Parking
Main Parking Rules
Most downtown street parking is free for 2 hours
Enforcement is typically:
Monday–Saturday
8 AM–6 PM
After 6 PM and on Sundays, most street parking becomes unlimited/free
Best Free Parking Garages
Keller Street Garage
Parking details:
Ground floor = 4-hour parking
Upper floors = longer/all-day parking
Short walk to Kentucky Street and Petaluma Blvd
Theatre Square Garage
Parking details:
Free all-day parking on every level
Usually easier to find space during busy weekends
Other Helpful Options
SMART Train Parking
If you're taking SMART:
Downtown station parking is generally available
Overnight parking available through ParkMobile
Connected to local transit and the free LumaGo shuttle
Helpful Tips
Friday and Saturday evenings get busy near:
Mystic Theatre
Brewsters Beer Garden
Theatre District
The garages are usually easier than circling for street parking.
Many locals recommend parking once and walking — downtown Petaluma is very walkable.
Important Things to Avoid
Some private lots tow aggressively after business hours.
Watch for “customer parking only” signs around shopping centers and food truck lots.
