Celebrate PARK(ing) Day!
Join us in transforming parking spaces into vibrant community hubs on September 19-20, 2025!
Why PARK(ing) Day?
Currently, the City is exploring how parking minimums may encourage more downtown development, instead of inhibiting it, as it currently does. This is backed up by a recent downtown parking study conducted through ConnecToledo. This study looked into what percentage of on and off-street parking spaces were used within the downtown area during different times of the day. The study looked at all downtown districts including UpTown District, Warehouse District, Government District, and Central Business District.
For the purpose of PARK(ing) Day TDC is looking to inhabit parking spaces during mid-afternoon/ evening on a weekday so for this purpose we are focusing on those numbers calculated.
This is what the study showed:
1,035 total on-street parking spaces and only 51% of weekday afternoon/event spaces that were occupied.
19,362 total off-street parking spaces and only 44% of weekday afternoon spaces that were occupied.
About PARK(ing) Day
PARK(ing) Day is the local celebration of an annual global movement to reclaim parking spaces and transform them into engaging public spaces. From interactive art installations to green spaces and community workshops, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Come explore, engage, and be inspired by the possibilities of urban design.
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Come Party with Us!
Join us Friday evening to Kick Off Parking Day weekend! The evening will feature music from DJ Reece, small bites by Poco Piatti, beverages, and a chance to network with TDC's Board and staff, and PARK(ing) Day sponsors and participants. The event will take place in a pop-up gallery space currently occupied by The Assembly Line: A Multimedia Exhibition by visiting artists Justin Gilanyi and Raina Valentine. This creative setting provides a fitting backdrop for a celebration of community, design, and public space. Tickets are just $20 and all proceeds support TDC's mission and 25 years of service ensuring inspiring and inclusive planning and design remain available to all in our community.
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Become a sponsor!
Your support makes this event happen and helps support our mission here at TDC. Your business/organization can play a pivotal role in fostering community engagement, promoting sustainability, and encouraging creative expression.
Check out the 2025 Sponsor & Participant Packet
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2025 PARK(ing) Day Sponsors
Get involved with PARK(ing) Day! Please see the links below to find out how you can get involved.
