The City of Ferndale, the Downtown Development Authority, and the ParkFerndale Team are excited to announce a transition to a smoother, modernized, new parking system: Zone Parking.

What is changing?

There are minor but impactful changes to the upgraded Zone Parking system:

• There are now zone numbers as opposed to individual space numbers. 
• There is a new text-to-pay option that can be accessed directly from a phone. Simply text "ParkFerndale" to 727563, enter your license plate information, and process your payment. 
• There are new-and-improved kiosks with modernized and efficient software. Only cards and coins are accepted as payment. Cash is no longer accepted. 
• New zone parking signage has been installed to replace individual space number signage. There are also new, helpful instructional and wayfinding signage. 

How does the public pay for parking?

Before paying for parking, it is important to know the vehicle's license plate number. 

1. Park in a Downtown Ferndale parking space.
2. Locate the closest sign with the four-digit zone number. 
3. Choose one of the four easy ways to pay: by the ParkFerndale app, kiosk, QR code, or text.
4. Enter the desired amount of time. 
5. Make a payment using a credit or debit card. Coins are also accepted at the kiosks. 

The ParkFerndale app, QR code, and text-to-pay systems are compatible with IOS and Android devices. 

The Zone Parking payment system will be implemented in June of 2025. However, kiosk installations will continue for the next several months. Please note that older kiosks can process the new payment system. 

Visit parkferndale.com for more information about parking in Ferndale. For questions or concerns, please contact ParkFerndale at 248-336-4164, email, parking@ferndalemi.gov, or visit the office at The dot parking garage, located at 221 W. Troy Street in Downtown Ferndale.