Parking Near Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall, AK
Where Can I Park for Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall?
The mall has two parking choices: the JCPenney Garage and the 5th Avenue Parking Garage. Both charge $1.25 per hour, while the JCPenney Garage gives the first hour free. For a longer visit, a Parksy lot 321 yards away costs $11 a day. Sky bridges provide indoor access between buildings and parking.
- Address
- 320 West 5th Avenue
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking Lot in Anchorage - Just $11/Day!, 321 yd (4 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Anchorage Depot, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
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Shoppers inside a shopping centre Photo: Pexels / Mario Spencer
Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall Garages and Entry Points
The center’s parking is split between the JCPenney Garage and the 5th Avenue Parking Garage. Simon lists both facilities as parking options for shoppers, with the JCPenney Garage charging $1.25 per hour and giving the first hour free. The 5th Avenue Parking Garage charges $1.25 per hour as well (simon.com).
The mall is at 320 West 5th Avenue, with convenient parking described at the JCPenney Garage and 5th Avenue Parking Garage. The mall’s site does not publish capacity, operating hours, or a detailed entrance list for either garage, so the useful choice is based on which garage gives the more direct approach to your destination inside the center. Sky bridges provide indoor access between buildings and parking (wikipedia.org).
Parksy Lots Within 0.3 Miles of AAM
Parksy lists a parking lot 321 yards away for $11 a day, making it the clearest alternative for a longer visit when a daily price is more useful than the center’s hourly charging. Two lots 0.2 miles away cost $4 an hour, while another lot 0.3 miles away costs $8 an hour.
Two further downtown Anchorage lots are 0.3 miles away and cost $15.99 an hour. The $4-an-hour spaces can beat the center garages for a short stay only when their access is more convenient, while the $11 daily lot can be the stronger option for several hours. The $8-an-hour space sits between those choices on price, and the $15.99-an-hour spaces are less attractive than the center’s $1.25 hourly rate unless their location suits a different downtown errand.
Downtown Anchorage Parking Rules During Busy Periods
EasyPark says Anchorage parking meters must be paid Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The listed rates are $2.25 per hour for a 2-hour meter and $1.75 per hour for a 10-hour meter (easyparkalaska.com). Those rules matter when a mall visit extends beyond the garage and into nearby metered streets.
Weekend shopping, mall sales, and events around the Egan Convention Center can increase demand around the downtown garages and lots. EasyPark identifies facilities adjacent to the 5th Avenue Mall and the Egan Convention Center among its city parking locations (alaska.org). Use the garage or a booked space rather than relying on an unplanned street stop when a busy downtown event is underway.
Other Named Garages Near 5th Avenue Mall
The 5th Avenue Parking Garage is the center’s named garage option, while the JCPenney Garage is the other facility identified by Simon. Both are associated with the mall’s own parking offer, and each is priced at $1.25 per hour in Simon’s parking information (simon.com).
EasyPark also names the 5th & B St Garage as a downtown facility. The garage is among the city’s locations and is described as being near the 5th Avenue Mall and the Egan Convention Center (alaska.org). MapQuest describes the 5th & B Parking Garage as offering 24-hour security services (mapquest.com), which may suit drivers who want a named downtown garage beyond the two mall-linked choices.
Walking From Anchorage Depot to AAM
Anchorage Depot is the nearest station to the center, at 0.3 miles away and a 7-minute walk. The mall is at 320 West 5th Avenue, so rail passengers can use the station as a practical arrival point before continuing into downtown Anchorage.
The mall is also 248 yards from Anchorage center, placing it within a compact downtown walking area. Sky bridges connect buildings and parking with indoor access between parts of the mall complex (wikipedia.org). A train arrival followed by the 7-minute walk can avoid garage searching during busy shopping periods, while drivers who need a car afterward can choose between the mall garages and the nearby Parksy lots.
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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 Park for Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall?
The mall has two parking choices: the JCPenney Garage and the 5th Avenue Parking Garage. Both charge $1.25 per hour, while the JCPenney Garage gives the first hour free. For a longer visit, a Parksy lot 321 yards away costs $11 a day. Sky bridges provide indoor access between buildings and parking.
How Much Do the Mall Garages Cost?
The JCPenney Garage charges $1.25 per hour, with the first hour free. The 5th Avenue Parking Garage also charges $1.25 per hour. Simon lists both facilities as parking options for shoppers. The mall site does not publish capacity, operating hours, or a detailed entrance list for either garage.
What Are the Nearby Alternatives to the Mall Garages?
Parksy lists a lot 321 yards away for $11 a day, two lots 0.2 miles away for $4 an hour, and another 0.3 miles away for $8 an hour. Two further downtown lots 0.3 miles away cost $15.99 an hour. The $11 daily lot can suit several-hour visits.
When Do Downtown Parking Meters Operate?
Anchorage parking meters must be paid Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EasyPark lists rates of $2.25 per hour for a 2-hour meter and $1.75 per hour for a 10-hour meter. Weekend shopping, mall sales, and events around the Egan Convention Center can increase demand around downtown parking.
What Other Named Garage Is Near the Mall?
EasyPark names the 5th & B St Garage as a downtown facility near the 5th Avenue Mall and the Egan Convention Center. MapQuest describes the 5th & B Parking Garage as offering 24-hour security services. It may suit drivers wanting a named downtown garage beyond the JCPenney Garage and 5th Avenue Parking Garage.
Can I Walk From Anchorage Depot to the Mall?
Anchorage Depot is 0.3 miles away and a 7-minute walk, making it the nearest station to the center. The mall is also 248 yards from Anchorage center. A train arrival followed by the 7-minute walk can avoid garage searching during busy shopping periods, while sky bridges provide indoor access between buildings and parking.
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