Riverfront Parking and Transportation Richmond VA
On-Street Parking
The City of Richmond makes it easy to pay for parking three mobile apps: Passport Parking, Parkmobile, and Pay-By-Phone.
Have questions about parking? Visit the City’s website for more information and to see their interactive street parking map.
Pay-to-Park Lots and Richmond VA Parking Garages
Belle Isle Richmond VA Parking
The closest parking to Belle Isle is the lot on Tredegar Street near the pedestrian bridge. From there, walk across the pedestrian bridge beneath the Lee Bridge. Additional parking is available at the surface lots and decks listed below, about a 5 to 10-minute walk away. On busy summer weekends, lots fill early; consider biking or taking GRTC
Open 24/7
Open by schedule
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5th & Canal surface parking lot, 500 E. Canal Street
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Daily parking is available for evenings and weekends only.
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Brown’s Island Event Parking Richmond VA
Open 24/7
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4th & Canal surface parking lot, 101 S 3rd Street
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5th & Canal surface parking lot, 500 E Canal Street
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3rd & Cary surface parking lot, 210 E Cary Street
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4th & Cary surface parking lot, 370 E Cary Street
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4th & Canal surface parking lot, 401e E Cary Street
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Delta Hotel Parking Deck, 201 S 5th Street
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6th & Cary surface lot, 110 S 6th Street
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6th & Main Parking Deck, 9 S 6th Street
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6th & Cary Parking Deck, 600e E Cary Street
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8th & Main surface lot, 720 East Cary Street
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8th & Cary Parking Deck, 9 S 8th Street
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Surface Parking lot, 801 E Cary Street
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9th & Cary Deck, 838 E Cary Street
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Truist Place Mutual Garage, 900 E Cary Street
Open by schedule
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Presbyterian Church Parking Garage, 13 N 5th Street
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Enter between 5pm-12am, Exit by 3am
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Gateway Plaza, 800 E Canal Street
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Open Mon-Fri. 7am-7pm
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Daily parking is available for evenings and weekends only.
Canal Walk Parking Richmond VA
Open 24/7
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8th & Cary Parking Deck, 9 S 8th Street
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Surface Parking lot, 801 E Cary Street
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9th & Cary Deck, 838 E Cary Street
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Truist Place Mutual Garage, 900 E Cary Street
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Bank of America Deck, 1110 E Cary Street
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James Center deck 902, 1051 E Cary Street
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James Center deck 903, 1000 E Canal Street
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Parking Deck, 100 Virginia St. – Open 24/7
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Reynolds surface parking lot, 1200 E. Byrd Street
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Shockoe Slip Deck, 110 S 13th Street
Open by schedule
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Gateway Plaza, 800 E Canal St. – Open Mon-Fri. 7am-7pm
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Expressway Garage, 901 E Canal St. – Open Mon-Fri. 7am-7pm; no overnight parking
Riverfront Bike Parking
RVA Bike Share stations are located at 620 Tredegar Street across from Brown’s Island and at 200 S. 14th Street, the Canal Walk’s Turning Basin.
Bike racks are located along Tredegar Street between 5th and 7th Streets, and at the vehicular bridge on the western end of Brown’s Island nearest historic Tredegar.
The GRTC Bus Stops on Downtown Richmond's Riverfront
Riverfront Public Transportation, Ride GRTC to the River!
Getting to Richmond's riverfront is easy when you ride GRTC. Just take the route #87 bus across the Lee Bridge to the stops at 2nd Street and Brown's Island Way near Tredegar or at 2nd and Spring Street. The route #87 bus runs every 60 minutes. On its way back across the river, the bus stops at 2nd and Spring Street and again at 2nd Street closer to the Virginia War Memorial. Just look for the purple GRTC signs or track your bus via the free Transit App!
Riverfront parking FAQ
Where do I park for Belle Isle?
The closest parking to Belle Isle is The closest parking to Belle Isle is the lot on Tredegar Street near the pedestrian bridge. You can also park at the 3rd & Cary, 4th & Cary, or 4th & Canal surface lots, or the Delta Hotel Parking Deck at 201 S 5th Street, and walk about a few minutes to the pedestrian bridge.
Where do I park for events on Brown's Island?
For concerts and festivals on Brown's Island, try the Delta Hotel Parking Deck, the 6th & Main Parking Deck, the 9th & Cary Deck, or the Truist Place Mutual Garage.
Where do I park for the Canal Walk?
Decks near the Canal Walk include the James Center decks on East Cary and East Canal Streets, the Bank of America Deck at 1110 E Cary Street, and the deck at 100 Virginia Street, which is open 24/7.
Can I take the bus or bike to the riverfront?
Yes. GRTC route #87 stops at 2nd Street and Brown's Island Way near Tredegar, and the Pulse stops at Arts District Station or Government Center Station, and from there you can walk south toward the riverfront. RVA Bike Share stations are at 620 Tredegar Street, across from Brown's Island, and at 200 S. 14th Street at the Canal Walk's Turning Basin.
Can I take the bus or bike to the riverfront?
Yes. GRTC route #87 stops at 2nd Street and Brown's Island Way near Tredegar, and the Pulse stops at Arts District Station or Government Center Station, and from there you can walk south toward the riverfront. RVA Bike Share stations are at 620 Tredegar Street, across from Brown's Island, and at 200 S. 14th Street at the Canal Walk's Turning Basin.