Park Smarter

To check parking rates, open the Park Smarter™ app and select a zone. On the next screen, click “View Parking Restrictions” to check all rates for that zone on that day.

Each meter space is marked with a number and/or QR code. When using the Park Smarter™ app, make sure to enter the correct meter number or scan the meter QR code at the time of payment.

Effective July 1, 2024, a convenience fee of $0.45 will be included for each Park Smarter™ mobile payment transaction. 

Park Smarter™ is a third-party mobile app that offers a convenient payment option for contactless meter payment. Due to rising credit processing fees, Park Smarter™ will now include a per transaction charge with each app payment.  

There is no fee when paying directly at the meter.

Payment is still required for all parking when occupying a space. Please pay for your parking session at the meter or kiosk itself.  Issues with the mobile application can be reported to support@parksmarter.com.

Yes. In the Park Smarter™ app, go to “Park”. 

First, select the Garage/Lot you are in and select continue, then the select the space number you are parked in, complete the remainder of the parking time selection information.  

Finally, select "Start Parking", and you have completed the process.

Yes, but you will first have to register your email in the Park Smarter™ “Settings” tab and set a Notification to send a receipt.

Yes. In the Park Smarter™ app, go to “Sessions,” then select the “Past Sessions” tab. Select the receipt and tap on the Email icon. They will send a confirmation email; please check your spam folder if you don’t see it.

Yes. You can choose to receive any combination of the following notifications: "Parking Session Started", "Parking Session Ended" (time expired), "15-Minute Reminder" (until time expires), "10-Minute Reminder" (until time expires), "Payment Receipt"

Yes, you can pay for multiple parking spaces at a time.

No. You cannot extend your parking session beyond the allowed Max Time and must move your vehicle immediately after the parking session has expired to avoid citation and potential towing. 

After you receive a payment confirmation from Park Smarter™, then your purchased time is valid for your specific parking zone or meter location—even if you don’t see it on the display. (For technical reasons, not all meters will show the purchase.)

Parking enforcement officers will check your license plate and zone/space number to confirm that your Park Smarter™ payment session is valid. 

If you have questions or receive a ticket that you believe is in error, please contact the City Parking or Parking Enforcement departments directly.