Downtown Parking

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To meet the needs of Downtown workers, residents, students, shoppers, and tourists, the City of Norfolk's Parking Division operates and maintains the city's parking system. This includes more than 19,000 public parking spaces located in 14 garages and 14 lots with approximately 640 on-street spaces. Safe, convenient and affordable parking is provided to all patrons through the efficient management of the City's parking resources.

The rate structure for parking in Downtown is based on "value parking" in a tiered structure, where rates are established based on demand. Rates for each facility are posted at the entrance to the facility. Meters are priced in 15-minute increments and are also based on a value price structure. To manage on-street parking, meters have a 2-hour limit, with the exception of the meters in front of the Waterside Marketplace, which have a 15-minute limit. The cost for using surface parking lots and garages is also based on “value parking” in a tiered structure, where rates are established based on demand. Most facilities allow short-term and long-term parking. For additional information on parking rates by facility, click here.

As an integral part of the City's efforts to link Norfolk's many downtown attractions with parking facilities the Division of Parking offers a free Downtown shuttle. The NET (Norfolk Electric Transit) is the premiere transportation link for residents, visitors and the business worker. The NET allows patrons to park in any facility, including the park and shuttle lots, and travel anywhere in Downtown. They're comfortable, fun and FREE. Wait a few minutes at any of the well-marked stops throughout Downtown and catch a ride on the NET. Hours of operation: Mon-Fri 6am - 11pm; Sat, 12noon-12midnight; Sun, 12noon-8pm. Call for general information 757-441-2561.

To inquire about parking opportunities or for additional information, call 757-664-6222 After Hours: call 757-441-2411or visit norfolk.gov/Parking/.

Maps, Directions, & Public Transportation

Arriving By Land

From the Richmond, Washington D.C. and Points North & West
Follow I-95 South to I-64 East in Richmond.
Follow I-64 through Williamsburg, Newport News and Hampton into Norfolk.
Take Exit #284 onto I-264 West towards Norfolk.
Take Exit #9, Waterside Drive.

From New York, Philadelphia and Points North
Follow Route 13 through the Eastern Shores of Maryland and Virginia.
Cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.
Stay on Route 13, which will become North Hampton Blvd.
Take North Hampton Blvd. to I-64 East.
Take Exit #284 onto I-264 West towards Norfolk.
Take Exit #9, Waterside Drive.

From Raleigh and Points South
Take I-95 North to Route 58 East.
Exit onto I-664 East to I-264 East.
Cross the bridge and take Exit #9, Waterside Drive.

Arriving by Sea

Downtown Norfolk and the Waterside Marina are located at ICW Mile 0, Buoy 36. As you approach from the south, downtown's buildings will be visible for several miles. The Marina entrance is directly below the Bank of America logo. From the north, tall buildings are also prominent, and the approach landmarks include Lambert's Point coal piers, the Army Corps of Engineers and the USS Wisconsin Battleship. Call 757-625-3625 for marina information and seasonal hours of operation for slip reservations.

Public Transportation

HRT (Hampton Roads Transit). HRT is the region's public transportation system, connecting the cities of Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton and Newport News. Several convenient, well-marked shelters are located throughout downtown Norfolk. Call for route schedules and general information 757-222-6100. www.gohrt.com.

Water Transportation

Water travel is possible between downtown Norfolk and Olde Towne Portsmouth by ferry service.

The HRT Elizabeth River Ferry travels from the Waterside Marina to two locations in Olde Towne Portsmouth every half hour: Mon-Fri, 7am-11:45pm, Sat & Sun, 10am-11:45pm. One-way fares are $1.00 for adults and children, $0.50 for disabled and senior citizens 65 years or older.

In addition to the Ferry service, Squyres Marine Services, Inc. provides water taxi and launch services from the Norfolk and Portsmouth waterfronts. Hours are Friday and Saturday from 5pm – 1 am. During the peak season and special events, there are expanded hours. Please call 757-429-8294.

Once in downtown Norfolk, it's easy to get around

The NET (Norfolk Electric Transit). Look for downtown's bright and shiny electric buses. They're comfortable, fun and FREE. Wait a few minutes at any of the well-marked stops throughout downtown and catch a ride on the NET. Hours of operation: Mon-Fri, 6am - 11pm; Sat, 12noon-12midnight; Sun, 12noon-8pm. Call for general information, 757-441-2561.