Channel 24 to use city lots to ease off-street parking concerns. Where are they?
In response to rising community concerns about parking in midtown, Another Planet Entertainment — the promoter behind Sacramento’s soon-to-open Channel 24 music venue — announced a new parking partnership with the city of Sacramento aimed at easing event-day congestion.
The announcement, made during a joint community meeting Wednesday hosted by the city and Another Planet, comes after residents expressed frustration about the venue’s impact on street parking and the initial lack of designated parking options for concertgoers.
“We heard the concern, loud and clear,” said Jon Gunton, Channel 24’s general manager. “That’s why we’ve worked for the past three years to line up parking solutions.”
City parking officials said 2,089 parking spaces have now been secured in lots within a half-mile radius of the venue, located at 1800 24th St. The spaces span five city-owned lots that will be open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.
City parking manager Staci Hovermale said that attendees will also have the option to reserve spots ahead of time at sacpark.org, helping to reduce traffic congestion and improve the overall experience for visitors and residents.
Prices will range from $1 to $25, Hovermale said, adding, “The closer the garage is to the venue, the more they charge.”
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Where are the parking lots?
The five designated public lots for Channel 24 are:
W-X Freeway Lot: 900 spaces under the Capital City Freeway between 20th and 23rd Streets, a 15-minute walk to the venue
21st and Q streets Priority Parking: 89 spaces, a seven-minute walk
1725 23rd St.: 100 spaces a half-block away from the venue
2910 S St.: 300 spaces under the Capital City Freeway at 29th and S streets, a 11-minute walk
The Cannery lot: 700 spaces at Q Street and Alhambra Boulevard, a 15-minute walk
Hovermale added that mobile security will patrol each lot, and community ambassadors will be present around the venue to help with directions, ride-share pickups and pedestrian safety. Measures will be in place starting one hour before and ending one hour after each event, venue officials said.
Jon Gunton, Channel 24’s general manager, said the venue is also working to secure 775 private parking spaces, though those agreements are still being finalized. Once available, those spots will also be available to reserve through the city’s parking website.
Residents pushed back on parking impact
Many nearby residents have voiced concern over the venue’s reliance on street parking in a neighborhood already struggling with limited curbside availability. The area surrounding Channel 24 is predominantly residential, with narrow streets and a patchwork of existing parking restrictions, as well as a Sacramento Regional Transit light-rail station.
The city has proposed increasing restrictions to help mitigate overflow parking. The plan would implement a one-hour parking limit from 8 a.m. to midnight daily, a change from the current two-hour restriction enforced from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays only.
Residents with permits would still be allowed to park without time limits, and each household can print up to 10 visitor permits per month. Hovermale said neighbors can request additional changes or more enforcement through the city’s parking services office.
Channel 24, which will host concerts and live events, opens April 24 with a sold-out performance by country singer-songwriter Tucker Wetmore.
This story was originally published March 27, 2025 at 12:34 PM.
