Approved rate changes come as part of citywide parking overhaul and smart parking roll out
September 20, 2023 — Cleveland — Following the Monday night passage of ordinance 817-2023, selected parking rate increases will go into effect on Sunday, October 1, 2023.
Under the direction of Cleveland's Chief Operating Officer Bonnie Teeuwen, a recent analysis of Cleveland's parking system looked at parking across the city to assess demand, evaluate lots, establish defined parking zones, and look at rates and revenue.
“As we work toward our goal of smart parking across the city, we have to factor in rising operational costs as well as the cost of the necessary upgrades,” Chief Teeuwen said. “Parking in Cleveland is well below market rate, especially for special events and at peak times, making these adjustments essential for continued maintenance and improvements to our facilities.”
The approved legislation places a cap on rates up to a certain dollar amount. While the legislation gives the city the authority to change parking rates, not all rates will change at this time.
For this year, the agreed upon new rates and caps and are as follows:
Willard Park Garage
- 0-60 minutes: $4 flat rate and $1.50 for each additional 30-minute period; $12 daily max; $10 early bird rate (daily maximum capped at $20)
- Special event parking is capped at $60
- Browns game day parking: $40 per space
- General monthly rate for non-city employees $150 (capped at $175)
North Coast Municipal (Muni) Lot
- Daily rate for cars, SUVs and small trucks: $5 (capped at $10)
- Daily rate for RVs, buses and oversized trucks: $35 (capped at $50)
- Non-city employee monthly rate: $70 (capped at $100)
- Special event parking is capped at $50
- Browns game day parking: $40 per space
- Overnight rate for RV’s and buses: $75 (capped at $80)
- Overnight rate for cars: $25 (capped at $30)
Canal Basin Lot
- Daily rate: $5 (capped at $10)
- Weekday special event parking (6 p.m. to 6 a.m.) is capped at $50
- Browns game day parking: $20 per space
Information about additional municipal lots and enhancements to on-street parking will be coming soon.
