FROM THE NORTH
Take I-75 South to Exit 138, Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (SR 82). Exit and head West into Downtown Fort Myers (about 4 miles).
Take US-41 South into Downtown Fort Myers. Once you cross over the Caloosahatchee River take the first off ramp into Downtown. The ramp exits onto West First Street.
FROM THE SOUTH
Take I-75 North to Exit 138, Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (SR 82). Exit and head West into Downtown Fort Myers (about 4 miles).
Take US-41 North into Downtown Fort Myers. Just before you cross over the Caloosahatchee River take the last exit into Downtown (stay on your right). The exit puts you on Main Street.
FROM THE EAST
Take McGregor Boulevard North past the Edison Ford Estates towards Downtown. Just past the Estates, make a left onto West First Street. Take West First Street about one mile.
FROM THE WEST
Take Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (SR 82) into Downtown Fort Myers.
PARKING RATES
Several parking options are available for visiting the Fort Myers River District
METERED STREET PARKING
Metered street parking is available along Edwards Drive, under the Centennial Park Bridge and throughout downtown. Parking meters are enforced Monday - Friday from 7am - 5pm unless otherwise posted. The metered parking rate is $.25 per hour with a maximum of ten (10) hours. There is no charge for metered parking on Saturday, Sunday, and after 5:00pm on weekdays. The meters only accept quarters, so please bring the appropriate change when parking in metered spaces.
PAY-BY-SPACE PARKING (Harborside Event Center)
At Harborside Event Center parking is a Pay-by Space payment system. Parking is easy and convenient in the East Parking Lot between Edwards Drive and Bay Street. Simply park in any non-reserved spot, remember your vehicle stall number and proceed to pay station located by the East Entrance to Harborside or by the Dean and Bay Street intersection.
Select Event Parking or Purchase Time
a. EVENT PARKING
(Rates vary depending on event. Maximum Daily rate $5.00)
b. PURCHASE TIME
1 hour increments ($.50 per hour, Daily Maximum $5.00)
Enter your VEHICLE STALL NUMBER.
Select Time Amount you will be staying for.
Using either Cash, Coin or major Credit Card, PAY for your stall number. Pay Stations DO NOT provide change..
A receipt will be printed which you may take with you. You DO NOT need to display this receipt on your vehicle dashboard.
PARKING GARAGES
City of Palms Parking Garage
The City of Palms Garage is located directly adjacent to Harborside Event Center on the corner of Monroe and Bay Street. It is open daily Monday through Friday 6:00am to 8:00pm. The garage is open late night hours and weekends during special events. See below for parking rates.
Main Street Parking Garage
The Main Street Garage is located on the corner of Main and Jackson Street. It is open daily Monday through Friday 6:00am to 8:00pm. The garage is open late night hours and weekends during special events. See below for parking rates.
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One (1) Hour
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$1.00
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Each Additional Hour
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$1.00
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Early Bird (before 9:00am)
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$4.00
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Maximum Daily Rate
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$5.00
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