Where to park in the Cincy Region

Need help finding parking in Cincinnati and NKY? Here are some insider tips to minimize the time spent finding parking and maximize time having fun.

Parking in downtown Cincinnati

The Fountain Square Garage offers parking for $2 for the first 30 minutes and is probably the most centrally located lot in the city. You can also park at the Central Riverfront Garage and East Garage, underground The Banks and near Great American Ball Park and Paycor Stadium. Surface lots are also located at Sawyer Point and just across the street along Eggleston Avenue. Prepaid riverfront parking is also available.

Parking in Over-the-Rhine can be found below Washington Park, near Findlay Market and Ziegler Park, and there are some lots and garages on Vine Street between Central Parkway and 14th Street. 

Park and ride the Connector Streetcar

Garages and surface lots located throughout downtown offer convenient parking; it's easy to park and hop on the free Connector electric streetcar and ride to your destination. There are multiple parking options along the route, including surface lots, garages, and metered spaces. Download the Transit app for real time streetcar updates. 

South of the Ohio River/Northern Kentucky parking options

Covington and Newport in Northern Kentucky also offer convenient and affordable (some free) parking options, close enough to enjoy a walk across one of the scenic bridges including the Roebling Suspension Bridge, Purple People Bridge. You can also call a GEST cart for free transportation, or pay to rent a Red Bike or Lime Scooter.

Parking meters are free on weekdays from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. the following morning, Monday through Saturday, and free all day on Sundays.

You can also park for free at the Park & Ride location below the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge (access the lot via Pete Rose Pier just next to the Courtyard hotel at 500 W. 3rd St).

Paid parking garages are available near 2nd & Madison Streets and are convenient to the bridge and shuttle stops. Parking at Newport on the Levee is just $12 for 24 hours.