PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
EASYPARK DOWNTOWN
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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.
You can also use the Find It Downtown online search tool to figure out which parking locations are close to specific downtown destinations.
↓ See a map and directory of downtown parking options below ↓
PARKING DIRECTORY
Use our downtown directory to find a place to park!
You can fine-tune your search by choosing a sub-category (garages or lots) or using the keyword search.
Map dots get more accurate the closer you zoom in. Click on any map dot to see info for that parking option, or click a garage/lot name in the list below to find it on the map.
Information is subject to change. We recommend calling to confirm details, or to get information on costs, payment options, etc.
MORE PARKING INFO
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.
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 --- And... parking meters are free on weekends & after 6 p.m. weekdays. --- For more information on downtown parking, visit our Parking FAQ page:
Parking FAQ
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.
The Flyer
RTA also offers a free circulator bus with routes connecting the University of Dayton area with downtown Dayton, including more than 20 convenient stops along the way. To use the free service, simply stand at one of the designated Flyer stops and catch the next Flyer, which arrives approximately every 10 minutes. More information, including operating hours and a map of the route and stops, can be found at iriderta.org/flyer.
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 liv
e 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.
VISITOR INFO
PLANNING A VISIT?
Great! Let us help you find info on hotels and accommodations, 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.