Metered Parking

On-street metered parking can be paid with credit card or coins at the meter, or through the ParkMobile App. Hourly fees vary from $1 to $1.50 per hour and times of enforcement vary. Please check the meter for enforcement hours and days of the week. 

ParkMobile App

Residents and visitors to St. Pete can handle metered parking transactions using the ParkMobile app. If mobile devices don’t support the app, users can call the ParkMobile phone number to manage parking sessions. 

Once registered, motorists can use a mobile app, the internet, or call toll free 1-877-727-5714 to pay for parking ($0.35 per transaction or $1.75 per month and $0.25 per transaction for frequent users).

• Conveniently manage your parking with easy options to extend your session and optional reminders and alerts that help prevent time overages
• Pay with PayPal or by credit card
• Track parking expenses and print reports through ParkMobile's secure site
• Donate to the City's Power of Change Donation program benefiting the unhoused.
  To contribute to the program, enter Zone 2000 in the app and choose your level of giving, with no ParkMobile transaction fee
• Opportunities to increase on-street parking durations for an additional charge

A Resident Discount Program waives the $0.35 transaction fee for registered St. Pete residents. To sign up for the Resident Discount Program, residents with a ParkMobile account must submit 2 out of 3 of the following documents referencing a St. Petersburg address to StPeteResidents@ParkMobileglobal.com: 

• valid photo ID
• valid vehicle registration
• valid proof of residency

Once residency documents have been approved, an email will be sent within 3 business days confirming the discount has been applied to the resident’s account.

Time Limited Parking

When parking in an area that has a 2-hour parking sign (or another time limit as posted on signs), please note that parking is enforced in this area is for the time posted hours only. You must travel through an intersection to start a new parking session.

Policy for Temporarily Reserving On-Street Parking Spaces

The City of St. Petersburg retains the right to occasionally reserve parking spaces on a temporary special-needs basis. Temporary parking spaces may be reserved for commercial vehicles needing immediate parking to access construction or work zones in order to complete necessary work.  Parking spaces may also be reserved in other special circumstances and will be reviewed on a per-case basis. Requests to reserve spaces in front of buildings not in a construction or work zone will require approval from the business. Temporary space reservations will cost $10 per day and will be paid at the time of reservation.

To reserve parking spaces, call 727-551-3125 or visit the Parking Citation Office, Municipal Services Center, 301 Central Avenue.

There are five residential parking permit zones. Read the posted on-street parking signs when parking. Parking regulations are subject to change without notice. Boundaries for each residential parking permit zone are listed below and can be found on this map. 

• Zone 1A: Bound by 5th Ave. N., Bayshore Dr. (to include the north side of Central Ave.) up to 7th Street N./Arlington Ave./Mirror Lake Dr./7th St.N.
• Zone 1B: Bound by Bayshore Dr. (to include the south side of Central Ave.), and 5th Ave. S. up to 7th Street South.
• Zone 2: Bound by Burlington Ave. (Mirror Lake Dr./Arlington Ave./7th St. N./Central Ave./7th St. S.), 5th Ave. S., 16th St. S./N., as well as M.L.K. Jr. St. N. from Burlington Ave. to 5th Ave. N.
• Zone 3: Bound by Burlington Ave., 16th St. S./N., 5th Avenue South, to 22nd Street South/North.
• Zone 4: Bound by 8th Ave. N., Beach Dr. NE, 5th Ave. N., and 3rd St. N. 

how to apply for A Permit

Visit the city of St. Petersburg Parking Citation Payment Office at 301 Central Ave. in downtown St. Petersburg during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday in order to purchase a permit.

Please bring:

• Driver's License with current downtown address in one of the RPP zones
• Vehicle Registration with the same address
• $15 calendar year fee to be paid by credit card, cash, or check
  Note: A permit is only valid for the calendar year purchased, NOT 365 days from the date of purchase. 
• Completed Application Form
• Zone 1A
• Zone 1B
• Zone 2
• Zone 3
• Zone 4

Sundial Parking Garage

Entrance at 117 2nd St. N.
The Sundial Garage provides more than 1,295 parking spaces for downtown shopping, dining, and businesses. 

