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Parking Tips for St. Augustine’s Historic District
This year’s free park and ride shuttle service will operate from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., every Saturday, starting through April 6, with an exception: Saturday, March 30, the shuttles will begin operations at 8 a.m. to allow for easier parking and access to the 65th Annual Easter Parade.
Shuttle services will be available from the Broudy’s Lot, 198 West King St.
The drop-off/pick-up location is the Visitor Information Center (VIC), located at 10 S. Castillo Dr. The VIC offers full visitor amenities and is just steps from Francis Field, the city’s primary festival location.
Complete times for the park and ride shuttle service are as follows:
· March 16 (Saturday): 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
· March 23 (Saturday): 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
· March 30 (Saturday): 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Parade
· April 6 (Saturday): 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Lions Seafood Festival
Questions regarding the parking and shuttle service may be directed to Mobility Coordinator, Todd Clark at 904-342-3059 or 904-315-9472 or via email at Mobility@citystaug.com.
Experience the convenience of St. Augustine's STAR Circulator! This free service leaves from the Visitor Information Center (VIC) at 10 S. Castillo Drive, near the clocktower, and makes stops at 14 Avenida Menendez and on Cathedral Place, between St. George and Cordova Streets.
The service operates from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily, but hours of operation may vary during Nights of Lights and other special days and holidays.
For more information, visit www.CityStAug.com/star or call 904-795-STAR (7827).
Check out the City's new parking finder website: www.CityStAug.com/ParkingSpotFinder
The City of St. Augustine, in collaboration with Modii, offers a digital parking platform designed to improve the parking experience for both tourists and residents - ensuring they are able to easily identify parking options and availability prior to visiting the historic downtown area.
Parking in St. Augustine’s historic district can be a challenge during peak visitation times. Here are the top tips for parking near the historic district.
Your best option is to use the ParkStAug app for paid parking. The app is available for free from both Google’s Play Store and Apple’s App Store. For information on how to download and use the ParkStAug app, visit ParkStAug.com.
The ParkStAug app allows you to:
Parking rates are $2.50 per hour with parking sessions limited to four hours for on-street spaces and in parking lots.
City-managed parking lots and street parking spaces times are monitored Monday - Saturday from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sundays from 1-9 p.m. Parking enforcement hours vary by location and are posted on each pay-station.
On street and only city owned lots are free on national holidays. The city-owned pay stations are clearly marked with the City crest.
To pay for on-street parking and parking lots, use the Pay By Plate stations that accepts bills, coins, Visa, Discover, and MasterCard. Payment may also be made using the Park St. Aug App.
Again, the easiest way to pay for parking is using the ParkStAug app. Credit and debit cards can also be used at city-owned pay stations. Look for the “City of St. Augustine” seal on city parking lot and meter signage.
One of the best options for parking near the historic district for several hours is the Historic Downtown Parking Facility, adjacent to the Visitor Information Center at 10 W. Castillo Drive. The parking facility, open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., is an easy walk from the Visitor Information Center and the historic district. The cost to park in the facility is $20 per car, per entry, during peak times of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and $5 to park in the facility for non-peak times of 5-9 p.m. Cash, credit, and debit cards are all accepted. Please note, you cannot use the ParkStAug app at the parking garage at this time.
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Check the time of day when parking, as enforcement hours vary by location and are posted on each meter and pay station. Most metered street parking is enforced until 5 p.m., so there is no need to feed the meter after 9 p.m.
Parking with a handicapped placard or handicapped license plate is free at any city-owned meter or pay station and at the Historic Downtown Parking Facility.
For more information on parking in St. Augustine, please visit the City of St. Augustine website. Please be aware that there are several privately owned lots throughout the city with their own pay stations. All city-owned pay stations and meters will clearly display the city crest.
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Check out the City's new parking finder website: www.citystaug.modii.co/v2/finder
The City of St. Augustine, in collaboration with Modii, offers a digital parking platform is designed to improve the parking experience for both tourists and residents - ensuring they are able to easily identify parking options and availability prior to visiting the historic downtown area.