Know Before You Go Downtown

Downtown can get busy, so make a plan! Visitors are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and arrive early to downtown events to avoid expected disruptions related to traffic and construction projects.

Leave Early and Plan Ahead

Expect heavy traffic on busy event weekends. Plan to leave early and be sure to consult a navigation app, such as Google Maps or Waze, to find the best route to your destination.

Use Public Transportation, Ride Share or Taxis

Using these services avoids traffic congestion and keeps you and those around you safe from traffic accidents. Find nearby VIA Metropolitan Transit routes by visiting Google Maps and selecting the public transport option. VIA also offers its VIA Link ride-sharing service for $1.30 a ride within its downtown service area zone.

Parking

Visitors who choose to drive should give themselves plenty of time, plan where they will park in advance and enter the address of the parking facility as their destination address in the navigation app.

Parking

The City of San Antonio offers convenient and affordable parking at its parking garages and lots. The St. Mary’s Garage and the City Tower Garage are located just steps from the River Walk, Houston Street and Travis Park. They generally have many public parking spaces available.

St. Mary’s Garage
205 E. Travis St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
Directions

City Tower Garage
60 N. Flores St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
Directions
The garage has entrances on Flores St. and Main Ave.

View a map showing a full list of City-owned garages and lots.

Parking Map

Free Parking

Downtown Tuesday

Offers free parking at City-operated parking garages, parking lots, and parking meters every Tuesday evening from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.

City Tower Sundays

Offers free parking on Sundays from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. (midnight) in the City Tower Garage.

Learn about free parking options. Some exclusions may apply. 

Street Closures

Downtown Lane Closure Report

The City’s Public Works Department publishes a weekly list of street closures for construction activities and events.

Downtown Events and Street Closures(PDF, 153KB)

Stay up to date on downtown San Antonio happenings with current event and street closure information.

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