PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
EASYPARK DOWNTOWN
BECAUSE IT’S EASY TO GET AROUND…
BE DOWNTOWN
Convenient, inexpensive parking; easy access; and a variety of transportation options make downtown easy to navigate.
It’s the most common question we hear from people planning to visit our downtown: Where should I park?
And, hey, we get it! Parking in a city is a different experience than some people are used to, and even those accustomed to city parking can be confused if they’re not familiar with where to find parking near their destination.
Fortunately, downtown Dayton has a wide variety of parking options, all very reasonably priced, and all just a few steps away from key downtown businesses, amenities, and other destinations. And, we’ve created a helpful tool to make them easier to find…
Below is an interactive map of downtown’s parking lots and garages with capacity, prices, payment options and more,* along with a static map showing where all the garages and lots are downtown.
You can also use the Find It Downtown online search tool to figure out which parking locations are close to specific downtown destinations.
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Passport Parking App
Now you can pay for metered street parking with your phone! The Passport Parking app makes it convenient to pay, extend, and manage your parking session with just a few taps. No more digging for coins! Just park where you see Passport Parking app signs and decals, pay for your parking session from your phone, and be on your way.
Download the Passport Parking app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. You can also pay at passportparking.com.
Passport Parking Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about how to use the Passport Parking app and its benefits at daytonohio.gov/parking
For questions and help with the app itself, try Passport’s built-in support and contact info. For issues with the meters and parking spaces themselves, you can contact the City of Dayton’s call center at (937) 333-4800.
Interactive Map of Parking Lots & Garages
To see one or more parking locations plotted on the map and get directions to them, check the Map It boxes next to each option.
*Pricing and other details are subject to change – for the most accurate information, please contact the individual parking operators directly.
DID YOU KNOW?
Downtown has more than 13,000 parking spaces:
10,000+ spaces in garages
2,000+ spaces in surface lots
1,300+ spaces at parking meters
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And... parking meters are free on weekends & after 6 p.m. weekdays.
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For more information on downtown parking, visit our Parking FAQ page:
GETTING THERE BY BUS
The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) provides a convenient and cost-effective alternative to driving a car.
For suburban commuters, the RTA’s Park-N-Ride Program provides a convenient alternative to driving to work. The RTA has Park-N-Ride locations throughout Montgomery County.
Specific information about RTA’s routes and services is available by calling the Call Center at (937) 425-8300, and you can access the route directory, including printable schedules and maps, and sign up for route alerts at RTA’s website, i-riderta.org.
CARPOOLING
The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission sponsors the local RIDESHARE Program which is available for free to anyone who lives, works or attends college in Montgomery, Greene, Miami, Preble, Darke and Clinton Counties.
When you register for RIDESHARE, the matching software will try to link you with others who live near you and work/attend college near you too. You’ll receive a match list of people who have similar schedules and destinations. You can contact them and make arrangements to form a carpool or vanpool.
If you have questions or need help registering, email rideshare@mvrpc.org or call (937) 223-SAVE. Register for the RIDESHARE Program here.
BIKE SHARING
Link, Dayton’s bike sharing program, features more than 200 bikes at 27 strategically located stations, all within an approximate two-mile radius of downtown Dayton. Customers unlock the bikes and ride to any other station or back to the original location at the end of their trip. For pricing, station maps, and other info, visit linkdayton.org.
Link is just one of the many cycling-related assets that make downtown Dayton a bike-friendly community. Find more information on our bikeable streets, bike trails, bike hub, and other biking amenities here.
VISITOR INFO
PLANNING A VISIT?
Great! Let us help you find info on accommodations & meeting venues, events and other things to do, and more.
Use our Find It Downtown tool to locate just about any downtown business, amenity, or service you’re looking for.
Need other information to plan your downtown visit?
Get in touch with us and let us know how we can help.