, the City of Fort Collins has three parking structures and five surface lots available for both hourly and permit parking. Hourly rates for parking structures vary. Free on-street parking is also available.

Visit the Permits page for monthly permit information and how to purchase a permit.

Download Parking Map

  Location/Hours of Operation Parking Availability
1. Jefferson Street       Lot

100 Jefferson Street

Free 2-hour parking.

https://www.fcgov.com/parking/permits.php

2. Olive Street Lot
Permit parking only lot.
Intersection of Olive Street and Mathews Street

Not available, permit only lot.

https://www.fcgov.com/parking/permits.php

3. Justice Center Southeast corner of Howes Street and Laporte Avenue

Free 2-hour parking.

https://www.fcgov.com/parking/permits.php

4. Civic Center Parking Structure Southeast corner of Mason Street and Laporte Avenue
Open 24 hours and security patrolled. Payments can be made 24/7 using automated pay machines or Parkmobile app.

Free first hour, then $1 for each additional hour. Must initiate session regardless of duration of stay. Parking is free on Sundays and City holidays.

https://www.fcgov.com/parking/permits.php

5. Old Town Parking Structure 100 Remington Street
Open 24 hours and security patrolled. Payments can be made 24/7 using automated pay machines or Parkmobile app.

Free first hour, then $1 for each additional hour. Must initiate session regardless of duration of stay. Parking is free on Sundays and City holidays.

https://www.fcgov.com/parking/permits.php

6. Firehouse Alley Parking Structure 

1160 Chestnut Street
Open 24 hours and security patrolled. Payments can be made 24/7 using automated pay machines or FC Parking mobile app.

Free first hour, then $1 for each additional hour. Must initiate session regardless of duration of stay. Parking is free on Sundays and City Holidays.

https://www.fcgov.com/parking/permits.php

7. Oak Remington Lot

Intersection of Remington and Oak Streets

Free 2-hour parking

https://www.fcgov.com/parking/permits.php

8. Mason Street Lot

Between Mountain Street and Oak Street

Permit parking from 7am-5pm. $1 per hour after 5pm and all day Saturday. Parking is free on Sunday and City holidays.

https://www.fcgov.com/parking/permits.php