Downtown Grand Junction

Parking Guide

From covered parking garages to free 2-hour parking on Main Street and Colorado Avenue, there are options to meet your needs. Parking is free after 4 PM on weekdays, and free all day on weekends and holidays!

Free After 4 PM

Weekdays

Free All Day

Weekends & Holidays

Free Handicap

All Public Lots

Free RV Parking

7th St between Ute & Pitkin

Note: A small number of parking spaces have been temporarily dedicated to expanded outdoor dining locations to support Downtown restaurants. Downtown parking is managed by the City of Grand Junction. gjcity.org/parking

Parking Rates

Parking Meters

Meters take nickels, dimes, quarters, and credit cards

Short-Term Meter (2 Hour)

Core of Downtown

$1.30 flat

Short-Term Meter (4 Hour)

Core of Downtown

$1.20/hr

Long-Term Meter (10 Hour)

Outskirts of Downtown — see map

$0.50/hr

Parking Garage Rates

Short-term lease available month-to-month based on availability

Garage Main Floor

Hourly rate

$1.20/hr

Surface Spaces (Monthly)

Short-term lease

$55/mo

Covered Spaces (Monthly)

Short-term lease

$80/mo

Parking Meter Guide

Quick Guide to Grand Junction Parking Meters

Official guide from the City of Grand Junction

Street-by-Street Breakdown

Main Street

  • 300–700 Block: Free Parking
  • 800 Block: 10-Hour Meters

Colorado Avenue

  • 400 Block: 4-Hour & 10-Hour Meters
  • 500 Block: 4-Hour & 10-Hour Meters
  • 600 Block: 4-Hour & 10-Hour Meters
  • & 7th Street Lots: 4-Hour Meters
  • & 6th Street: 2-Hour Meters

Grand Avenue

  • & 5th Street: 10-Hour Meters
  • No Permits

Rood Avenue

  • 600 Block: 4-Hour & 10-Hour Meters

Ute Avenue

  • 500 Block: Permit Only

Special Parking Options

🚐Free

RV Parking — New!

Free RV parking is available in the dirt lot on 7th Street between Ute Ave and Pitkin Ave.

Hours: 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM. No overnight stays or dumping allowed.

Free

Handicap Parking

FREE handicap parking available in all public parking lots.

Loading zones on every block of Main St — 15 minutes only, enforced 24/7.

🅿️Always

Free Parking Hours

All public parking is free after 4 PM, and all day on weekends and holidays.

Parking enforcement is active Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM only.

Official Parking Map

Full Info at gjcity.org
Downtown Grand Junction Parking Map

Official Downtown Grand Junction Parking Map (updated January 29, 2025) — City of Grand Junction

Once You're Parked

Downtown is Completely Walkable!

Park once and explore shops, restaurants, galleries, and live events on foot.