Fayetteville Today

Visitors to downtown Fayetteville can now park for free after 5 p.m. The new parking hours went into effect on July 1, replacing the previous paid parking hours that ended at 7 p.m.

“This change will greatly benefit our residents and local businesses by making it more convenient to enjoy all that our vibrant downtown has to offer,” said Fayetteville City Manager Douglass J. Hewett. "We hope this decision by City Council fosters a more welcoming and accessible environment, encouraging more people to visit, shop, and dine in our downtown area."

The City Council passed the parking hours change in a consensus motion on June 24 during a regular meeting. The council decided to end paid parking Monday through Friday at 5 p.m., with the change taking effect on July 1. This adjustment does not alter the rate for parking or the special event rate. Parking remains free in public spaces on federal holidays as well as Saturdays and Sundays unless there is a special event such as a baseball game.

Paid on-street parking in downtown Fayetteville has been enforced since July 2021.

To learn more about downtown Fayetteville parking, please visit the City’s parking website.