Parking

More and better access to parking in Uptown creates better passage for residents on neighborhood streets. The focus is on existing lots and adjacent areas as well as consideration of possible new parking areas.

Potential residential parking effort 

The City is looking at parking management solutions for the Uptown area and considering options like a residential parking permit program for neighborhoods adjacent to the business district, coordination with businesses to develop dedicated employee parking lots, and of course, the new Uptown Parking Garage that will be open in 2026.

Current status

The City is conducting a survey with Uptown residents, businesses and workers to understand the viability of a residential parking permit program in Uptown on the parallel streets of Price, Van Deren, Wilson and Smith roads. This would allow for only residents who live or rent on those streets to park on the street via a parking permit.

Take the survey now by clicking here.

Additionally, there will a public meeting to collect community-wide feedback. Meeting date and location will be announced.

Please review the Uptown Sedona Resident Parking Survey FAQ for more information.

Contact Amber Wagner, Transit Administrator, at awagner@sedonaaz.com or (928) 203-5086 with questions.

Parking garage

The City purchased land on Forest Road to construct a three-level parking garage for approximately 270 vehicles, with one level below grade. 

Current status

Important dates:

• Winter 2024 - construction of the parking structure began
• Mid 2026 - construction complete (approx.)

City Council approved the construction contract for the Uptown Parking Garage on May 14, 2024. Fann Contracting began excavation on in August 2024, including a combination of heavy digging, drilling, blasting, slope stabilization and export of the removed material. Blasting operations began at the end of August 2024 and occurred until the winter of 2024.

Work will occur Monday through Thursday, from 6 AM to 5:30 PM. This work will require the closure of the public parking area on Forest Road north of the Fire District, and routine closure of a small portion along Forest Road in front of the Parking Garage site to all vehicular traffic. Please be aware of construction equipment, lane restrictions, reduced speeds and rough road conditions. Crews will work with residents to maintain access throughout construction operations.

McCarthy Building Companies is constructing the parking structure.

Project website

Learn more, contact the Project Hotline and sign up for updates at UptownSedonaGarage.com

Wayfinding

Wayfinding signs and kiosks have been installed in Uptown. 

The entire wayfinding package includes vehicular, point-of-interest, and trailhead signage; signs that are located in ADOT right of way must meet that agency's design requirements. Signage improves awareness of and access to underutilized off-street public parking in the Uptown area and helps travelers find destinations more quickly, contributing to improved traffic flow. Citywide entryways sign locations and initial design has been identified.

Wayfinding signage will eventually extend through West Sedona, helping travelers find destinations more quickly. 

One-way streets 

The primary purpose behind considering one-way streets for Van Deren, Wilson and Smith in Uptown is to improve safety and facilitate safe parking on these very narrow streets. Consideration of the one-way street concept is on hold until the parking garage is complete, and the need and potential benefits/impacts can be further analyzed. 

Outreach with residents will occur before any further potential action is taken.