Downtown Parking Guide
General: Always check signage! City parking is free unless you see meters.
2-hour parking: on most downtown city streets
4-hour parking: in most parking lots and garages
Permit parking only: on top decks of parking garages and most small lots
Motorcycle parking: in any slot designated for cars
RV parking: at the extreme south ends of downtown S. Main and Liberty Streets on the street labeled with 10-hour parking.
Tour buses and motorcoaches: same as RVs
Parking Garages
- 135 N. Mason St. Enter from either Wolfe St. or Elizabeth St.
- 154 S. Liberty St. Enter from either Bruce or Water Street. These are one-way streets; use caution.
Parking lots for the public are located at (check posted time limit):
- 268 N. Liberty St.
- 90 N. Main St.
- 450 N. Mason St.
- 125 W. Water St.
- 13 E. Water St.
- 125 W. Bruce St.
- 409 S. Main St.
- 228 S. Liberty St.
James Madison University parking: Check in at the Parking Services office at 280 Champions Dr. to receive a permit. Bring your driver’s license and vehicle registration. Permits can only be issued in person.
Eastern Mennonite University: Check in at the Facilities Management office at 994 Parkwood Dr. Long term permits are available for those returning to campus frequently (parents and family members).
Visit www.harrisonburgva.gov/parking for more detailed information.
