Downtown Parking Leases
We know that businesses located in the Fountain Square area need parking spaces for their staff. Ideally, these spaces should be situated nearby, rather than directly on the square, allowing customers to use parking on the square itself. Parking lots behind most square buildings are privately owned; some offer limited parking for tenants or downtown businesses, while others don't.
The City of Bowling Green currently provides leased parking spots in Paxton lot adjacent to Fountain Square:
This lot is located at Center St and East 10th Ave and offers a total of 57 parking spaces, including 2 accessible parking spots. You are free to park anywhere in this lot, there are no reserved spaces.
Paxton Lot: Parking Map
Out of the 57 spots available for lease, the City has already leased around 19 spots and has received numerous requests from downtown business owners.
Leasing Details
- Lease Rate: $35 per spot per month
- Availability: Weekdays (Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm); Public parking after hours and on weekends (Saturday - Sunday)
- Towing: Not enforced; signage must indicate private or reserved parking only. Businesses also cannot contract with towing companies.
- Risk: Reserved spot leases are assumed at the business' own risk
Don't miss out on this opportunity to secure convenient parking for your staff and customers.
Downtown Parking Space: Lease Form
If you have any further questions or run into any issues with filling out the form, please email Telia Butler at
telia.butler@bgky.org.