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Parking Enforcement in the City of Harrisburg is maintained by two entities: SP+ Municipal Services and the Office of Parking Enforcement./

Street Cleaning parking signs and schedules are enforced year round 

Overview

To find out which entity is responsible for the issuance of your parking ticket please view the back of your ticket for contact information. 

Generally speaking, any tickets you obtain in the area of Downtown and Midtown Harrisburg fall under the jurisdiction of SP+ Municipal Services. 

Any tickets you receive outside of downtown or Midtown Harrisburg fall under the jurisdiction of the Office of Parking Enforcement. 

ALL RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING QUESTIONS should forward to the Office of Parking Enforcement by calling 717.255.3040 or by emailing parking@harrisburgpa.gov.

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  • Free Parking In  The City of Harrisburg

    Free parking is available after 5pm in Downtown Harrisburg. Download the detailed free parking map by clicking here to know the exact locations where you will be able to park for free after 5pm.

    The area includes 96 parking meters between Bridge and State streets, and between Front and Third streets, with sections extending into Fourth and Fifth streets.

    Free parking is also available for four hours on Saturday by downloading the Parkmobile app and using the code LUVHBG at checkout. For more information on the Parkmobile app click here.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is the parking free on Saturdays as well?

    The parking is free after 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. In addition, on Saturday’s you can get free four-hour parking any time during the day using the Parkmobile app and entering code “LUVHBG.”

    Is off street parking such as garages free after 5 p.m. too?

    No, street parking only.

    Why is it free only in marked areas?

    Free parking is available on both sides of State Street after 5 p.m. The costs of the free parking is being covered in a collaboration among businesses that are members of the Downtown Improvement District, as well as subsidies from the City, County and SP Plus.

    How can I request a handicap parking spot?

    Applications are available at the Parking Enforcement office, located at 123 Walnut St, 2nd Floor. You can also fill out the application here:

    https://cityofharrisburg.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/115007273088

  • Resident & Neighborhood Permit Parking

    To obtain a residential parking permit, residents may visit the Office of Parking Enforcement at offices at 123 Walnut St, 2nd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101 (8am-3:45pm Mon-Fri).

    To obtain a parking permit, the vehicle owner must show their driver’s license, a current registration, and 1 proof of address document (lease, utility bill, official piece of mail).

    On-Street Handicapped Parking Spaces

    On-street handicapped parking spaces are available for City residents with disabilities.  One must apply with the Office of Parking Enforcement. Please find the application here. For questions about parking permits, please contact the Office of Parking Enforcement at 717-255-3040 or email at info@harrisburgpa.gov.

  • There is an abundance of parking throughout the City of Harrisburg. The following information provides the location of each garage and surface lot as well as time limits and pricing. 

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    • Garages

      5TH ST GARAGE | 6-14 North 5th Street

      Monthly parking customers may enter or exit the garage at any time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Daily parking customers must enter on Monday through Friday between the hours of 5 AM – 7 PM, and may exit at any time with a ticket. The garage is closed to daily parking customers on weekends, except for Forum Auditorium event dates.

      • 856 spaces, including 17 handicap.
      • Clearance height 7’ with 26 spaces available for vans taller than 7’, two (2) of which are “van accessible” handicap spaces on the ground floor; all other levels restricted to 6’7”.
      • Cash and all major credit cards accepted.

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      CHESTNUT ST GARAGE | 322-326 Chestnut Street

      • Monthly parking customers may enter or exit the garage at any time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
      • Daily parking customers must enter on Monday through Friday between the hours of 5 AM – 11 PM or Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 5 AM – 12 AM, and may exit at any time with a ticket.
      • 1088 spaces, including 21 handicap.
      • Clearance height 6’10”.
      • Cash and all major credit cards accepted.
      • Directly across the street from the Amtrak Station.

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      HARRISBURG UNIVERSITY GARAGE | 326 Market St.

      Please note that monthly parking is sold out at this location.

      • Monthly parking customers may enter or exit the garage at any time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
      • Daily parking customers must enter on Monday through Friday between the hours of 6 AM – 9 PM or Saturday between the hours of 5 AM – 7 PM, and may exit at any time with a ticket. The garage is closed on Sundays to daily parking customers.
      • 380 spaces, including 8 handicap in the parking garage.
      • Clearance height 7’2”.
      • Cash and all major credit cards accepted.
      • Connected to Strawberry Square.

