Whether you’re grabbing an early morning pick-me-up, shopping local, attending a Baylor game, or just exploring Downtown Waco for the first time, knowing where to park — and when shuttling services are available — can make your visit that much easier. Downtown Waco offers a variety of free and paid parking options, and for select events, shuttle services are an easy way to get to your destination.

Use this guide to find the best options for your visit.

Looking for Free Parking?

There are several free parking lots and garages located throughout downtown, making it easy to park once and spend the rest of your day exploring.

Free Parking Options:

• Convention Center Parking Lot
• Heritage Square
• Franklin Ave. & N 4th St. Garage
• S. 4th St. & Franklin Ave.
• County Courthouse Parking Lot (free after 5 pm)
• Magnolia Market Guest Parking (416 S 9th St, Waco, TX 76706)
• S 2nd St.

These lots and spots offer convenient access to Downtown Waco’s restaurants, shops, attractions, and events, all without any cost, allowing you to save that parking money for some local shopping!

Paid Parking Options

If you’re visiting during a busy event or prefer to park closer to your destination, paid parking is also available downtown. Word to the wise: if you park in a paid lot, be sure to pay before you leave to ensure you don’t receive any unexpected charges.

Paid Parking Lots:

• S. 5th St. & Austin
• 520 Franklin Avenue Parking Lot
• S. 5th St. & Mary
• Webster Ave. & S. 5th St.
• 727 Franklin Avenue Lot
• 801 Franklin Avenue Lot
• AC Hotel Waco
• 8th & Franklin Avenue Lot
• 513 Austin Ave.
• 301 S University Parks Dr.
• 400 Mary Ave.
• 501 Webster Ave.
• 317 S 5th St.
• 5th & Webster Avenue Lot
• 608 S 6th St.
• 602-606 S. 4th Street
• 320 S. 8th Street

Parking Tips for Downtown Waco

Here are some helpful tips to think about when you park downtown:

• Arrive early during festivals, concerts, Baylor game days, and major events for the best parking availability.
• Consider parking a block or two away — Downtown Waco is a highly walkable area and easily explored on foot.
• Visiting in the afternoon? The County Courthouse Parking Lot is free after 5 PM.
• Always check the lot signage for payment instructions, time limits, and any event-specific instructions
• Before heading out, check out the City of Waco’s road closure map regularly for the latest updates and plan your route accordingly.

Spend less time circling around and more time discovering all the fun activities and delicious food Downtown Waco has to offer. We look forward to seeing you soon!