Parking Garage
The Sophia Street Parking Garage located at the corner of Sophia and Wolfe Street, provides 297 parking spaces in historic downtown Fredericksburg. It is within easy walking distance of key downtown points such as the train station, visitor’s center, and courts. Many shops and fine restaurants are just a block away.
Electric Car Charging Station
An electric car charging station with two ports is available on the top deck.
Hours of Operation
- 24 / 7
The garage is served by a parking attendant:
- Monday through Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Sunday / Holidays: 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The garage access and payment system is fully automated. Attendants are not needed for patrons to use the garage. Convenient payment stations are located near the entrance. The station does not accept cash. All credit or debit cards which do NOT require a PIN are accepted forms of payment (the machines do not have keypads to enter a PIN.)
Office
The parking garage office is located the in the Executive Plaza (the adjacent building) on the second floor. Call 540-371-8542 for questions. The Executive Plaza is located at:
601 Caroline Street
Suite 200A
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Parking Rates
**Daily/Weekend Rates Do Not Apply when parking for multiple days**
Starting November 1, 2022 there will be a $2 charge for the first 3 hours. The night and weekend maximum caps of $2 are also being eliminated.
| Day and Time | Cost |
|---|---|
| Daily | |
| 1st Three Hours | $2 |
| Each Additional Hour | $1 |
| Maximum Day | $8 |
| Monthly Pass | |
| Non-City Residents | $100 |
| City Residents | $75 |
For more information about obtaining a monthly parking pass, see the Monthly Parking Agreement.
Lost Tickets: If you lose your parking ticket, you’ll be charged $50
Special Events: Rates may differ for special events
Downtown Parking
Public Transit
FRED transit will drop off and pick up passengers from the parking garage on Route F5 (PDF) "The Downtown Loop".