The City of Joliet currently has five daily Commuter Parking Lots near the Joliet Gateway Center. The electronic pay stations located at each lot accept cash, coin and credit cards. The majority of the lots are a *Pay & Go type system, simply enter your parking space number, pay your fee and head to the train. For more information on our train and bus station visit Getting Here.

The pre-paid parking proximity card can be purchased at the City of Joliet Collector’s Office, 150 W. Jefferson Street, between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, or residents can fill in and print out this downloadable form to complete the transaction by mail for an additional $5.00 mailing fee. Cards may be obtained with a $10 deposit and an additional $10 in pre-loaded parking fees. Once activated, the pre-paid proximity card can be waved in front of the designated sensor at the parking lot’s entry/exit terminals to raise the gates. The cash value on the pre-paid proximity card is automatically deducted at a rate of a $1.50/day when exiting the new lot. Credit can be reloaded onto the pre-paid proximity card at the parking lot’s pay station with cash or credit card. The pre-paid proximity card and entrance into the parking lot will not guarantee a parking space. There will be a free 15 minute grace period upon entrance to allow exit if the parking lot is full.

If you need to park your vehicle overnight, you can utilize the Chicago/ Marion St. Parking Lot located at 55 E. Marion Street.   Simply hold on to the ticket that is issued to you as you enter the lot until you return from your trip. Insert that ticket into one of the walk-up pay stations located in the northeast corner of the lot. You will be charged $1.50/day and the machines take cash or credit card. Take that paid ticket and insert it into the machine at the exit and the gate will open. You can also pay at the exit with credit card only.

The City of Joliet has partnered with Total Parking Solutions and Passport Parking to launch the Passport Parking mobile app.  This app offers commuters a more convenient way to pay for their parking via smartphone or tablet.  Users should note that this app is only available for use in the following select downtown City of Joliet commuter parking lots: Mayor Art Schultz Lot, Rock Island Eastern Lot, Washington Street & Lot, and York Street lot.

The app is free to download for iPhone or Android users, or users can manage their parking online at www.Ppprk.com. After making a payment, users can monitor their parking time remaining in the app and even extend their session remotely if needed.

Passport signage in the parking lots will display each lot's zone number and provide instructions for downloading and using the app. The user is responsible for entering their designated parking stall number and zone number. The following are the parking lot zone numbers for the Passport Parking App:

• York Street Lot- Zone 950
• Washington Street - Zone 952
• Rock Island Eastern Lot - Zone 952
• Mayor Art Schultz Dr. Lot - Zone 952

These lots will also continue to offer the cash, coin and credit card options for payment at the pay stations or drivers can use the Passport app as a voluntary option of convenience with a small service fee.

If you have any questions or problems, please call the Parking Superintendent at 815-724-4200.