Surface Lots

STATE LOT
The State Lot is located at the corner of 7th and Penn Streets, west of the railroad tracks. Motorists may access the lot from the 000 block of South 7th Street. This is a double-headed meter lot. Motorists are cautioned to ensure the correct bay is displayed when feeding the meter. To change bays, the customer merely pushes a button on the meter to change bays, and then insert coins for desired stay of time. Up to 3 hours of parking may be purchased at$2.00 per hour. Quarters, dimes, and nickels accepted.

6TH & CHERRY METERED LOT –100 SPACES;
Meters are: $1.50 per hour. Quarters, dimes, and nickels accepted.
The 6th and Cherry Metered lot is located along the 500 block of Cherry Street. It may be accessed from the 000 Block of South 5th Street or the 000 Block of South 6th Street 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Parking is controlled by 2-hour electronic parking meters.

7TH AND WASHINGTON LOT –140 SPACES
The 7th and Washington lot is located in and may be accessed from the south side of the 700 Block of Washington Street. The lot is open for permit holders only from 8:00am to 6:00pm Monday through Friday.

FRANKLIN STATION LOT - Used for special events only.
The Franklin Station Lot is located between the 600 Blocks of Franklin andChestnut Streets. Motorists may enter the lot from Franklin Street.

PLEASE NOTE: All garages and lots owned by the Reading Parking Authority aresubject to an additional fee after 5:00 PM when in support of events at theSovereign Center.