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Free Downtown Orlando Parking Extended until December 2024

Great news as the City of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board has extended it's free parking offer in downtown for another year.


City Of Orlando offering Free Parking and Valet when you visit participating restaurants in downtown

The city of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board began it's ParkDTO Program back in May, with visitors enjoying FREE parking at on-street metered and non-metered spaces, via the ParkMobile app, together with complimentary valet via participating restaurants, while dining and shopping in downtown.


Developed as a strategic initiative of the Downtown Orlando Community Redevelopment Area Plan, the new initiative started on Monday, May 15, with the aim of offering greater access to downtown for visitors. The scheme has proved so successful, that the Downtown Development Board has now agreed to extend the scheme until December 31, 2024, providing another $100,000 for the ParkDTO program.


But there's more...the usage limit has doubled! You can now use the code "ParkDTO" up to eight times on the ParkMobile app , making parking in downtown a breeze.


Whether you're savoring the local flavors, taking in the sights, or diving into unique experiences, drive here, dine here, and let DTO take care of parking.


Here's how it works:


Get up to 2 hours of FREE parking at any metered and non-metered parking spot in downtown by using the ParkMobile code: ParkDTO. To spread the FREE parking love, you can use the code a maximum of eight (8) times per account. Download the ParkMobile app now to be ahead of the parking game. 


Dining downtown? Receive validation for valet at participating downtown restaurants between 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm.


Promotion codes are valid 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Any amount owed in excess of the validated time is the responsibility of the person parking. 


For more details, check out downtownorlando.com/parkdto. Happy exploring!



The program gives up to 2 hours of FREE parking at any metered and non-metered parking spot in downtown by using the ParkMobile code: ParkDTO.


To spread the FREE parking love, you can use the code a maximum of four (4) times per account. Plus if you are dining downtown you will receive validation for valet at participating downtown restaurants between 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm.


Promotion codes are valid 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Any amount owed in excess of the validated time is the responsibility of the person parking.


Parking meters are free in downtown Orlando before 8 a.m. and after 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, as well as all day Sunday.


So far, approximately 6,500 ParkDTO codes have been used, with 2,500 codes used for valet service.


A list of participating restaurants and a map of the designated area for parking are now available.


City Of Orlando offering Free Parking and Valet when you visit participating restaurants in downtown

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