City of St. Augustine Extends Free Parking Through the Weekend
Fee enforcement resumes in consideration of observing Columbus Day
City of St. Augustine, October 11, 2024 – The City of St. Augustine will suspend fees charged for parking at the Historic Downtown Parking Facility, and all city-metered areas including on-street spaces and parking lots through the weekend.
On Monday, October 14, the Historic Downtown Parking Facility will resume enforcement, beginning at 7:00am.
However, on Monday, October 14, due to Columbus Day, which is an observed national holiday, parking will remain free in all city-metered areas including on-street spaces and parking lots.
Another exception this year, due to the impacts of Hurricane Milton, the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument will not charge for parking on Monday, October 14.
On Tuesday, October 15, all city-metered on-street spaces and parking lots and the Castillo de San Marcos, will resume parking enforcement.
Drivers are urged to confirm if a lot is owned by the City of St. Augustine and not a private operator as many of those lots have strict towing policies. Parking will be enforced for all vehicles parked illegally, including in areas reserved for delivery, franchised sightseeing vehicles and taxis, or vehicles on sidewalks or against yellow curbs.
The city hopes this suspension of parking fees will encourage residents to support the many businesses throughout the downtown Historic District during this recovery period following Hurricane Milton.
The suspension of fees applies only to areas where vehicles may park legally, and does not include loading and delivery zones, taxicab stands, residential parking or privately controlled lots.