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# Parking Near Downtown Riverside, CA

Landmark Parking · Riverside, California · Downtown Riverside

Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines)

3521 Main Street

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Where Can I Park for Downtown Riverside?

For Downtown Riverside at 3521 Main Street, city Garages 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7 offer up to 90 minutes free on weekdays. For longer evening stays, the published rate is $15 nightly in all city-owned garages. Nearby Parksy spaces include 3601 Market Street, 162 yards away at $1 an hour, and a 323-yard garage space at $1 an hour.

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<dt>Address</dt>
<dd>3521 Main Street</dd>

<dt>Closest listed space</dt>
<dd>Affordable Parking at 3601 Market Street in Riverside, 162 yd (2 min walk)</dd>

<dt>Nearest station</dt>
<dd>Riverside–Downtown, 0.7 mi (14 min walk)</dd></dl>

## Parking Near Riverside

[Affordable Parking at 3601 Market Street in Riverside $1.00/hr 162 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/riverside/affordable-parking-at-3601-market-street-in-rivers-130362) [Convenient Outdoor Lot Parking in Riverside, CA $1.50/hr 286 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/riverside/convenient-outdoor-lot-parking-in-riverside-ca-130371) [Discover Convenient Garage Parking in Riverside, CA $1.00/hr 323 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/riverside/discover-convenient-garage-parking-in-riverside-ca-130365) [Secure Parking Garage at 3743 Orange Street, Riverside $1.00/hr 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/riverside/secure-parking-garage-at-3743-orange-street-rivers-130364) [Affordable Outdoor Lot Parking in Riverside, CA $1.50/hr 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/riverside/affordable-outdoor-lot-parking-in-riverside-ca-130366) [Convenient Outdoor Parking in Riverside, CA – 3300 Market St $1.50/hr 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/riverside/convenient-outdoor-parking-in-riverside-ca-3300-ma-130368)

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## Parking for Downtown Riverside at 3521 Main Street

Drivers visiting Downtown Riverside at 3521 Main Street can use the city-owned garages and lots shown on the downtown parking map. Garages 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7 offer [free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) for up to 90 minutes on weekdays (riversidedowntown.org), making them useful for short visits to the attraction.

The city’s public-works department lists Downtown Parking among its Riverside parking services (riversideca.gov). The downtown map identifies city garages and lots, while the Park Riverside operator publishes a $15 nightly flat rate applicable to all city-owned garages (parkatriverside.com).

## Busy Times and Street Rules Around Downtown Riverside

Downtown Riverside’s city parking supply includes both garages and on-street spaces, so drivers can choose between a structured facility and curbside parking close to Main Street (riversidedowntown.org). The weekday free period applies to Garages 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7, rather than being a general rule for every space in the area.

Riverside’s Public Works department separates Downtown Parking from Preferential Parking Zones and Parking Citation Information (riversideca.gov). Drivers using surrounding streets should therefore follow the posted restrictions for the specific block, while the city’s downtown map provides the named garage and lot locations.

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## City Garages and Free Short-Stay Lots Near Downtown Riverside

Garages 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7 are the clearest free short-stay options near the attraction, with up to 90 minutes free on weekdays (riversidedowntown.org). The downtown map also lists other city garages and lots, giving drivers several named municipal choices beyond the facility selected for the visit.

For longer evening stays, the Park Riverside operator publishes a $15 nightly flat rate for all city-owned garages (parkatriverside.com). Its published monthly rates include $34 and $160, while the downtown parking map identifies the broader city garage and lot network (parkatriverside.com; riversidedowntown.org).

## Parksy Spaces Within a Short Walk of Downtown Riverside

A driveway-style parking space at 3601 Market Street is 162 yards away and costs $1 an hour. An outdoor lot space in Riverside is 286 yards away at $1.50 an hour, while a garage space in Riverside is 323 yards away at $1 an hour.

A secure garage at 3743 Orange Street is 0.2 miles away and costs $1 an hour. Two further outdoor options are 0.2 miles away at $1.50 an hour, including a space near 3300 Market Street and another Riverside outdoor lot.

Show street view near Downtown Riverside

## Sources

- [California Department of Transportation](https://dot.ca.gov)
- [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services)
- [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov)
- [Park Riverside: Home](https://parkatriverside.com/)
- [City-Map-for-downtown-parking-lots-and-garages.pdf](https://www.riversidedowntown.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/City-Map-for-downtown-parking-lots-and-garages.pdf)
- [Parking](http://riversideca.gov/publicworks/parking)

\* 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 Downtown Riverside?

For Downtown Riverside at 3521 Main Street, city Garages 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7 offer up to 90 minutes free on weekdays. For longer evening stays, the published rate is $15 nightly in all city-owned garages. Nearby Parksy spaces include 3601 Market Street, 162 yards away at $1 an hour, and a 323-yard garage space at $1 an hour.

### Which City Garages Offer Free Parking Near Downtown Riverside?

Garages 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7 offer up to 90 minutes free on weekdays. The free period applies to those named garages rather than every space in the area. The downtown parking map also identifies other city garages and lots, giving drivers several municipal choices.

### How Much Does Overnight Parking Cost in the City Garages?

For longer evening stays, the Park Riverside operator publishes a $15 nightly flat rate applicable to all city-owned garages. Published monthly rates include $34 and $160. The downtown parking map identifies the broader city garage and lot network, while posted rules apply to the specific facility and location.

### What Nearby Paid Parking Spaces Are Available?

A driveway-style space at 3601 Market Street is 162 yards away and costs $1 an hour. An outdoor lot space is 286 yards away at $1.50 an hour, and a garage space is 323 yards away at $1 an hour. A secure garage at 3743 Orange Street is 0.2 miles away at $1 an hour.

### Are There Outdoor Parking Options Close to Main Street?

A nearby outdoor lot space is 286 yards away and costs $1.50 an hour. Two further outdoor options are 0.2 miles away at $1.50 an hour, including a space near 3300 Market Street and another Riverside outdoor lot. City parking supply also includes on-street spaces and lots.

### What Street Parking Rules Should Drivers Follow?

Drivers using surrounding streets should follow the posted restrictions for the specific block. City parking includes garages and on-street spaces, so drivers can choose structured facilities or curbside parking close to Main Street. The downtown map provides the named garage and lot locations, while Parking Citation Information is separate from Downtown Parking.

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