Welcome to the City of Gainesville website for parking information.  For more information, or to make comments or suggestions about the website, please contact us at (352) 334-5070 or send an email to cogparking@cityofgainesville.org.

The Southwest Downtown Parking Garage , at 105 SW 3rd Street, has affordable rates and is conveniently located within a few blocks from all major downtown destinations, including the new Alachua County Criminal Courthouse, Gainesville City Hall, the Hippodrome State Theater, and restaurants, just to name a few amenities.   

     Daily:

          Daytime         $1 per hour (6 a.m. to 6 p.m. - $6 max. charge)

          Nightime       $5 per night (6 p.m. to 6 a.m.)

     Express Card Rates  -  24/7 Unlimited Access:

           Monthly        $25 plus tax

           Quarterly       $60 plus tax ($20 per month) - Advanced purchase required

      Visit www.go-rts.com for park and ride information for the Regional Transit System (RTS).  

SMART cards for payment at parking meters are available at:
• The SW Downtown Parking Garage, 103 SW 3rd Street (across from Market Street Pub), Administrative Office
• Thomas Center “B,” 306 NE 6th Avenue, Public Works Department, Payment Counter (1st floor)
• City of Gainesville, 200 E. University Avenue, Finance Department (3rd floor)

When purchasing your SMART card, you can place $10 increments, up to $100, on your card and you can add funds by refilling your card at all three of these locations.  

• Gator Aider: Football shuttle to Ben-Hill Griffin stadium http://www.go-rts.com/GatorAider.html
• Later Gator: Late night service to UF campus http://www.go-rts.com/flash/campus.html