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Beginning Thursday, August 1, ParkMobile, the pay-by-phone app utilized at on-street metered spaces downtown, will be expanded to serve 11 parking spaces on the northeast-bound side of West St. between Southgate Ave. and Colonial Ave.

Like other spaces using ParkMobile in Annapolis, parking at these spaces will be limited to $2 per hour for a maximum of 2 hours.

No meters will be installed at these spaces. Instead, signage will be installed indicating the spaces are served by Parkmobile and providing guidance for payment. Signs will be installed the week of July 15 with enforcement beginning August 1.

Those who do not wish to pay via Parkmobile may park in Knighton Garage on Colonial Avenue for up to a $10 daily maximum.

Discount evening parking is available in Knighton for employers and employees of nearby businesses. Call Annapolis Parking for details at (443) 648-3087.

Pursuant to Annapolis City Council action, hourly rates at select meters downtown increased effective Wednesday, July 23, 2019 from $2 per hour to $3 per hour from April 1 of each year to October 31 of each year. Meters will remain unchanged at $2 per hour from November 1 to March 31. Maximum allowable time at these meters remains unchanged at 2 hours.

Impacted meters are shown below and include City Dock Lot from Craig Street to Susan Campbell Park, Dock Street Lot from Randall Street to Craig Street, Donner Lot on Compromise Street, and Basil Lot on Compromise Street.

The changes are in accordance with Resolution 33-19 enacted by the Annapolis City Council Monday, July 22, 2019. View the legislation by here: Resolution 33-19.

CITY DOCK LOT FROM CRAIG STREET TO SUSAN CAMPBELL PARK

DOCK STREET LOT FROM RANDALL STREET TO CRAIG STREET

DONNER LOT (TRIANGLE LOT ON COMPROMISE STREET) BASIL LOT (SQUARE LOT ON COMPROMISE STREET)

The City of Annapolis is excited to welcome residents and visitors to its annual 4th of July fireworks show on Thursday, July 4th. The event will take place at approximately 9:15 p.m. at the Annapolis Harbor.

Convenient parking is available at several local garages. Additionally, reserved parking is available for $30 at the Hillman Garage. For more information on parking for the fireworks show, click here for details.

The City of Annapolis announced changes to receiving temporary parking permits to comply with a new City ordinance. In addition, the process for purchasing permits will temporarily change while upgrades are made to Annapolis Parking’s online purchasing portal. New rules for temporary parking permits will take effect July 1, but changes to the online purchasing will be effective immediately.

Beginning Friday, May 31, 2019 and until further notice, all temporary parking permits must be purchased in-person Monday through Friday at the Annapolis Parking office at 60 West Street, Suite 106 or online Monday through Friday (and prior to 12 p.m. on Fridays).

The online purchasing portal at annapolisparking.com will be closed to temporary parking permit purchases Fridays after 12 p.m. until 8 a.m. on Mondays through late summer while upgrades are made to comply with a new city ordinance.

City Ordinance O-4-19, enacted by the Annapolis City Council April 29, 2019, amends residency requirements for the purpose of obtaining residential parking permits, and modifies who may obtain temporary parking permits, how many may be obtained, and when temporary parking permits expire. These requirements and modifications will be effective with the start of the new permit year, beginning July 1, 2019.

Applicants who meet any of the residency criteria (see list below) may obtain temporary parking permits. These permits are limited to 10 per month per residence, and the permits expire at the end of the month they are issued. Additionally, each residence may obtain up to 25 temporary permits per fiscal year to be used at will, and the additional permits expire at the end of the fiscal year in which they were issued.

To meet new residency criteria, the new law states residency is established by meeting any of the following criteria:

• Residents must have a current Maryland vehicle registration and current Maryland Driver’s License with an address in the special parking district;
• Residents must present proof of ownership of a property in a special parking district and the property must be designated as the owner’s principal residence with the Maryland State Department of Taxation;
• The resident must be a lessee of a residential property in the special parking district licensed as a rental unit; or
• The resident is on active military status and resides in the special parking district.

The new ordinance also creates a new category called Non-Resident Parking Permits for property owners whose property is located within a special parking district but who do not meet the new residency criteria. Use of this permit shall be limited to the period of time the owner occupies the residence. Applicants shall submit proof of property ownership and a driver’s license and vehicle registration in the property owner’s name or a vehicle rental contract in the property owner’s name, and indicate the period of occupancy.

Annapolis Parking’s office at 60 West Street, Suite 106 is open for service in-person between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m Monday through Friday. Residents with questions are encouraged to contact Annapolis Parking at (443) 648-3087 or annapolisparking@spplus.com.

The City of Annapolis and Annapolis Parking today announced that the Fiscal Year 2020 Residential Parking Permit (RPP) registration period begins Saturday, June 1st. City residents who live in one of the city’s five zoned districts may purchase their new permit online at annapolisparking.com or in-person at Annapolis Parking’s office at 60 West Street, Suite 106. The office is available for service in-person between 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. The new permits will be effective from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.

