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PUBLIC LIFE
LOTS TO LEARN
A guide to parking in downtown Annapolis
By Angelique Gingras
Summer is the time for increased tourism in downtown Annapolis. Whether
you’re working, living or coming as a visitor, there are plenty of options for parking
your car and getting around the city.
PARKING FACILITIES
Parking garages are the best option
for visitors who plan to stay in town for
several hours, while metered parking and
lots are a better option for those who a
running quick errands or grabbing a bite
to eat.
Garages in the City of Annapolis have
per-hour price structures, where the
closer they are to the water, the more
expensive it will be to park, while the
outlying sites are much cheaper.
The following is a list of garages
ordered from closest to City Dock:
Noah Hillman Garage, located at 150
Gorman St.
Gotts Court Garage, located at 25
Northwest St.
Whitmore Garage, located at 37 Clay St.
Knighton Garage, located at 1A Colonial
Ave.
Park Place Garage, located at 1 Park Place
Many of these garages have discounted
rates after 4 p.m. and on the weekends.
Other garages, like Bladen Street Garage
off of Rowe Blvd., is free 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
and all day on weekends.
For employees in the City of Annapolis,
Park Place Garage offers all-day parking
for $3 with validation.
To secure validations, email annapolisparking@spplus.com and allow two business days for validations to be processed
or visit the Annapolis Parking office at 60
West St., Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.
to 4 p.m.
Daily parking also is available at
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
off Taylor Avenue (except during Navy
home games and special events). Daily
parking is $10 but is subject to change
during special events. The city operates a
shuttle to and from the stadium to downtown on weekdays.
The shuttle fee each way is $2.
However, students, seniors 60 and older,
those with disabilities and Medicare card
holders with valid photo identification
Noah Hillman Garage, Duke of Gloucester St. and 150 Gorman St, Annapolis. JEFFREY F. BILL/STAFF
can ride for $1.
For visitors looking for a quicker
option, metered parking is available on
many streets and lots, but is limited to
a couple of hours, or just 15 minutes in
some cases.
In residential areas, parking typically
costs $4 per hour, while other metered
lots costs $2 to $3 per hour. This includes
City Dock, Fleet Reserve and Visitor
Center lots, among others.
Other lots downtown, including Larkin
Lot, off City Gate Lane and South Street
Lot, off Church Circle across from Circuit
Court, are restricted to handicapped
parking and monthly pass holders.
For any of these options, visitors should
download ParkMobile — a multicity app
— for ease of payment.
A full list of parking facilities and their
rates can be found here: annapolisparking.com/parking-locations
RESIDENT PARKING
TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES
Residents in the City of Annapolis can
purchase 12-month permits on their
street that will typically cost $55 minimum depending on the resident’s address
and the number of vehicles registered.
For guests who visit family or friends that
live in Annapolis, temporary residential
permits are also an option.
Meanwhile, garages offer city residents
two free hours of parking per day. To
receive a monthly allocation of temporary
two-hour vouchers, call 443-648-3087
or visit the main Annapolis Parking office
at 60 West St., Monday through Friday 8
a.m. to 4 p.m., or after hours visit the Hillman Garage office at 150 Gorman St.
Residents need proof of address to
receive their parking vouchers, as well
as a valid driver’s license with a current
Annapolis address. The vouchers are
valid through the end of the year.
Sometimes it is more convenient to
catch a ride than to find a place to park.
Two options are the “Magenta Shuttle,” which connects the parking garages
on West Street to City Dock and businesses on Main Street, and the Ten
Minute Trolley, which runs in a loop from
West Street to Maryland Avenue. The
shuttle runs daily while the trolley only
operates on weekends. Both services are
free.
In July 2024, the City introduced an
new on-demand bus service around town
to replace two bus routes in the area that
are underutilized. Riders will use the
free Transigo app or call the Transportation Dispatch at 410-263-7964 to request
pick-up and will receive a nearby location
to meet the vehicle. The pilot program is
still in testing and is expected to last two
to three years.
