Recently, the Delray Beach City Commission approved moving forward with recommendations from the Curbside and Parking Management Plan, which will transition all free parking garages and parking lots near Atlantic Avenue, between Swinton Avenue and the Intracoastal bridge, to metered parking. Side street meter rates will also be adjusted.
In addition, the City Commission approved a pilot program for an Employee Parking Permit that will be available to all employees in Downtown Delray for $10/month. These Downtown Delray parking changes will take effect on October 1, 2025.
***Please note that this information is from the City of Delray Beach. As the City finalizes new policies, adjustments are being made. Our goal at the DDA is to keep you informed as quickly as possible.***
IMPACTED PARKING AREAS:
• Garages: Delray Old School Square, Robert Federspiel, IPIC (4th & 5th Delray)
• Lots: Railroad, Village, Gladiola, Veteran’s Park and Banker’s Row
• Metered Side Streets: NE/SE 1st–4th Avenues one block north and south of Atlantic Avenue
NEW RATES:
• Garages: $1.50/hour Enforcement: all day and night
• Railroad, Gladiola, Village & Veterans Park Lots: $2/hour • 4-hour limit • Enforcement: 11am - 9pm Sunday - Thursday & 11am - 2am Friday & Saturday
• Banker’s Row Lot: $2/hour • 4-hour limit • Enforcement: 8am - 8pm
• Side Streets: $3/hour (only applies to already metered streets one block off Atlantic Avenue. Free on-street parking will remain free for now) Enforcement: 11am - 9pm Sunday - Thursday and 11am - 2am Friday & Saturday
ATLANTIC AVENUE PARKING CHANGES:
-> Parking on Atlantic Avenue will remain $4/hour but enforcement times will start at 11am instead of 12pm from the bridge to Swinton. Enforcement: 11am - 9pm Sunday - Thursday and 11am - 2am Friday & Saturday
-> City Residents can get a downtown parking permit for $12/year and avoid paying the meter or register their vehicle for FREE and get $.50/hour off the meter rate. Learn more:
https://www.delraybeachfl.gov/government/city-departments/public-works/parking/parking-permits
EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMIT PILOT PROGRAM
Also launching on October 1st, the City will introduce a new Employee Parking Permit for just $10/month.
Who’s Eligible?
• Employees and business owners working in Downtown Delray’s Central Business District.
How Does it Work?
Employees with the permit can park anywhere in downtown for any length of time except Atlantic Ave and A1A.
What You’ll Need:
•Valid driver’s license
•Vehicle registration
•Proof of employment (pay stub, or notarized letter)
Important Details:
•This is a 6-month pilot program and is subject to change based on feedback.
•Permits must be renewed monthly to confirm continued employment in Downtown.
•Employers MAY cover permit costs for their staff.
•Purchase permits at the Park Delray office (bottom of OSS Garage, 95 NE 1st Ave).
•Learn more: https://www.delraybeachfl.gov/government/city-departments/public-works/parking/parking-permits/downtown-employee-parking-permit
ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS PLEASE CONTACT:
PARK DELRAY BEACH OFFICE
561-265-2100
Parking Program Official Website:
https://www.delraybeachfl.gov/parking
PARKING PERMITS
Parking Permits are available for Delray Beach Residents, Downtown Delray Beach Residents, Seniors, and Beach Parking.
LEARN MORE: https://www.delraybeachfl.gov/government/city-departments/public-works/p...
How to Park in Downtown Delray:
Below is a list of the public parking areas where you can find free and metered parking options.
FREE PARKING: Note time limits on free parking (There is also free parking on side streets two blocks north and south of Atlantic Avenue throughout downtown)
- P11: Cason Cottage Lot • 5 NE 1st St.
- P12: Monterey House Lot • 37 NW 1st Ave.
- P14: City Hall Lot • 100 NW 1st Ave.
- P15: Tennis Center Lot • 201 W. Atlantic Ave.
- P16: Frog Alley Lot • 250 SW 4th Ave.
- P17: The Sands Lot • 116 NW 5th Ave.
- P18: Court House Garage / Library Lot • 100 W Atlantic Ave.
**Those with proper handicapped tags get free parking for up to 4 hours in any public parking space**
METERED PARKING:
East Atlantic Avenue from Swinton Avenue to the Intracoastal: $4/hr • 3 hour time limit • 11am - 9pm Sun - Thurs and 11am - 2am Fri & Sat
East Atlantic Ave from Intracoastal to A1A: $4/hr • 3 hour time limit • 8am - 8pm
Along the beach on A1A: $3/hr • 3 hour time limit • 9am - 8pm Monday - Friday. 8am - 8pm Saturday and Sunday.
Side Streets near Atlantic Avenue: $3/hour 11am - 9pm Sun - Thurs and 11am - 2am Fri & Sat
Parking Lots: $2/hr • time limits vary
- P1: Ingraham Lot • Ingraham Ave
- P2: Sandoway Lot • 142 S Ocean Blvd.
- P3: Orange Grove Lot • N Ocean Blvd.
- P4: Anchor Park Lot • 340 S Ocean Blvd.
- P5: Gleason Street Lot • 82 Gleason St.
- P6: Veterans Park Lot • 802 NE 1st St.
- P7: Gladiola Lot • 51 SE 6th Ave.
- P8: Village Lot • 50 SE 6th Ave.=
- P10: Railroad Lot • 25 NE 3rd Ave.
- P13: Bankers Row Lot • 200 NE 1st Ave.
PUBLIC PARKING GARAGES: $1.50/hour all day and night
- P9: 4th & 5th Delray Garage (first 2 floors) • 25 SE 4th Ave.
- P19: Robert Federspiel Garage • 22 SE 1st Ave.
- P20: Old School Square Garage • 95 NE 1st Ave.
IMPORTANT NOTE: THE CITY DOES NOT CONTROL PRIVATE PARKING GARAGES AND PARKING LOTS - PLEASE BE AWARE OF FEES IN THESE LOTS.
HOW TO PAY FOR PARKING:
Pay by phone:
Download the free ParkMobile app on your smartphone, register your license plate number, enter the zone number and follow steps to pay.
Pay-by-plate:
Locate the closest parking kiosk, enter your license plate number and follow steps to pay.
*A 20-minute free parking option is available for downtown on-street parking. Just choose 20 minutes in zone 3173 in your Parkmobile app, or at the parking kiosk choose option 1 and enter your license plate number.
PARKING PERMITS AVAILABLE FOR DELRAY BEACH RESIDENTS:
Click here for more information: www.delraybeachfl.gov
Parking Lots: Scroll down or view the map for full list of city parking lots throughout Downtown Delray Beach.
