Downtown Parking 2023
Parking downtown is convenient and offers easy-to-use pay stations and meters. As of January 2, 2023, progressive rates are used for paid parking downtown and in Fairhaven:
· Hours 1 and 2: $1.50 per hour
· Hours 3 and 4: $2.00 per hour
· Hours 5 and 6: $3.00 per hour
· Hours 7 and 8: $5.00 per hour
Payment can be made by credit/debit card, U.S. coins, or use of the mobile PayByPhone app. Most meters have a 2-hour limit (check the time restrictions, which are posted on each meter).
Paid parking hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Street parking is free after 6:00 pm, and on Sundays and holidays.
For off-street parking, the first floor of the Commercial Street Parking Garage at 1300 Commercial Street is available and has the same rates as on-street parking. Parking is free on all floors after 6:00 pm, and on Sundays and holidays.
The Commercial Street Parking Garage is within 2-4 blocks of most downtown restaurants, shops, and services.
Additionally, Downtown Bellingham features a handful of 8 hour parking spots that are offered at a low hourly rate.
More information on parking in Downtown Bellingham can be found by visiting the City of Bellingham’s parking webpages . For details on privately-owned lots, contact information can be found at the lot locations.
Parking is not enforced Downtown on all city holidays:
2023
Jan 1 - New Year's Day
Jan 17 - Martin Luther King, Dr. Day
Feb 21 - President's Day
May 29 - Memorial Day
July 4 - Independence Day
Sep 4 - Labor Day
Nov 11 - Veterans Day
Nov 23 - Thanksgiving Day
Nov 24 - Day after Thanksgiving
Dec 24 - Day before Christmas
Dec 25 - Christmas Day
Other helpful sites:
Whatcom Transportation Authority: Plan your bus trip around Whatcom County. GO Lines offer bus service every 15 minutes between Downtown Bellingham and nearby areas of interest.
Smart Trips: Walk, bike, ride the bus or carpool to destinations around Whatcom County and be rewarded with coupons and discounts at dozens of local businesses.
City of Bellingham Trails: Walk, run or bike downtown! Bellingham is blessed with a wealth of trails leading to downtown, accessible from almost every neighborhood.