• Accessible parking located next to the elevators on each parking level
• Electric vehicle charging stations located on levels 2 & 4
• Height clearance at the garage entrance is 6’8”

Rates

• Monday through Friday, from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • $1 per hour or any part thereof, $8 maximum per day  
• Monday through Friday, after 5 p.m., and all day Saturday & Sunday
  • $1 — up to 4 hours
  • $3 — 4 to 5 hours
  • $5 — 6 to 7 hours
  • $6 — 7 to 8 hours
  • $7 — 8-9 hours
  • $8 — 9 or more hours
• Next day rate begins at 5 a.m.

• Non-reserved monthly rate is $75 plus tax
• Non-reserved monthly rate for rooftop parking only is $40 plus tax
• Special event price is usually $5 or $10; occasionally $15-$20 for larger events

Payment

• Cash or credit cards at the Pay on Foot Machines 
• Credit Card Only Exit Lanes 
• ParkMobile app (Zone 2021)
• Lost ticket fee is $20

$1 OFF Sundial Theaters with parking garage entry ticket. After you park, present the box office with your parking entry ticket from the Sundial/MidCore garage, and receive $1 off an adult's movie admission. During special event parking, pre-pay for your parking at the garage, bring your garage entry ticket to the theater and Muvico Sundial will reimburse your parking after you purchase a movie ticket. If you park Monday-Friday before 5pm, get your garage ticket stamped at the theater to qualify for the night/weekend rate.

For more information, please contact SP Plus at 727-895-3800.

SouthCore Parking Garage

Entrance at 101 1st Ave. S.
The SouthCore Garage provides more than 1,124 parking spaces for downtown shopping, dining, and businesses, as well as parking for visitors to the James Museum. 

• Accessible parking located next to the elevators on each parking level
• Electric vehicle charging stations located on levels 3 & 7
• Height clearance at the garage entrance is 6’10”

Rates

• Floors 3, 4, 7 and 8 are available for visitor parking
• $1 per hour or any part thereof — $8 maximum per day  
• Next day rate begins at 5 a.m.

• Non-reserved monthly rate is $75 plus tax
• Event prices are $5 or $10 and occasionally $15 for larger events
• Saturday morning has a $3 flat rate on entry in effect October to May 

Payment 

• Cash or credit cards at the Pay on Foot Machines 
• Credit Card Only Exit Lanes 
• ParkMobile app (Zone 2020)
• Lost ticket fee is $20

For more information, please contact SP Plus at 727-896-2256.

Lot 2

6th St. N. between 1st Ave. N. and Mirror Lake Dr.
Lot 2 has 64 parking spaces and is open to the public for transient and monthly parking.

Rates

• $5 from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. Monday through Friday and anytime on Saturday and Sunday

• Non-reserved monthly rate is $42.80 from 4 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday

Payment 

• Cash or credit cards at the Pay on Foot Machines 
• ParkMobile app (Zone 2019)

Al Lang/Progress Energy Park Surface Lot

1st Ave. S. between 1st St. and BayShore Blvd.
This lot has 328 spaces and is open to the public 24/7.

Rates

• Non-reserved monthly rate is $60 plus tax
• The special event rate is usually $5; occasionally $10 for larger events

Payment 

• Credit cards at the pay station (follow instructions on the sign)
• ParkMobile app (Zone 2016)

800 1st Avenue South Lot

Entrances on 1st and 2nd Ave. S. between 8th St. and M.L.K. Jr. Blvd., and on M.L.K. Jr. Blvd. between 1st and 2nd Ave. S.
This lot has 293 spaces and is open to the public daily, monthly, and for special events.

Rates

• Non-reserved monthly rate is $21.40 including tax
• The special event rate is between $5 and $20; depending on the event

Payment 

Pier Parking

For the latest parking information, visit the St. Pete Pier website.

Tampa Bay Rays Parking Lots

The Tampa Bay Rays parking lots are open to the public during non-game or event times. Spots can be paid for through the ParkMobile.

A map to the Rays parking lots and the Rays 2023 schedule, including events, is available below.

Rays Parking Lot Map

Rays 2023 Schedule

For more information on the Rays parking facilities, visit mlb.com/RaysParking.