The quest for parking at Marietta Square might just get a little bit easier, thanks to the City of Marietta's latest push. Headed for an afternoon of leisure or a night on the town? The city is pointing everyone to its online compass for parking— a resource designed to take the headache out of finding a spot in the bustling downtown area.
Through the city's official website, locals and tourists alike can now navigate their way among 3,384 parking spaces, "including three decks with 1,520 spaces, 331 on-street spaces, and 1,533 spaces,” as the resource details. It's not just about finding any port in a storm, the goal is to drop anchor as close as possible to your final destination without cruising around in circles.
Marietta Square, the heart of the city's entertainment, dining, shopping, and business district, has long been a major draw. And, while parking can, at times, become its own odyssey the online map is a beacon for those looking to simplify their visit. In the very least, a quick study of the map before setting sail should save a few furrowed brows.
Let's face it, there's nothing quite like that sinking feeling of aimlessness in a sea of cars, looking for a spot when you're already late for a reservation. The city's online tool with its layout of lots and decks, as well as distinguishing between free and paid spaces, could well be a lighthouse guiding Marietta Square-goers away from the rocky shores of parking despair. Life, after all, should be more about the destination and less about the unrest of getting there.
