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1. Is there any parking program for construction crews or others that do jobs in the Downtown Square and Dickson Street areas?

Yes, the Parking Management Office does have temporary construction permits that may be purchased. The cost is $2.50 per space per day in the downtown. Contact the Parking Management Office at 479-575-8280.

2. How do service vehicles park in the residential area?

Company vehicles must use a resident guest pass. For an extended stay, vendors must apply for a temporary hang tag through the Parking Management Office. These will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

3. Are there any free parking spaces?

Yes, there are many free spaces at some of the local churches except on Sundays. Also, there are hundreds of free public parking spaces after 6:00 pm and on weekends in the Downtown Square area. There are over 500 free spaces in the parking lots and approximately 350 free parking spaces on the streets, most of which connect directly to Dickson Street.

4. What happens if I leave my car overnight in the Entertainment District?

Paid parking rates are enforced from 2 p.m. until 2 a.m. Rates will not be charged until 2 p.m. the following day. So you will have until 2 p.m. to return to retrieve your vehicle before incurring anymore charges.

Please note that this does not apply to the privately owned parking lots.

5. If the pay station screen is black, is the pay station working?

Yes it is working. The pay stations have screen savers to conserve energy. Simply push any button on the front of the machine to light up the display and then follow the prompts.

6. What types of payment are accepted at the pay stations?

Cash, credit/debit cards (Visa, MC and Discover) and validations coupons are accepted at all of the pay stations.

7. Do motorcycle patrons pay for parking?

Yes, if they park their motorcycle in one of the designated motorcycle spaces, they only pay 50% of the parking rate. If they park their motorcycle in a regular parking space, they must pay the full parking rate.

8. Can we park more than one motorcycle in a regular sized parking space?

Yes, you must pay the full parking rate and all motorcycles must fit within the lines of the parking space.

9. If I park my motorcycle in a regular parking space with another motorized bicycle, how can I tell if the space has been paid?

You cannot tell what spaces have been paid, so you must ensure that there is time paid on your space. You can do this by either checking with the original parker or by paying for the space. If the time expires on the space, all vehicles within the space will be issued a citation.

10. Do bicycle and scooter patrons pay for parking?

No, bicycles and scooters less than 70cc may park in the designated bicycle/scooter parking areas for free.

11. What's going to happen during events like Bikes, Blues, and BBQ?

Parking fees will be waived during special events that are pre-approved by the mayor. Residential areas, however, will be off limits to parking for those that do not have a valid residential parking permit.

12. Will there be vendor passes?

No, vehicles loading and unloading are allowed 15 minutes to park and conduct business. They must turn on their vehicle emergency flashing lights and must be loading and / or unloading their vehicle.

13. Does my service vehicle have to be a marked vehicle?

Yes, your service vehicle must be marked with the vendor name so that parking officers can identify you as a vendor.

14. Can I pay by phone for a number space in the Entertainment District?

Yes, please refer to the Pay-by-Phone Parking category under Frequently Asked Questions for instructions on sign up and use.