Hourly Parking

Free Hourly Parking Days

Parking is free for UW On-Campus hourly lots and Tacoma On-Street parking on the following days

  • Every Sunday
  • New Year's Day - January 1
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Third Monday of January
  • Presidents' Day - Third Monday of February
  • Memorial Day - Last Monday of May
  • Juneteenth Day - June 19
  • Independence Day - July 4
  • Labor Day - First Monday of September
  • Veterans Day - November 11
  • Thanksgiving Day Holiday - Fourth Thursday and Friday of November
  • Christmas Day - December 25

When one of the holidays listed above falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is a free parking day.

On-Campus Lots (pay with Pay By Phone)

Parking on the UW Tacoma campus is managed by UW Tacoma Transportation Services

  • On-Campus lots are shown on map in dark purple
  • Parking fees must be paid through Pay By Phone prior to parking
    • You will receive a parking citation if you pay for your parking in the wrong app
  • Rates and time limits vary by lot - see the table below for details
  • All hourly lots besides Court 17 parking garage are open to the public
Pay for parking with the Pay By Phone app

UW Tacoma works with Pay By Phone to let you pay for parking in seconds at all campus hourly parking locations.

The app is a completely cashless solution, reminds you when your parking session is about to expire, and even lets you extend your parking time from anywhere!

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Street Parking (pay in Flowbird)

Street parking on and around the UW Tacoma campus is managed by the City of Tacoma

  • Gold streets on map signify City-managed street parking
  • Parking fees for City-managed locations must be paid in the Flowbird app
    • You will receive a parking citation if you pay for your parking in the wrong app
  • Fees and time limits vary by street - make sure to check the signs before you leave your vehicle!
    • Uphill from Market Street: Free parking with 3-hour limit
    • Market street: Free parking with 90-minute limit
    • Downhill from Market: Paid parking with 90-minute limit

Your license plate is your proof of payment!

No matter where you park on campus, your license plate serves as your proof of payment.

  • A properly-mounted license plate must be visible at all times. If your vehicle's front plate is absent or placed on the dashboard, do not back-in to your parking stall.
  • Make sure you enter your license plate information accurately in the Pay By Phone app

On-Campus hourly parking rates and limits

Lot Name Pay By Phone ID Location Hours Rates
Cragle Lot + C Street 19048 S 21st & C St 3 hour limit, 4 am - 11 pm $1.50/hr
Pinkerton North 19049 S 17th & Broadway 3 hour limit, 4 am - 11 pm $1.50/hr
Court 17 Garage* 19061 S 17th & Court C No limit, 3:30 - 11 pm* $3 for 0-2 hrs, $6 for 3-4 hrs, $9 for 4+ hrs
Whitney 19051 S 19th & Fawcett No limit, 3:30 - 11 pm $3 for 0-2 hrs, $6 for 3-4 hrs, $9 for 4+ hrs
TPS 19053 S 19th & Jefferson 12 hr limit, 4 am - 11 pm $3 for 0-2 hrs, $6 for 3-4 hrs, $10 for 4+ hrs
Tioga 19050 S 21st & Jefferson 12 hr limit, 4 am - 11 pm $3 for 0-2 hrs, $6 for 3-4 hrs, $10 for 4+ hrs

This table is accurate as of October 2023.

*Court 17 Garage requires your Husky Card for access. Students who are not Court 17 residents only have access with their Husky Card until 10:00 pm Monday - Thursday and 5:00 pm on Fridays.

 

If you are parked in the garage and you can't get in, contact Campus Safety & Security for assistance!