Limits on Downtown Parking Extended for Holidays

City officials are giving the gift of time this holiday season by increasing the amount of hours that shoppers can leave a car in a lot in downtown Menlo Park.  

Most parking lots limit drivers to two hours; but now you can leave your car there for three.

The change in time restrictions is the result of partnership between the  and the ; both entities hope this will promote shopping at local retailers.

The one lot that is an exception to this temporary rule is the one by ; the posted hours there will remain in effect.

Red zones, loading zones, and on-street parking rules will not change. These holiday parking hours will end on Monday January 3, 2011.

Time restrictions are not enforced on Saturdays or Sundays.