Residents will receive their new RPP stickers via mail soon after purchase or in person if purchased in person at the 60 West Street Office. Permits must be purchased before July 1, 2019, the start of the new registration year. There are no changes to permit prices and all major credit cards are accepted. Proof of residency is required. For complete details and to purchase a permit for a zoned district, visit annapolisparking.com/residential-parking/residential-parking-permit-program

To protect residents’ personal information, the purchasing portal on annapolisparking.com utilizes encrypted “SSL” technology to protect customer data during the purchasing process. Residents with questions are encouraged to contact Annapolis Parking at (443) 648-3087 or annapolisparking@spplus.com for additional information.

Dinner Under the Stars is a night of relaxation, dining, craft beers, dancing, fine wines, and more along the first block of West Street in downtown Annapolis. This popular event occurs every Wednesday evening from May 29 to mid-September and is a can’t miss event. For full event details, visit https://www.dinnerunderthestars.org.

Make your Dinner Under the Stars even more enjoyable by taking advantage of convenient parking options. Here are our suggestions:

Reserve a Space in Gott’s Court Garage: Gott’s Garage is next to Dinner Under the Stars, and visitors can reserve a parking space there before they even leave their home. Simply visit our Gott’s Court Garage page, and select “Buy Daily Parking” to complete your reservation. Gott’s can reach full capacity at times during the event, so be sure to reserve online beforehand, arrive early, or check out additional parking options.

Avoid Crowds by Parking at Whitmore Garage: For just $2 you can park all evening and it’s just a one block stroll from all the fun at Dinner Under the Stars.

Free Parking at Calvert Street Garage: The Calvert Street Garage (aka State Garage) at 19 St. John’s Street is free to the public weeknights from 6 PM to 6 AM the following morning. It’s just a quick two block walk to Dinner Under the Stars. Be sure to visit our Calvert Street Garage for more details.

Enjoy the Free Circulator: Best of all, every downtown Annapolis garage is serviced by the free Circulator, a comfortable and convenient mode of transportation to hit all points of interest downtown, including this event. You can even track the Circulator’s location in real-time by downloading the RLS Shuttle app and clicking “Annapolis” or visiting our Circulator page.

First Sunday Arts Festival is one of the main Summer attractions in downtown Annapolis. It’s a fun atmosphere where the public can come and meet and make purchases from 130 local and regional artists and enjoy live music and performances on the first Sunday of each month (May to November). Admission is free. For complete event information, visit https://www.firstsundayarts.com.

Parking for First Sundays can be very convenient if you know where to look. Here are a few tips:

Best Garage for Avoiding Crowds: Visitors who wish to avoid the city’s busiest parking locations and see all the shopping West Street has to offer should consider the Park Place Garage located at One Park Place on West Street.

Enjoy the Free Circulator: Best of all, each garage is serviced by the free Circulator, a comfortable and convenient mode of transportation to hit all points of interest downtown, including the festivals. You can even track the Circulator’s location in real-time by downloading the RLS Shuttle app and clicking “Annapolis” or visiting our Circulator page.

Annapolis Parking welcomes visitors for the 2019 Naval Academy Commissioning Week and offers a few parking tips for visitors to the city. For official Commissioning Week information, including Naval Academy events and stadium parking information for Graduation Day, visit https://www.usna.edu/CommissioningWeek.

For those planning to explore all that downtown Annapolis has to offer, here are a few tips:

Find All Parking Options Online: Visitors can explore all parking options at https://www.annapolisparking.com, a mobile-friendly website featuring maps, rates, contact information, and additional details about the garages, surface lots, on-street parking, and free Circulator services available to the public.

Reserve Garage Parking Online: Visitors can reserve garage parking online in three city-owned garages: Noah Hillman, Knighton, and Gotts Court. Simply visit https://www.annapolisparking.com, navigate to the garage of your choice, and select “Buy Daily Parking.” Hillman Garage fills up fastest, so be sure to explore Knighton and Gotts for convenient parking.

Free Weeknight Parking: Calvert Street Garage (aka State Garage) at 19 St. Johns Street is free to the public weeknights from 6 PM to 6 AM the following day.

Free Weekend Parking: Calvert Street Garage is also free to the public from 6 PM Friday to 6 AM Monday. Additionally, Whitmore Garage at 25 Clay Street is free to the public on Sundays until 4 PM.

Free Circulator Serves all Garages: The free Circulator is a comfortable and convenient way to travel from garages to all points of interest downtown. Visitors can track the Circulator’s shuttle in real-time by downloading the “RLS Shuttle” app and clicking “Annapolis.” You may also track the Circulator in real-time at
https://annapolisparking.com/circulator-alternative-transportation.

Best Garage for Avoiding Crowds: Visitors who wish to avoid the city’s busiest parking locations should consider the Park Place Garage located at One Park Place on West Street. Park Place is serviced daily by the free Circulator, which can be tracked in real-time at https://annapolisparking.com/circulator-alternative-transportation.

Mayor Gavin Buckley welcomes members of the Maryland General Assembly, their staff and visitors back to Annapolis for the 2019 legislative session and offers a few parking tips for Marylanders planning to visit the city.

