Parking Services Mission Statement
The Division of Parking Services is committed to
providing accessible, equitable and predictable mobility and parking options
for all residents, guests and visitors. We aim to manage congestion, increase
mobility options and operate parking in a city experiencing enormous growth,
while preserving the uniqueness of our neighborhoods for all to enjoy.
Explore New Features on the ParkColumbus App
Open your ParkColumbus app or visit the app store to download now. Explore new features powered by Smart Columbus. Now you’re able to find, reserve and pay for most parking garages and some surface lots in Downtown Columbus and the Short North Arts District. Additionally, drivers can now see the likelihood of finding an on-street parking place. Learn More
About Parking Services
For location and hours of operation –
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Organizational structure –
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Mission and Vision -
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Strategic Parking Plan –
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Parking Tickets and Vehicle Impoundment
Pay a parking ticket – click here
Contest a parking ticket – click here
Claims and Impounded Vehicles - click here
Parking Enforcement – learn more
Parking laws – learn more
Street sweeping – learn more
Parking Meters, Kiosks, and Mobile Payment
Map of operational meters – click here
To report a broken meter – click here
How to use a parking meter and/or Kiosk – learn more
How to use the ParkColumbus mobile payment app - learn more
For a list of holidays when on-street parking is free – click here
Parking meter refunds – learn more
Parking Management Plans and Permit Parking
Virtual Permitting Eligibility Map - click here
Downtown Parking – learn more
Short North Parking – learn more
Children's Parking – learn more
East Franklinton Parking - learn more
University District Parking – learn more
All other permit parking areas – learn more
Parking Programs
Residential ADA Parking –
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Valet Parking –
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Loading Zones –
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Motorized Two-Wheeled Vehicle Parking –
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Car-Sharing –
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Electric Vehicle Charging -
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