Free Parking in Redmond, WA: Where to Find It
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Redmond Central Connector’s 92-space lot is open 24 hours, with the first two hours free Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Downtown Redmond, Marymoor Village, and Overlake have signed two-hour street parking during those hours. Redmond Town Center provides free garage parking for customers while they shop in its north, south, and west parking areas.
Parking Near Redmond
Free parking at Redmond Central Connector and on local streets
The 92-space lot is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and the first two hours are free Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m (redmond.gov).
Downtown Redmond, Marymoor Village, and Overlake offer free time-limited on-street parking Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., excluding Sundays and holidays. Visitors may use the signed two-hour limit in those urban centers, while on-street parking is unlimited before 9:00 a.m. and after 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, all day Sunday, and on holidays. Redmond Town Center provides free garage parking for customers while they shop in its north, south, and west parking areas (redmond.gov). (redmondtowncenter.com)
Redmond time limits, permits, and disabled-parking rules
Redmond’s signed two-hour street designations apply from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, excluding Sundays and holidays. A driver cannot move a vehicle to the other side of the same street to extend the limit, and a vehicle must move to a street with a different street name. Parking time limits apply for one full calendar day and reset on the next calendar day (redmond.gov).
Redmond’s Extended-by-Permit areas are reserved for vehicles displaying a City of Redmond monthly on-street permit, so those spaces are not general free parking. The City requires every vehicle, including permit vehicles, to move within 24 hours. A visible, valid disabled parking permit or license plate allows unlimited on-street use except in loading and no-parking zones, while disabled vehicles, motorcycles, and scooters must still move every 24 hours. City Hall Campus parking is restricted to visitors of City Hall, Redmond Senior Center, or the Public Safety Building (redmond.gov).
Parksy parking near downtown Redmond when free bays are full
Secure Parking at Old Town Lofts is a priced Parksy space 237 yards away at $5 an hour, making it suitable for a short visit when the downtown two-hour supply is occupied. Convenient Parking at Veloce Apartments is 0.2 miles away at $5 an hour, offering another nearby hourly option for drivers visiting central Redmond.
Redmond Parking at Red 160 Apartments Lot A is 0.3 miles away at $5 an hour and includes 24/7 access, which suits drivers needing more flexibility than a signed street bay. Convenient 85th Street Parking is 0.3 miles away at $99 a month for drivers who park regularly. Affordable Monthly Parking in Redmond and Convenient Garage Parking in Redmond, both 313 yards away, cost $219 a month; the garage option includes 24/7 access.
Redmond alternatives when free parking fills during busy periods
Redmond Transit Center Park-and-Ride at 8178 161st Ave NE has 377 parking spaces, while Bear Creek Park & Ride at 7760 178th Pl NE has 283 spaces. The Transit Center structure is limited to transit riders, carpoolers, and vanpoolers, with enforcement by King County Metro. These facilities suit commuters who can continue by transit instead of competing for downtown street parking (soundtransit.org). (kingcounty.gov) (redmond.gov)
Marymoor Park is not a free substitute, because King County charges a $1 parking fee (redmond.gov). (kingcounty.gov)
Redmond parking tickets, late charges, and challenges
Redmond parking violations for exceeding a posted maximum parking time are $29, payable to King County District Court. Redmond’s contracted parking enforcement agency and the City actively enforce time limits, so an overstay can produce a citation even when the original space was free (redmond.gov).
Redmond Central Connector Public Parking Lot citations are issued when Diamond Parking records a vehicle beyond two hours without payment for additional time, including a vehicle that leaves and returns without paying. Marymoor Park parking notices are $35, reduced to $15 when paid within 10 days; a driver may contest a Marymoor notice within 10 days by submitting the required explanation and supporting photos to King County Parks (redmond.gov). (kingcounty.gov)
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find free parking in Redmond, Washington?
Redmond Central Connector’s 92-space lot is open 24 hours, with the first two hours free Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Downtown Redmond, Marymoor Village, and Overlake have signed two-hour street parking during those hours. Redmond Town Center provides free garage parking for customers while they shop in its north, south, and west parking areas.
How long is parking free at Redmond Central Connector?
The Redmond Central Connector lot has 92 spaces and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The first two hours are free Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Citations are issued when Diamond Parking records a vehicle beyond two hours without payment for additional time, including leaving and returning without paying (redmond.gov).
When is on-street parking free in downtown Redmond?
Downtown Redmond, Marymoor Village, and Overlake offer free time-limited on-street parking Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., excluding Sundays and holidays. Signed two-hour limits apply in those urban centers. On-street parking is unlimited before 9:00 a.m. and after 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, all day Sunday, and on holidays (redmond.gov).
Can I extend Redmond’s two-hour street parking by moving across the street?
No. A driver cannot move a vehicle to the other side of the same street to extend Redmond’s signed two-hour limit. The vehicle must move to a street with a different street name. Parking time limits apply for one full calendar day and reset on the next calendar day (redmond.gov).
Does a disabled parking permit allow unlimited street parking in Redmond?
A visible, valid disabled parking permit or license plate allows unlimited on-street use except in loading and no-parking zones. Disabled vehicles, motorcycles, and scooters must still move every 24 hours. Redmond requires every vehicle, including permit vehicles, to move within 24 hours (redmond.gov).
What are Redmond parking ticket amounts?
Redmond parking violations for exceeding a posted maximum parking time are $29, payable to King County District Court. Marymoor Park parking notices are $35, reduced to $15 when paid within 10 days. A driver may contest a Marymoor notice within 10 days by submitting the required explanation and supporting photos to King County Parks (redmond.gov) (kingcounty.gov).
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