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      LOCUST ST GARAGE | 214 Locust Street

      • Monthly parking customers may enter or exit the garage at any time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
      • Daily parking customers must enter on Monday through Friday between the hours of 5 AM – 7 PM, and may exit at any time with a ticket. The garage is closed to daily parking customers on weekends, except for special event dates.
      • 628 spaces, including 13 handicap.
      • Clearance height 6’6”.
      • Cash and all major credit cards accepted.

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      MARKET SQUARE GARAGE | 34 South 2nd Street

      • Monthly parking customers may enter or exit the garage at any time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
      • Daily parking customers may enter or exit the garage at any time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a ticket.
      • 577 spaces, including 12 handicap.
      • Clearance height 6’9”.
      • Cash and all major credit cards accepted.

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      RIVER ST GARAGE | 218 North 2nd Street

      • Monthly parking customers may enter or exit the garage at any time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
      • Daily parking customers may enter or exit the garage at any time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a ticket.
      • 850 spaces, including 17 handicap.
      • Clearance height 7’.
      • Cash and all major credit cards accepted.
      • Close to many popular eating establishments.

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      SOUTH ST GARAGE | 220 South St.

      • Monthly parking customers may enter or exit the garage at any time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
      • Daily parking customers must enter on Monday through Friday between the hours of 5 AM – 7 PM, and may exit at any time with a ticket.
      • 736 spaces, 720 regular and 16 handicaps in the parking garage.
      • Clearance height 6’9”.
      • Cash and all major credit cards accepted.

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      WALNUT ST GARAGE | 215 Walnut Street

      Please note that monthly parking is sold out at this location.

      • The facility is open for monthly parkers, the general public, and Hilton Hotel guests.
      • Monthly parking customers may enter or exit the garage at any time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
      • Daily parking customers may enter or exit the garage at any time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a ticket.
      • 1032 spaces, including 20 handicap.
      • Clearance height 6’6”.
      • Motorcycles are not permitted.
      • Cash and all major credit cards accepted.
      • Location is connected to Strawberry Square, the Hilton Harrisburg Hotel, and Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts.

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    • Lots

      7TH ST GARAGE & SURFACE LOT | 801-813 North 7th St.

      Please note that monthly parking is sold out at this location.

      • Monthly parking customers may enter or exit the garage at any time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
      • Daily parking customers must enter on Monday through Friday between the hours of 5 AM – 7 PM, and may exit at any time with a ticket. The garage is closed to daily parking customers on weekends, except for special event dates.
      • 1182 spaces, including 15 handicap in the parking garage and 152 spaces in the adjacent parking lot.
      • Clearance height 7’.
      • Cash and all major credit cards accepted.

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      10TH ST LOT | 75 South 10th Street

      • The facility is open for general public 24 hours, 365 days a year.
      • Quarters and all major credit cards accepted.
      • Monthly parkers do not need to sign up. Monthly parking can be paid at the kiosk located on the lot.

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      MULBERRY ST. PARKING LOT | 300 Mulberry St.

      • Parking is available 24/7, 365 days a year for monthly parkers only.
      • 89 spaces

      MORE INFO

  • Street cleaning is done twice a month, year round. Capital Region Water has taken over street sweeping services within the City of Harrisburg. Any questions on the performance of street sweeping should be directed to Capital Region Water. 

    There will be no changes to the street sweeping schedule posted on your street. The City of Harrisburg will continue snow removal, leaf collection, trash removal, large debris removal from streets, and street sweeping for special events. Park Harrisburg and the City of Harrisburg will continue parking enforcement during street sweeping days, unless notified by the Mayors Office. Parking enforcement may still occur on days that street cleaning does not. View Street Cleaning Routes 

    There will be no street cleaning or parking enforcement on the following days:

    • New Year’s Day
    • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
    • Washington’s Birthday (Presidents Day)
    • Good Friday
    • Memorial Day
    • Independence Day
    • Labor Day
    • Election Day
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas

    For questions about Street Cleaning in the City, please contact 311 at 717-255-3040.


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