Overview
- Enforcement starts Monday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, ending widespread free parking and introducing Level 1–3 lot rates ranging from $5 to $16 depending on residency and proximity.
- Meters on streets inside the park charge $2.50 per hour with a $10 daily maximum, and resident monthly, quarterly and annual passes cover these meters inside the park but not meters on Park Boulevard or Sixth Avenue.
- Registering for the discount online costs $5 and residency checks can take up to two business days, and kiosks in the park cannot verify residency at launch.
- Passes are virtual, tied to license plates and required per vehicle, with ADA blue-space parking remaining free and the Lower Inspiration Point lot offering three free hours for all users.
- The San Diego Zoo operates a separate parking program with its own rates and member provisions, and early public reaction included reports of kiosk vandalism and complaints about new fees.