Off-Street Parking

Look for the Signs

Pick Your Parking

Parking in downtown Sacramento is now easier, with lots of choices available. Take your pick from validated parking, pay machines, prepaid and metered parking. Whichever you choose, it all adds up to more convenient parking.

Validated Parking

City-operated parking facilities take validations from many downtown retailers and restaurants. Just look for the sign in the window of each participating merchant and be sure to ask for your validation when you make your purchase. Three and four hour parking validations are available at all Downtown Plaza Parking Garages by making a minimum purchase at participating Downtown Plaza Merchants.

No Attendant?

Not all parking facilities have an attendant. Some are equipped with payment machines. Please read and follow the payment instructions carefully before depositing your fee. We do check these facilities regularly, and will issue parking citations for unpaid parking.

The Meter's Running

There's plenty of metered parking on City streets, with both short and long term parking available. Time limits are strictly enforced. Pay & Display Meters accept coins and credit card payments (Visa or MasterCard).  Other meters accept only quarters and certain meters will also accept meter debit cards. For more information about on-street parking, call (916) 808-5354.