Lot 6 - Sherman/Park Lot
258 Sherman Ave (at Sherman Ave & Park Blvd), Palo Alto, CA 94306
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Free for anyone (up to 2 hr)
Free public non-covered surface lot (181 spaces) in the California Avenue business district. First 2 hours are $0 for anyone. The 2-hour limit is enforced Mon-Fri 8am-5pm except holidays; staying longer requires a paid day permit ($25/day Cal Ave area) or annual permit.
Details
- Regular rate
- $0 / 2 hr
- Daily max
- $25
- Hours
- Lot open daily; free 2-hour time limit enforced Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm except holidays (unrestricted outside those hours)
Genuine $0 for a normal short visit: free public surface lot with a posted 2-hour limit. That limit is enforced Mon-Fri 8am-5pm except holidays, so stay under 2 hours during those hours; exceeding it requires a paid day permit ($25/day). Parking is subject to availability.
More free & effectively-free parking nearby
- Baker Beach Parking Lot
- Blue Heron Lake (Stow Lake) Parking
- Bryant/Lytton Garage (S/L)
- California Avenue Parking Garage (Lot 7 - 350 Sherman Garage)
- Central Garage
- China Beach Parking Lot
- Civic Center Garage (CC)
- Coit Tower parking lot
- Cowper/Hamilton Lot (H)
- Crissy Field East Beach Lot
- Downtown Parking Structure (California St & Bryant St)
- Downtown Parking Structure 1 (Bryant & California)
Source: official page (checked 2026-07-20)
Terms change. Confirm on the official page and the posted signs before you park.
FAQ
Is parking at Lot 6 - Sherman/Park Lot really free?
Yes, up to 2 hr free. Free public non-covered surface lot (181 spaces) in the California Avenue business district. First 2 hours are $0 for anyone. The 2-hour limit is enforced Mon-Fri 8am-5pm except holidays; staying longer requires a paid day permit ($25/day Cal Ave area) or annual permit.