Downtown Westfield Parking Opens Soon
The City of Westfield’s first-ever parking garage, located at The Union in downtown Westfield, is opening soon.
This new, 300-space is set to open Sept. 15 and marks a significant step forward in enhancing accessibility and supporting the continued growth of the downtown area.
With the addition of the garage, residents and visitors will have improved access to local businesses, restaurants, and events. The parking garage features a user-friendly rate structure: the first three hours are free, the first paid hour is $2, followed by $1 per hour after that, plus a small service fee ranging from 25 to 50 cents per transaction. For those parking between 8 and 24 hours, a $15 flat rate applies. Designated on-street parking will follow the same fee structure but is only free the first two hours. The City of Westfield has partnered with Denison Parking and will utilize ParkMobile and HONK to streamline payment and enforcement.
| Parking Garage | On-Street Parking |
| First 3 Hours: Free | First 2 Hours: Free |
| First Paid Hour: $2 | First Paid Hour: $2 |
| Subsequent Hours: $1/hour | Subsequent Hours: $1/hour |
| 8 – 24 hours: $15 flat rate | 8 – 24 hours: $15 flat rate |
“We’re excited to open our first structured parking garage to better serve our growing community and downtown businesses,” stated Westfield Mayor Scott Willis. “This is a smart, long-term investment in Westfield’s future.”
To encourage frequent turnover and ensure parking availability for patrons of local businesses, the City emphasizes that this garage is not intended for long-term vehicle storage. The parking fee structure is designed to promote active use of the space and discourage long-term parking that limit access for others.
Additionally, all collected parking fees will be deposited into a non-reverting fund dedicated solely to the maintenance, repair, and future improvements of the parking garage, helping to ensure its long-term sustainability.
Blue surface lots near Park and Poplar Streets will remain free and unrestricted throughout the day and designated 20-minute carry-out and loading zones are available on-street for quick stops.
As part of this transition, valet services on Park Street will be evaluated, and active patrol hours will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Parking is free on Sundays. An additional temporary lot, as indicated by Lot C on the map, will be added in the near future.
To promote compliance and fairness, a new phased approach to enforcement will begin this fall:
- Beginning in October, parking officers will distribute educational pamphlets to inform drivers of the new parking system, rather than ticketing.
- In October, formal written warnings will be issued.
- After someone receives a written warning, citations for overtime and double parking will be $35, while violations in handicapped-accessible spaces will carry a $115 fine.
- Vehicles with three or more unpaid citations will be booted rather than towed, ensuring a more controlled and less disruptive resolution process.
The City will continue to share more information and resources, including an educational pamphlet, to help residents and visitors adjust to the new system at westfieldin.gov/parking as this process progresses.