Avoid the Crowds: Visitors who wish to avoid the city’s busiest parking locations should consider the Park Place Garage located at One Park Place on West Street or the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium lot. Park Place is serviced daily by the free Circulator and the stadium lot includes an Express shuttle service during the legislative session from 7:45am to 8:45am & 3:30pm-5:15pm Monday-Friday. Stadium shuttle fare is $2.

Improved Circulator Route: The free Circulator includes new stops that will benefit session visitors. The new School Street-Church Circle stop gives visitors near the State House complex faster and more convenient service back to the three garages on West Street (Gott’s Court, Knighton, and Park Place.) The new State Garage stop at 19 St. Johns Street is designed to encourage visitors to take advantage of State Garage’s free public parking Monday-Friday 6 pm to 6 am and all weekend. The North Street-State Circle stop allows visitors easy access to the State House and other state government buildings. Visitors can track the Circulator’s location in real-time by downloading the “RLS Shuttle” app to their smartphone and clicking “Annapolis,” or visiting the mobile-friendly website annapolisparking.com/circulator-alternative-transportation.

Reserve Garage Parking Online: Visitors to Annapolis can reserve garage parking online in Noah Hillman Garage, Knighton Garage, or Gotts Court Garage. Simply visit www.annapolisparking.com, navigate to the garage of your choice, and select “Buy Daily Parking.”

Find All Parking Options Online: There are plenty of parking options available to those visiting Annapolis. Visitors can explore these options at www.annapolisparking.com, a mobile-friendly website featuring maps, rates, contact information, and additional details about the garages, surface lots, on-street parking, and Circulator services available to the public.

The City of Annapolis will once again offer popular holiday parking options and discounts this year beginning Friday, November 23, and running through January 1, 2019. In addition, the City announces three new stops along the route for the FREE Annapolis Circulator to better serve residents and visitors downtown.

Effective immediately, the Annapolis Circulator is adding a stop at the intersection of North Street and State Circle, just a block away from the popular Boutique District on Maryland Avenue and State Circle. The Circulator also now serves the intersection of School Street and Church Circle adjacent to Government House as well as the State Garage, a 726-space garage at 19 St. Johns Street. See details below.

Holiday parking benefits include:

Free, 3-Hour Parking at Meters: The city will offer three hours of free parking at metered spaces downtown effective November 23 through January 1, 2019. This parking will be available at all bagged parking spots on Main Street, Francis Street, West Street, Maryland Avenue, Prince George Street, City Dock, Calvert Street and Market Space. This benefit is for three hours only, and violators will be ticketed.

Expanded Circulator Service: The city will provide extended Circulator service for Midnight Madness on December 6, December 13 and December 20. On these days, two free Circulators will run from 4 p.m. to midnight from Park Place to West Street, State Garage at 19 St. Johns Street, State Circle (serving Maryland Avenue), to Church Circle, then Duke of Gloucester Street, to City Dock, up Main Street and back to West Street and Park Place. Track the Circulator’s location in real-time by downloading the “RLS Shuttle” app to your smartphone and clicking “Annapolis.”

Online Prepay Discounts: For Midnight Madness and Small Business Saturday (November 24), guests who prepay for parking at www.AnnapolisParking.com can purchase all day parking for just $5 in the Gotts Court Garage and the Knighton Garage.

Free Parking at State Garage for Midnight Madness: State Garage at 19 St. Johns Street is free every weeknight from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., so visitors for Midnight Madness should take advantage of this convenient parking option December 6, December 13, and December 20. Find the garage online here: www.annapolisparking.com/parking-locations/calvert-street-garage

Small Business Saturday (November 24) and Grand Illumination (November 25): The State Garage at 19 St. Johns Street is now a regular stop for the Circulator. Visitors for Small Business Saturday and Grand Illumination are encouraged to take advantage of the free parking at State Garage on weekends and then take the free Circulator to points of interest downtown.

To explore the city’s many parking options, go to www.AnnapolisParking.com.

Annapolis Circulator Adds Three New Stops

The North Street-State Circle stop will bring Circulator riders within footsteps of the many shops and restaurants along State Circle and Maryland Avenue.

The School Street-Church Circle stop gives visitors near the State House complex faster and more convenient service back to the three garages on West Street: Gott’s Court, Knighton, and Park Place.

The State Garage stop is designed to encourage visitors to take advantage of State Garage’s free public parking Monday-Friday 6 pm to 6 am and all weekend.

The Circulator’s complete route now consists of:

• Park Place – 5 Park Place
• Knighton Parking Garage – 1A Colonial Avenue
• Intersection of West Street & Calvert Street
• Gotts Court Parking Garage – 25 Northwest Street
• State Garage – 19 St. Johns Street
• North Street & State Circle
• School Street & State Circle
• Church Circle at South Street
• Church Circle near Main Street
• Noah Hillman Parking Garage – 150 Gorman Street
• Annapolis City Hall
• Annapolis City Dock

The Circulator operates Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visitors can track the Circulator’s location in real time by downloading the “RLS Shuttle” app to their smartphone and clicking “Annapolis,” or visiting the mobile-friendly https://annapolisparking.com/circulator-alternative-transportation/ and click “Track the Circulator.”

(Click to download map)