Parking in Alexandria

Information about parking in the City of Alexandria, including parking options, enforcement, districts and permits.
Page updated on July 31, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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Parking Options in Old Town

Information and a map of parking garages and lots in Old Town. 

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How to Pay for Parking by Phone

The City’s ParkMobile service allows parkers to pay for parking via a smartphone app or toll-free phone number and is an alternative to the pay station kiosks on each block.

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Motorcoach Parking and Loading Areas

Parking and loading information for visitors arriving by motorcoach. 

Discounted Employee Parking at Courthouse Garage

Information and application for City's discounted parking program at Courthouse Garage for employees of Old Town businesses. 

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Parking at Union Station (Amtrak & VRE)

Short and long term parking options available at Alexandria's Union Station.

Reserving Temporary On-Street Parking

Request parking for moving, construction equipment, weddings, funerals, etc. through the City's Permits Office using APEX

Parking Enforcement and Tickets

Pay Parking Citations Now

Paying or Contesting a Parking Ticket

Parking Enforcement Officers

Parking Enforcement Contractor

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Vehicle Impound

Residential Permit Parking (RPP) Program

Program Overview

Program background, FAQs, and information on how to obtain and pay for a permit. 

Adding or Modifying RPP Restrictions

Process and application for adding or modifying restrictions or creating a new RPP district.

Guest and Visitor Permits

How to obtain a guest or visitor permit online or in person. 

Parking Restrictions

Parking Viewer

Interactive map with citywide parking information including parking districts boundaries, block parking restrictions, and meter locations.
https://geo.alexandriava.gov/Html5Viewer/index.html?viewer=GISParkingViewer

Parking Studies

Link to various parking studies conducted by the City.
https://www.alexandriava.gov/ParkingStudies

Parking and Curbside Management Annual Work Plan

An overview of the projects and programs planned for the fiscal year and previous year accomplishments.
https://www.alexandriava.gov/sites/default/files/2025-09/parking_curbside_management_fy26_work_plan_compress.pdf

Parking Wayfinding Program

Information about the CIty's coordinated Wayfinding Program.
https://www.alexandriava.gov/Wayfinding

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