The City of Wilmington has 970+ metered spaces downtown, four city-owned and two other parking decks plus two surface lots. City decks on 2nd Street and Market Street are free the first 30 minutes.
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Colonial Surface Lots FREE after 5pm & on weekends! On street parking is available throughout Downtown Wilmington. Please obey posted time limits. Metered spots require payment.
The City of Wilmington offers tips for parking downtown. Parking at the meters on weekends and holidays are free. There is parking available through many parking garages and lots throughout downtown. The Wilmington Parking Authority has two close lots: the 10th Street Garage or the 8th Street Lot.
Valet pricingWith the exception of days Halloween Horror Nights takes place, parking is free for all guests beginning at 6:00 pm. Alternately, regular parking fees are reimbursed when you purchase two matinee movie tickets at Cinemark.
Parking spots are numbered, and there is a pay station that accepts debit and credit cards only (no cash). You can also pay online through ParkMobile. Parking is free and open to the public after 5pm on weekdays and throughout the weekend.
Historic Park City is FREE. Swede Alley lots, covered levels of China Bridge and the upper level of Gateway garage are the closest free parking areas to Main Street (4-hour limits). Free daily parking is available on all uncovered levels of the China Bridge Garage until 3:00 a.m. (no parking from 3 a.m.-7a.
Drivers can use our website or app to find and pay for parking and paying is easy as we accept all major debit and credit cards, Apply Pay and Google Pay. And if someone prefers to use their mobile phone to book & pay for parking, they can use our IVR (interactive voice response) or book with a simple text.
Parking InformationThis parking garage is conveniently located right next to the venue on 5th Street, between Market & King. Many restaurants (and the Delaware History Museum) are within walking distance. The garage has an attendant on duty during hours of operation.
Weather and TransportationWhile downtown Wilmington is compact and walkable, it's best to have a car to access the other parts of the city and the surrounding beaches.