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As part of construction for the Civic Center Parking Structure Renovation, the garage will be temporarily closed to vehicle entry and exit Tuesday, November 17, through Friday, November 20, from 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM daily. The garage will reopen at 9:00 AM each day. Advance notification signage will be posted throughout the facility.
During this time, contractors will install a new overhead security gate at the main vehicle entrance and exit. Please use nearby curbside parking when the garage is closed. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we complete these important security improvements.
Learn more about this project:
The Civic Center Parking Structure Renovation Project is modernizing the facility, improving security and accessibility, and addressing maintenance needs. The project has already added new lighting and paint, repaired the neon marquee, moved bike lockers closer to the entrance, and made improvements for people with disabilities such as updating van-accessible parking stalls.
The current work includes new vehicle access-control doors and pedestrian gates to allow the garage to be securely closed during non-operating hours. The upper level will also be secured for City fleet vehicles.
Over the years, the garage experienced after-hours vandalism that damaged the facility and vehicles parked inside. To address this, the renovations will allow the garage to close overnight to create a safer, more comfortable parking experience.
Based on the results of public outreach in 2024, the upcoming garage operating hours will be 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM (midnight), 7 days a week. Vehicles left inside after midnight will not be cited or towed, but people won't be able to retrieve them until the garage reopens at 6:00 AM. Signs will be posted throughout the facility.
When the date is set, the City will send another notice before the new operating hours go into effect.
The Civic Center garage is the best deal in town for parking near movies, Park Street area businesses, and civic institutions. Its rates are half the cost of nearby parking meters and its paid hours end an hour earlier. The garage is within a 10 minute walk of nearly all Park Street businesses. The City encourages people driving to the area to go straight to the parking garage rather than circling for on-street parking, reducing congestion and increasing safety in this pedestrian-heavy area.
Last spring, the City installed a new pay-by-plate payment system, including mobile payment options. In case you haven't been by, here's how it works:
- Park your car
- Note your license plate
- Pay at a ground floor pay station or through a mobile option: Park Smarter app or text-to-pay
Thank you for your patience and understanding during construction. Questions may be directed to Ricardo De La Torre, Project Manager, City of Alameda at rdelatorre@alamedaca.gov.
Contact us
parking@alamedaca.gov
www.alamedaca.gov/parking
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