Free Parking Days For Downtown Parking Structures
Parking Services is pleased to announce free parking in City parking structures on Saturdays and holidays this year, making it the perfect chance to explore downtown shops and dine at your favorite restaurants!
Parking in structures is always free on Sundays and City holidays. Plus, free Saturday parking begins on Saturday, November 30, 2024, and continues through Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
On other days, the first hour is free and it is $1 for each additional hour. A parking session must be initiated regardless of duration of stay.
The City has three public parking structures available:
- Firehouse Alley Parking Structure
- Old Town Parking Structure
- Civic Center Parking Structure
| Holiday | Date |
| Thanksgiving | 11/28/2024 |
| Day After Thanksgiving (Black Friday) | 11/29/2024 |
| Christmas Eve | 12/24/2024 |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2024 |
| New Years Day | 01/01/2025 |
CSU Game Day Vehicle Relocates
If your vehicle was relocated from Lake Street during a CSU Game Day, please contact the Fort Collins Police Services' non-emergency line at 970-419-3273. Be prepared with your vehicle's description and/or plate number - dispatch can provide you with the location of your vehicle.
2024 CSU Football Schedule/Game Day Enforcement - Season Has Ended#
CSU Rams Football Schedule - Times subject to change
| Date | VS. | Enforcement Starts |
Kickoff Time |
| Saturday September 7, 2024 | Northern Colorado (UNC) | 1:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday September 14, 2024 | Colorado (CU) | 1:30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. |
| Saturday September 21, 2024 | UTEP | 11:00 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. |
| Saturday October 12, 2024 | San Jose State | 9:30 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. |
| Saturday October 26, 2024 | New Mexico | 11:00 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. |
| Friday November 15, 2024 | Wyoming | 2:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. |
| Friday November 29, 2024 | Utah State | 9:30 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. |
*Please be aware that on-street parking is restricted during stadium events and vehicles parked without the appropriate permit will be issued a parking citation. When parking in residential neighborhoods, please be sure to pay close attention to any signage that may indicate additional parking restrictions in place specific to CSU Stadium Events.
For more information about the Residential Parking Permit Program specific to CSU Stadium Events, please visit our Stadium Events page.
Civic Center Parking Garage Stairwell Closure - Update
The stairwell at the southeast corner of the City's Civic Center Parking Garage, located at the intersection of Laporte and Mason Street, requires a full replacement due to structural issues. It will remain closed until the replacement is completed.
We understand how frustrating it has been to have the stairwell closed for this long - our team shares that frustration. Projects involving structural safety and multiple funding sources can be complex, and the challenges of replacing the stairwell have led to significant delays. We began assessing the stairwell's safety in 2019 and identified routine repairs that could be funded by Parking Services. However, funding was paused due to the pandemic and delayed further by fluctuations in available funds. During that time, the stairwell's condition worsened, ultimately requiring a full replacement instead of just repairs, which led to the need for additional funding.
We have now secured the necessary funding and are nearly ready to begin work. Construction is expected to begin in early 2025 and completed by late fall 2025. We are looking forward to celebrating its completion!
In the meantime, we recommend using the elevator next to the closed stairwell or the nearby stairwell at the southwest corner of the garage.
Parking Services#
Citation or Permit Payments:
- Pay online
- Call 970-221-6617
- Visit us during walk-in hours
- Cash Payments:
- Use Parking drop box located at 215 N. Mason Street in the parking lot North of the building
Contact Us#
| Walk-In Hours: | Contact Us: | Mailing Address: |
|
215 N. Mason St. 1st Floor Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED Closed on holidays |
Phone: 970-221-6617 Phone Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday (Voicemail is available for messaging after hours) Email: ParkingServices@fcgov.com Fax: 970-416-2452 |
City of Fort Collins Parking Services PO Box 580 Fort Collins CO 80522-0580 |
Additional Parking Information#
Want to save time at parking structures? Use ParkMobile App!#
https://app.parkmobile.io/zone/start
Drivers can use the free ParkMobile app to pay for parking at any of the City's three structures! The app can store vehicle and payment information, making transactions a breeze!