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.
Event Parking
There will be no rate change for Downtown Special Events.
All regular rates apply:
- Monday - Saturday $1.00 per hour with the first hour free
- Sunday and City Holidays - Free Parking
Fee-free days scheduled for downtown parking structures
Free parking days scheduled for downtown parking structures
In an effort to help support downtown businesses during the holiday season, the City of Fort Collins, Parking Services, will again offer free parking in the public parking structures on Saturdays and City holidays.
City holidays during free parking period; Thursday- November 24th & Friday- November 25th, Monday- December 26th, and Monday- January 2nd.
Free Saturdays begin November 26th and run through December 31st, and Sundays are always free.
As a reminder- parking in the parking structures is always free on Sundays and City holidays. On all other days, parking is free for the first hour and $1 each hour after; in all three parking structures.
The City’s three public parking structures are:
Firehouse Alley Parking Structure
160 Chestnut St.
Entrance on Chestnut Street
Old Town Parking Structure
Corner of Remington Street and Mountain Avenue
Entrances on Remington and Mountain
Civic Center Parking Structure
Corner of Mason Street and Laporte Avenue
Entrances on northbound Mason and Laporte
Questions about parking can be directed to Parking Services at parkingservices@fcgov.com or by calling 970 221-6617.
Structures and Surface Lots#
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.
| Location/Hours of Operation | Parking Availability | |
|---|---|---|
|
1. Jefferson Street Lot |
100 Jefferson Street |
Free 2-hour parking. |
|
2. Olive Street Lot Permit parking only lot. |
Intersection of Olive Street and Mathews Street |
Not available, permit only lot. |
| 3. Justice Center | Southeast corner of Howes Street and Laporte Avenue |
Free 2-hour parking. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 6. Firehouse Alley Parking Structure |
1160 Chestnut Street |
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. |
|
7. Oak Remington Lot |
Intersection of Remington and Oak Streets |
Free 2-hour parking |
|
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. |