Parking in downtown Topeka is about to get more expensive

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topekans visiting downtown may notice some changes next time they visit the area.

The City of Topeka announced on June 24 that several changes were made to parking rates in the downtown area recently by the City Council. The changes were made in an effort to create consistency in the city’s parking system, invest in infrastructure and improve accessibility to Topeka’s downtown.

“We’re committed to maintaining an affordable and accessible parking system for everyone who visits, works, or lives in Downtown Topeka,” said Topeka City Manager Robert Perez. “These updates are designed to simplify our parking structure while supporting reinvestment in our facilities.”

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The City of Topeka will be posting signs, online resources and other materials to help notify people of the new changes. Some of the biggest changes made by the City Council are below:

• Effective as of Sept. 1, 2025.
  • Monthly parking rates increase from $67.75 to $74 at the Centre City Garage, Crosby Place Garage and Townsite Garage.
  • 10-hour meter rates will go up from $0.50 to $1 per hour.
  • 10-hour permits will increase from $44 to $74.
• Effective as of Jan. 1, 2026.
  • Monthly parking rates will increase from $67.75 to $74 at the 512 Jackson Garage and Park N Shop Garage.
  • The Ninth Street Garage monthly rate will go from $47.43 to $51.
  • Yellow hoods will be removed from the 100 blocks east and west of Kansas Avenue between Sixth and 10th Streets. These spaces will change to 2-hour metered parking at a rate of $1 per hour. Some areas will retain meters while others will feature signage with payment options through a mobile app.
  • The Coronado and Uptowner garages will go to $74 per month following structural repairs. A 60-day notice will be provided once a completion date is determined.

People should also keep in mind that hourly garage rates will stay fixed at $1 per hour with free parking during evenings and weekends. Parking on Kansas Avenue will remain free with a two-hour daily time limit. The city also plans to add more 4-hour free parking spaces to the outskirts of the downtown area.

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