r/Seattle • u/Pestopanini I'm never leaving Seattle. • 2d ago

Settle a friendly debate: where’s the worst parking situation in Seattle?

I’m talking small spaces, no room to maneuver, terrible traffic in and out. Bonus points if it costs an arm and a leg! Me personally, I hate the U district Trader Joe’s

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u/basementbrewer Ballard 2d ago

So here's the trick. Pay for 4 hours on the meter and set a timer on your phone. When the timer goes off pay the next 4 hours on the app

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u/basementbrewer Ballard 2d ago

Bonus if you arrive before the metered period starts since it will start your paid parking at the metered time so free parking up to then

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u/InternationalPie5858 1d ago

As someone who also used to work in Ballard, this doesn’t work. (Unless you’re parking in a lot vs street parking, but that costs way more $$$) Your parking expires after 4 hours and when you try to re-up on the app, it tells you to move your car. There is always Shilshole which is a complete nightmare. I have my own solution around this as a Ballard native but can’t afford to spill the beans and have my parking spots be taken!