Visiting Main Gate Square in Tucson? Enjoy a variety of convenient parking options while you shop, dine, and explore this vibrant entertainment district.
Parking Options to Suit Your Needs
- On-Street Meter Parking: Located throughout the district, meters are perfect for short visits.
- Private Surface Lots: Available nearby, but be sure to check the posted terms and rates.
- Two Parking Garages:
- Tyndall Avenue Garage (815 E 2nd Street)
- Main Gate Garage (880 E 4th Street)
The Best Value: Tyndall Avenue Garage
If you’re planning to stay awhile, the Tyndall Avenue Garage offers the best deal for Main Gate Square visitors. Thanks to a partnership between the Marshall Foundation and the University of Arizona, select merchants at Main Gate Square provide free parking validation for this garage.
How the Validation Program Works
- When: After 5 PM on weeknights and all weekend long.
- How: Make a purchase at participating merchants, then request a validation ticket.
- Redeem: Scan your ticket at the garage’s exit gates for discounted or free parking.
Special Event Parking Information
During special events and performances at Centennial Hall, gate attendants may collect a flat fee for parking at the Tyndall Avenue Garage. If you’re visiting a Main Gate Square business and plan to use merchant parking validation, let the gate attendant know you need a merchant parking ticket instead of paying the prepaid event parking fee.
Don’t forget to ask about validation when you shop or dine—it’s an easy way to save while enjoying everything Main Gate Square has to offer!
Ready to plan your visit? Come see why Main Gate Square is the place where Tucson gathers for food, fun, and fantastic local experiences.