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PUBLIC LIFE
LOTS TO LEARN
A guide to parking in downtown Annapolis
By Tori Newby
The Noah Hillman Parking
Garage in downtown Annapolis.
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.
PAUL W. GILLESPIE/STAFF
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 better for those who are
running quick errands. Garages in the
City of Annapolis have per-hour price
structures, under which the closer they
are to the water, the more expensive it is
to park.
The following is a list of garages
ordered from closest to City Dock:
Noah Hillman Garage, 150 Gorman
St. Gotts Court Garage, 25 Northwest
St.
Whitmore Garage, 37 Clay St.
Knighton Garage, 1A Colonial Ave.
Park Place Garage, 1 Park Place
Many of these garages have discounted
rates after 4 p.m. and on the weekends.
Bladen Street Garage, off Rowe Boulevard, is free from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. and all
day on weekends.
For city employees, Park Place Garage
offers all-day parking for $3 with validation. To secure validations, email annapolisparking@spplus.com or visit the
Annapolis Parking office at 60 West St.,
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Daily parking is also 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.
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
cardholders with valid photo identification can ride for $1.
Metered parking is available on many
streets and lots, but is limited to a few
hours, or just 15 minutes in some cases. In
residential areas, parking typically costs
$4 per hour, while some metered lots
cost $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 at annapolisparking.
com/parking-locations.
rary two-hour vouchers, call 443-6483087 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.
RESIDENT PARKING
TRANSPORTATION
ALTERNATIVES
Annapolis residents can purchase
12-month permits on their street that
will typically cost $55, depending on the
address and the number of vehicles registered. Temporary residential permits are
available for guests.
Meanwhile, garages offer city residents
two free hours of parking per day. To
receive a monthly allocation of tempo-
While all the garages, lots and street
parking are located relatively close to
Annapolis’ city center, sometimes it is
more convenient to catch a ride. 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 operates only on weekends. Both services are free.
There’s also the Green, Red and Brown
bus lines, which all take various routes
from Westfield Mall to Eastport Shopping Center. Riders can download the
Transit app to find live bus schedules.
Base cash fare is $2 per ride.
In 2024, Annapolis introduced a new
on-demand bus service around town to
replace two bus routes in the area that
are underused. Riders can use the free
Transigo app or call the Transportation
Dispatch at 410-263-7964 to request
pickup 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.
Annapolis also has a map of bike lanes
and trails throughout the city. Cyclists
can rent an electric BIRD scooter or bike,
or take their own.
