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The City of Mount Rainier will launch a convenient digital parking system through ParkMobile beginning March 17, 2026. Residents and visitors can easily pay for parking without using coins or physical meters.
Ways to Pay
ParkMobile offers several convenient options for paying for parking:
- Pay by App: Download the ParkMobile app on iOS or Android for the full parking experience. Users can start parking sessions on demand and extend time remotely where permitted.
- Pay by Web: Use the mobile web option to pay quickly without downloading the app.
- Pay by Text: Text “PARK” to 77223 to start a parking session.
- Digital Wallets: ParkMobile also accepts Apple Pay and Google Pay as payment options.
- Call 877-727-9990 and follow automated instructions if you do not have a smartphone.
On-street Parking Locations
The City of Mount Rainier offers on-street paid parking across its business corridors and key locations:
- Varnum Street: 2200–2300 blocks
- Bunker Hill Road: 3300–3400 blocks
- 34th Street: 3700 block; 3800–4000 blocks
- Rhode Island Avenue: 3200–3700 blocks (including 3300 block, north & south sides)
- Otis Street: 3200 block
- 33rd Street: 3700 & 4000 blocks
- Perry Street: 3300 block
Drivers should check the ParkMobile sign at each on-street parking location for the correct zone number, enforcement hours, and parking time limits.
ParkMobile Support:
Visit: Support.ParkMobile.io
Learn more: ParkMobile.io
Q: Do I need to download the ParkMobile app to make a parking payment?
A: No. You can use the ParkMobile mobile web option or text “PARK” to 77223 to begin a parking session.
Q: What is the difference between paying in the ParkMobile iOS/Android app and paying in the mobile web app?
A: The full-featured ParkMobile app for iOS and Android devices offers more features than the web app. If you park frequently, you may want to download the full app. The mobile web option is a good choice for people who park less often and prefer not to download additional apps.
Q: Do I have to create an account?
A: No. The ParkMobile mobile web option offers a guest checkout that allows you to pay for parking without creating an account. However, creating an account can make future payments faster and easier.
Q: Can I use the same account in the mobile app and web app?
A: Yes. You can log in to the ParkMobile iOS/Android app and the mobile web option using the same account credentials.
Q: What do I do after I text “PARK” to 77223?
A: You will receive a link that directs you to the ParkMobile mobile web page where you can complete your parking payment.
Q: Can I extend parking time using the different payment methods?
A: Yes. You can extend your parking time using either the mobile app or the mobile web option, where permitted.
Q: What if I do not have a smartphone?
A: ParkMobile offers an automated phone-based system. Simply call 877-277-9990 to start a parking session.
Q: If I am having problems, who do I contact?
A: Visit ParkMobile’s Help Center for 24/7 assistance at support.parkmobile.io.
ParkMobile, LLC
1075 Peachtree St NE, Suite 3100
Atlanta, GA 30309
www.parkmobile.io
View the City of Mount Rainier Ordinance. Section 13-119 Enforcement, and Appendix A Enforcement Fees is where you will locate fees associated with parking violations.
Payment for parking citations must be received within 30 days of the date of issuance. If the fine is not paid within 30 days, the amount shall double as follows:
- 31 to 60 days: $60
- 61 to 90 days: $120
- 91days or more: $240
You may request a court date to dispute the parking citation by contacting the Mount Rainier Police Department Administrative Offices. Still, you must do so within 25 days of receiving the citation.
Failure to pay a citation or request a court date will result in your license plates being flagged, preventing registration renewal or transfer. Failure to pay citations will result in your vehicle being impounded per City Ordinance 13-106 Impoundment or Immobilization of a motor vehicle.
Per City Ordinance 9-107 Enforcement, a request to stand trial for the violation made after twenty-five (25) calendar days of issuance of the citation requires the posting of collateral with the city equal to the fine plus all late penalties.
Pay Parklng Citation Online:
Payments made online using Visa, Mastercard, and Discover incur a convenience fee of approximately $2 or 3%, whichever is higher.
Pay by mail:
City of Mount Rainier Police Department
3249 Rhode Island Avenue
Mount Rainier, MD 20712
Pay in person:
City of Mount Rainier Police Department
3249 Rhode Island Avenue
Mount Rainier, MD 20712
If the citation is older than 91 days, you have to pay through Municipal Collections of America:
Municipal Collections of America (MCA)
Phone: 877-751-7115
Please call the City of Mount Rainier Police Department Administrative Offices at 301-985-6580 if you have any questions or concerns.
For emergencies call: 301-985-6565