Parking in Downtown Fredericksburg can be tricky. We’ve compiled this tiny guide to make your parking experience quick and hassle free.
– Parking is easiest in mornings and most difficult around lunchtimes.
– The parking garage almost always has space and is also free for the first 3 hours (plenty of time for an exam)!
– For parking locations, see below:
Free Parking:
1. 800-900 Block of Sophia Street, end of George Street, restricted to City residents Mon – Fri between 5AM – 8AM
2. 700 Block of Sophia Street, between Charlotte Street and Hanover Street, restricted to City residents Mon – Fri 5AM – 8AM
3. Intersection of Sophia Street and Charlotte Street, 2 hour parking spaces Mon – Sat between 9AM – 5PM
4. 1000 Block Sophia Street
5. Lot behind 904 Princess Anne Street, accessible from Princess Anne and Charles Streets, available from 6PM – 6AM Mon – Fri and 24H on weekends
6. 410 William Street (Virginia Partners Bank), this 18 space free lot is available to the public Mon – Fri from 6PM – 8AM, after 12PM on Sat, and all day Sun
7. 1016 Charles Street (corner of Charles and Amelia Streets), 29 parking spaces available around the clock weekdays and weekends. An additional 17 spaces available Mon – Fri from 6PM – 2AM and around the clock on weekends. Entrances are on Charles and Amelia Streets, and exits are on Prince Edward and Amelia Streets.
8. 400 Block Sophia Street, just south of RR tracks, restricted to City residents between 5AM – 6PM on Mon – Fri.
Parking Garage:
Red Circle: Corner of Sophia and Wolfe Street
Operation:
24/7, Access and Payment are fully automated
Parking Attendant:
Mon – Fri: 6:30AM to 9:30PM
Saturday: 7:30AM to 9:30PM
Sunday/Holidays: 8:30AM to 7:30PM
Parking Rates:
Daily:
1st Three Hours:
Each Additional Hour:
Maximum Day:
Night (5pm – 8am):
1st Three Hours:
Maximum:
Weekend:
1st Three Hours:
Each Additional Hour:
Max to 24 Hours:
Monthly Pass:
Non-City Resident:
City Residents:
Free
$1
$8
Free
$2
Free
$1
$2
$100
$75
Office:
The parking garage office is located in the Executive Plaza (the adjacent building) on the second floor. Call 540-371-8542 for questions. The Executive Plaza is located at:
601 Caroline St.
Suite 200A
Fredericksburg, VA 22401