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City of Chico

City of Chico

Where to Park

Downtown Chico offers various parking options to accommodate visitors, employees, and residents. Parking is enforced Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, excluding federal holidays and weekends.
 
Parking Options:
  • Kiosk and Metered Parking: Available throughout downtown; accepts coins, credit/debit cards, and mobile payments via the Passport Parking App.
  • 9-Hour Parking Lots: Lots 1, 3, 4, and 5 are designated lots for extended parking needs.
  • 15-Minute Stalls: Short-term parking for quick errands found near “grab and go” businesses.
  • Accessible Parking: Spaces designated for vehicles with valid disability placards or plates.
  • EV Parking – In Lots 1 and 3; available in Municipal Parking lot on weekends and after 5pm Monday-Friday
  • Municipal Building Parking Lot – Visitor parking allowed. No public parking 8am-5pm Monday-Friday
  • Thursday Night Farmer’s Market – No parking allowed in the Thursday Night Market zone; Thursdays, 5-10pm April-September
    • *See downtown signs for details

Know Your Zone - Zone numbers are posted on signs near meters and kiosks!