To meet the needs of downtown workers, residents, students, shoppers, and tourists, the City of Norfolk’s Parking Division operates and maintains the City’s parking system.  This includes over 18,000 public parking spaces located in 13 garages, 11 lots and more than 600 on-street spaces.  Safe, convenient and affordable parking is provided to all patrons through the efficient managing the City’s parking resources.

The rate structure for parking in downtown is based on “value parking” in a tiered structure, where rates are established based on demand.  Rates for each facility are posted at the entrance to the facility.  Meters are priced in 15-minute increments and are also based on a value price structure.  To manage on-street parking, meters have a 2-hour limit, with the exception of the meters in front of the Waterside Marketplace, which have a 15-minute limit.

As an integral part of the City’s efforts to link Norfolk’s many downtown attractions with parking facilities the Division of Parking offers a free downtown shuttle.  The NET (Norfolk Electric Transit) is the premiere transportation link for residents, visitors and the business worker.  The NET allows patrons to park in any facility, including the park and shuttle lots, and travel anywhere in Downtown.  Each air-conditioned bus holds up to 22 passengers and run Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.  Weekend service is provided from noon until midnight on Saturdays and noon until 8:00 p.m. on Sundays.  NET stops are conveniently located and displayed prominently throughout the City.  It’s easy, it’s free, and it’s fun.

To inquire about parking opportunities or for additional information, call the City’s Division of Parking at (757) 664-6222.  After 5 p.m. call the After Hours On-Duty Supervisor at (757) 441-2056 or send an e-mail to Parker@norfolk.gov.