For Visitors
Where to Park Right Now
Leavenworth offers a mix of free and paid parking throughout town. Use our interactive map to see real-time options filtered by type.
- Paid Lots & Street Parking — Centrally located, closest to shops and restaurants
- Free Lots — A short walk from downtown; great for longer stays
💡 Tip: The first 15 minutes are free in metered areas—perfect for quick pickups.
How to Pay
Paying is quick and contactless:
- ParkMobile App — Download, enter your zone number, and go
- Scan the QR Code — Posted at every paid lot and meter
- Pay Station Kiosks — Credit card or coin accepted
Getting Around Without a Car
Skip the parking hunt altogether:
- Link DART Shuttle — Free local rides (route map)
- Park & Ride — Leave the car, hop the shuttle
- River Shuttle — Seasonal service to river put-in locations
Coming for a big event? Check Christmastown traffic info and the WSDOT travel map before you go.
Visiting with an RV?
View our RV parking options. Public streets have a 12-hour limit—then you must move to a different location.
Need an overnight parking spot?
Overnight stalls can be reserved online ahead of your stay.
For Residents
Resident Parking Portal
Watch this video to learn how the new resident parking portal works.
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Validated Parking Lots
Park at no cost during your visit to City Hall and the Library (Eightmile Lot) and the Farmer’s Market or the Pool (Freund Lot).
No app required. No dash pass needed.
- Outside: Scan the QR code on signs in the parking lot to start your session.
- Inside: You have 15 minutes to enter the facility and scan the second QR code at the front desk.
When you register your plate, the first 15 minutes are free — validation is still needed for quick stops.
PRSA Resident Parking Discount
A new, discounted rate structure for local residents living within the Upper Valley Park and Recreation Service Area (PRSA) boundaries.
3 Hours = $3.00 for on-Street Parking (3 hours max)
What You’ll Need — Proof of residency, vehicle registration
Monthly & Permit Programs
Long-term options for those who park daily:
- Monthly Permit Parking — Blewett & Freund lots
- Residential Parking Zone Program — For neighborhood streets
- Downtown Employee Parking — Discounted rates for local workers (program details · map)
Good to Know
Winter Parking Regulations
There is NO PARKING on City streets in residential areas between 12 AM – 7 AM and in commercial areas between 3 AM – 7 AM from November 15 – March 15. This restriction applies regardless of weather or snow conditions.
If you leave your vehicle on a city street during the dates and times above, you might get a parking ticket or get towed. To read the official code, click here.
ADA Parking
Where to park using your disabled parking placard, plate, decal, or tab:
You can park:
- On the street, for free, in any parking space that is time restricted.
- This doesn’t apply to privately-owned parking lots or areas reserved for special types of vehicles (fire lanes, loading zones, etc.).
- In any specially-designated disabled parking space.
- Van-accessible spaces are designed for use by wheelchair vans. Use them only if you drive a wheelchair van or no other disabled parking spaces are available.
You can’t park in zones or areas:
- Where stopping, parking, or standing of all vehicles is prohibited (Front Street Pedestrian Plaza).
- Reserved for special types of vehicles – look out for the colored curbs (fire lanes, loading zones, etc.).
Know Your Curb Colors
| Color | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Blue | Disabled parking only (valid placard/plate required) |
| Green | Free 30-minute parking |
| Yellow | Loading/unloading only (check time limits) |
| Red | NO PARKING – Fire lanes and emergency access |
| White | Passenger drop-off/pick-up only |
| Unpainted | Free parking outside metered hours! |
Contact Our Parking Team
Call: (509) 888-0812
Email: [email protected]
Visit Us: Our service window is open Monday – Friday from 11 am – 4 pm at 1451 Hwy 2 (former car wash).
Our Parking Permit Portal is now live!
Register today to access your personal dashboard and manage your parking permits.
Winter parking rules start November 15
No parking on City streets 12 AM – 7 AM in residential areas and 3 AM – 7 AM in commercial areas, November 15 – March 15.
