Gloucester Parking Kiosks
Visitors to Gloucester have the option to pay at any one of the 79 solar powered parking kiosks or on the Flowbird mobile app. The system is setup for Pay by Plate parking where parking enforcement is managed by the driver’s license plate number. All transactions made at the pay stations, and on the Flowbird app, are sent in real-time to the City’s enforcement system.
Gloucester has utilized Flowbird parking kiosks in off-street parking lots for almost 10 years. This new implementation expands the use of parking kiosks to on-street locations, replacing the City’s single space parking meters. Drivers now have the convenience of paying with their credit card at the kiosks, or on the Flowbird app, which is available for iPhone or Android or at www.flowbirdapp.com. The convenience of the Flowbird app helps drivers avoid citations by offering text notifications when time is about to expire and the app also provides time extension functionality.
- Download Flowbird from App Store
- Download Flowbird from Google Play
What are zones and how do they impact parking?
The City of Gloucester will now utilize a zone system for parking. There are six zones which correspond to parking limits as defined by City ordinance. When paying for parking, you will need to ensure you are paying for parking in the zone your vehicle is parked. Kiosks will be clearly marked with the zone number/name and color coded similar to the app.
On Flowbird, you can select any kiosk in the zone where your vehicle is parked. The zones are color coded, as well as listed by name when the nearest droplet is tapped in the Flowbird app.
View Interactive Map of Gloucester Parking Zones
How do I take advantage of the 20 minutes of free parking?
To enjoy 20 minutes of free parking, simply input your license plate information into the system using Flowbird app or the nearest parking kiosk.
The Flowbird app is the quickest way to get your details entered and take advantage of the free 20 minutes! Alternatively, visit the nearest kiosk and follow the prompts to access your free 20 minutes.
