Parking to Support Residents and Businesses

The City of Columbus, under the direction of the Redevelopment Commission, owns and operates two parking garages in downtown Columbus. Hours of Operation and Parking Rates are detailed below.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Now Available in both Jackson Street and Second Street Garages

The City of Columbus is encouraging owners of environmentally friendly EV cars to visit the downtown area while doing their part to help slow emissions into our environment. These units offer charging capability to many vehicle types, from the Chevy Volt to the Tesla. Residents and visitors using our parking garages are welcome to use the charging stations. There are eight (8) EV charging stations available – four (4) in each garage. These stations are available for a fee. Patrons may visit the station and download the charging app for hassle-free use and payment.

Jackson Street Garage – Public Parking

Location: The corner of 4^th Street and Jackson Street, downtown Columbus, IN
Entrance and Exit gates are located on Jackson Street between 4^th and 5^th Street

Garage equipped with automated gate entry system with pull ticket dispenser
Automated Pay Station located at exit gate

Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours/ 7 days a week *

Daily Parking

Hours – 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday – Friday* (see daily parking rates)
After hours and weekends – Free
NOTE: Top floor (roof) of parking garage CLOSED unless demand warrants reopening. Parking on all floors, other than the roof, is available 24/7.

Contact Garage Personnel for Parking Space Reservation Inquiries 812-372-2847

Daily Parking Rates

Time Limit	Rate
Up to 1 hour	FREE
1-3 hours	$1
3-5 hours	$2
5-7 hours	$3
7-9 hours	$4
9-11 hours	$5

Monthly Parking Rates

Unreserved Parking	$65
Reserved Parking	$80

2^nd Street Garage – Reserved Parking**

Location: On Jackson Street, between 2^nd and 3^rd Streets, Columbus, IN

Entrances located off both 2^nd and 3^rd Streets, between Jackson and Brown Streets
Exit located ONLY on 2^nd Street

Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours/ 7 days a week*

Daily Parking Rates – not available (monthly parking passes only 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
Monthly Parking Rates – Reserved for tenants of Cole Apartments and employees of Cummins, Inc.
Open to Public (free) – Monday – Friday evenings and weekends 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM.
NOTE: top floor (roof) of parking garage CLOSED unless demand warrants reopening. Parking on all floors, other than the roof, is available as outlined above.

Columbus has one additional downtown parking garage located between 6^th and 7^th Street, and Washington and Jackson Streets. However, this garage is privately owned and operated by Cummins, Inc. and reserved for their employees ONLY.