Parking

Public Parking

Visiting Downtown Kannapolis? We welcome you to Discover the many new businesses and entertainment options the City has to offer. While you are browsing - see a movie at the GEM Theatre, take in a Kannapolis Cannon Ballers game or exercise by Looping the Loop.

  • The public is welcome to park in the VIDA deck, hourly fees apply.  Free public parking spaces are available on West Avenue, Research Campus Drive, Veterans Park, Laureate Way, West A Street and Cannon Baller Way. Free public parking is also available in these lots: Oak Ave., Train Station, North Main Street, NCRC Deck, City Hall, Chestnut Ave., University, Watson Crick, Wellness Way, South Main Street and RCCC.
     
  • VIDA Residents are welcome to park in the VIDA deck and in the Main Street and Oak Avenue public parking lots. For more information on VIDA resident parking, please click here.
     
  • Downtown business owners, tenants and employees should park in non-premium parking spaces. They cannot park in premium parking spaces. These are reserved for the public. (Premium parking spaces are: all on-street spaces in the following locations – West Avenue/Research Campus Drive between Vance Street and the southern horseshoe sidewalk entrance and Veterans Park; Laureate Way between Main Street and Chestnut Avenue; West A Street between Main Street and West Avenue; Cannon Baller Way between Main Street and Oak Avenue). Non-premium spaces include the public parking lots located at: Oak Ave., Train Station, North Main Street, NCRC Deck, City Hall, Chestnut Ave., University, Watson Crick, Wellness Way, South Main Street and RCCC. Parking is available in the VIDA Deck at the hourly/daily rate.
     
  • Amtrak passengers who need to park overnight in the Train Station/Main Street Parking Lot do not need a parking permit. 
     
  • Handicap parking is available along West Avenue, in the parking lots and the VIDA deck.

 

  • The City has added two passenger drop-off and pick up locations in downtown. These locations are to be used by rideshare passengers or anyone who simply needs to drop off or pick up passengers. The two locations are at the Gem Theatre on Laureate Way, and at the Swanee Theatre on Cannon Baller Way. The locations are no parking and no loading areas.

 

Downtown Kannapolis Parking

Downtown Parking Map

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Cannon Ballers Game Day Parking

Game Day Parking

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Concert/Special Event Parking

Special Events Parking

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Parking FAQ

I am a VIDA resident - where can I park?

You are welcome to park in the VIDA parking deck or in the Main Street/Oak Avenue parking lots. See VIDA management for details.

I am coming to a Kannapolis Cannon Ballers game - where can I park?

You are welcome to park anywhere on the street or in any parking lot/deck. Please see the gameday parking map above for more information. Enjoy the game!

I am a downtown business owner/tenant? Where can I park?

Downtown business owners, tenants and employees should park in non-premium parking spaces. They cannot park in premium parking spaces. These are reserved for the public. (Premium parking spaces are: all on-street spaces in the following locations – West Avenue/Research Campus Drive between Vance Street and the southern horseshoe sidewalk entrance and Veterans Park; Laureate Way between Main Street and Chestnut Avenue; West A Street between Main Street and West Avenue; Cannon Baller Way between Main Street and Oak Avenue). Non-premium spaces include the public parking lots located at: Oak Ave., Train Station, North Main Street, NCRC Deck, City Hall, Chestnut Ave., University, Watson Crick, Wellness Way, South Main Street and RCCC. Parking is available in the VIDA Deck at the hourly/daily rate.

I am staying in a VRBO unit? Where do I park?

Your VRBO rental owner will provide information to you regarding where you may park. Enjoy your stay in Kannapolis. The map above outlines the public spaces where you may park during the day. 

I will be taking the AMTRAK train? Where should I park? Do I need a permit if I am parking overnight?

Please park in the Train Station/Main Street parking lot. The lot is clearly marked with signage. No parking permit is needed.