Parking in Damascus, VA
Note: In Damascus, please WALK bicycles on the sidewalks or ride on the roads. When riding on the roads, cyclists must follow traffic patterns and obey all traffic laws. It is a violation of Damascus Town Code, Ordinance 50.5 to ride bicycles on sidewalks.
Parking is free to the public. There is street parking throughout downtown, plus short-term lots at the Town Park and Town Pool. Many businesses have their own parking as well.
If you are staying at lodging in town, we recommend that you "park and ride" during your stay here - park at your lodging and walk or bike around town. Damascus is a small town, and besides, anywhere is walking distance if you have enough time (even Maine!). See below for a map of public parking in Damascus, VA.
Long-term parking is provided at two lots in town. The Wilson Street lot, located across from the Damascus Library, is open from June to April (closed in May). The Trestle Street lot is open for long-term parking outside of the Town Pool season, from September to May. To use the long-term lots, please complete the online parking registration form below or download the PDF form and turn it in at the Town Hall before leaving Damascus. Parking registration allows us to contact vehicle owners if there are any issues and to understand trip duration for police protection of the vehicle. Long-term parking is limited to 30 days or less.
Wilson Street lot GPS address: 310 Water Street, Damascus VA
Trestle Street lot GPS address: 399 Trestle Street, Damascus VA
Overnight camping in your vehicle is not permitted within town limits. Find a place to stay at Campgrounds & RV Parks.
Parking is free to the public. There is street parking throughout downtown, plus short-term lots at the Town Park and Town Pool. Many businesses have their own parking as well.
If you are staying at lodging in town, we recommend that you "park and ride" during your stay here - park at your lodging and walk or bike around town. Damascus is a small town, and besides, anywhere is walking distance if you have enough time (even Maine!). See below for a map of public parking in Damascus, VA.
Long-term parking is provided at two lots in town. The Wilson Street lot, located across from the Damascus Library, is open from June to April (closed in May). The Trestle Street lot is open for long-term parking outside of the Town Pool season, from September to May. To use the long-term lots, please complete the online parking registration form below or download the PDF form and turn it in at the Town Hall before leaving Damascus. Parking registration allows us to contact vehicle owners if there are any issues and to understand trip duration for police protection of the vehicle. Long-term parking is limited to 30 days or less.
Wilson Street lot GPS address: 310 Water Street, Damascus VA
Trestle Street lot GPS address: 399 Trestle Street, Damascus VA
Overnight camping in your vehicle is not permitted within town limits. Find a place to stay at Campgrounds & RV Parks.
NOTE: Parking in the Wilson Street lot between May 1 and the end of the annual Appalachian Trail Days event (usually around May 20) is not permitted and vehicles may be towed. During this time, please park at the back of the Trestle Street lot.
If registration online is not possible, or you prefer to complete a paper form and turn it in at the Town Hall prior to leaving, the form is available below. Town Hall is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
| Parking Registration Form |
