Parking in Decatur
Downtown Decatur parking is plentiful, convenient and affordable! There are 300 metered spaces, 2,200 deck and lot spaces, and private spaces located conveniently in front of many of Decatur's fine merchants.
Why parking meters? Parking meters are not intended to provide a source of revenue for the City of Decatur. Instead, parking meters are a form of parking management that discourages long-term use of the most convenient on-street parking by downtown employees and MARTA patrons and help assure that these most desirable spaces are available for our retail and restaurant customers. A two-hour parking limit is enforced from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Metered parking is free after 6 p.m.
Pals Program
What does PALS stand for? PALS is an acronym for Parking, Assistance, Liaison with Merchants and Safety. While our downtown PALS staff is responsible for writing parking tickets, one of their primary responsibilities is to serve as ambassadors for the City of Decatur. PALS are responsible for writing parking tickets in metered parking spaces, on-street loading zones, fire lanes and handicapped parking areas in the downtown Decatur business district. In addition, PALS carry with them retail directories to hand out to visitors seeking directions.
For a printed copy of the information and map shown here, contact the Decatur Downtown Development Authority at 404-371-8386 , or info@decaturga.com. Also available is the Shopping, Dining and Services Guide, a complete listing of restaurants and specialty shops in our Oakhurst and Downtown business districts.
Free Validated Parking! Many of our retail and restaurant operators offer free validated parking in nearby decks. Be sure to ask if validated parking is provided.
Meter Rates
Meters are enforced Monday-Saturday
Nickel 2 min.
Dime 4 min.
Quarter 10 min.
Dollar coin 40 min.
Rates for parking decks marked A., B., C. and D. on the map are listed below. More maps and information at Points of Interest, Restaurants, and the Getting Around section of this website.
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A. Town Center Deck
$0.75 First 1/2 hr.
$1.50 1 hr.
$2.25 1.5 hr.
$3.00 2 hrs.
$7.00 3 hrs.-all day
B. Holiday Inn/Conference Center Lot
.75 First 1/2 hr.
.75 Each additional 1/2 hr.
$4.00 3-12 hrs.
$5.00 12-24 hrs.
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C. Courthouse/County Deck
$2.00 all day, 8 am-5 pm.
Free after 5 p.m.
D. Wachovia Commerce Plaza/Decatur Renaissance Deck
$1.00 First 1/2 hr.
$2.50 1 hr.
$1.00 Each additional 1/2 hr.
$7.50 All day
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Additional Parking Decks and Lots:
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| Look for new directional signs throughout the downtown area that indicate parking. |
One West Court Square
(Located behind Ruby Tuesdays and Crescent Moon)
$6.00 Flat rate
Validated parking available for Ruby Tuesdays and Crescent Moon patrons
335 Condominium
335 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Parking available for 335 West Ponce shop patrons only
The Artisan
1179 Commerce Dr.
$1.00 First 1/2 hr.
$2.00 1 hr.
$3.00 1.5 hrs.
$4.00 2 hrs.
$5.00 2.5 hrs.
$7.00 3 hrs.
$9.00 3-5 hrs.
$11.00 5-24 hrs.
Church St. Parking Lot
320 Church St.
$3.00 Flat rate before 5 p.m.
$5.00 Flat rate after 5 p.m.
$45.00 Monthly
Town Square Condominium
225 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Token system for Town Square shops
$5.00 Flat rate
Manual Maloof Parking Lot
Entrance on Swanton Way
Free after 5 p.m.
Parking Ticket Fines and Procedures