Madison Building Parking Update (5/1/2025):
Beginning the weekend of May 31-June 1, 2025, parishioners will no longer be provided a discount for Mass attendance when parking in the Madison Building Garage. This change is one that the staff regrets to report, as the switch in policy is predicated on the behavior of some who have treated the Madison Building’s parking and security attendants inappropriately.
Those who need to use the garage to park for Mass attendance will be charged the weekend rate of $20 from May 31 onward. Street level parking within the City of Tampa’s “Church Zone” remains a free option for parishioners and visitors on Sunday mornings until 2 p.m. The zone extends from north of E. Kennedy Blvd. to south of E. Cass St., and from the east of N. Franklin St. to the west of N. Morgan St. The City of Tampa street level stations both inside and out of the church zone typically charge $3.50 per hour, accepting payment via the Parkmobile, Passport, Flowbird, and Pay By Phone mobile payment apps.
The current discounted agreement requires Mass attendees to take a ticket upon entry, and receive a validation sticker from an usher at the Mass they attend. The rate is the same as the standard weekday hourly rate, with $3 for the first hour, and $2 for each additional hour.
The Madison Building wants attendees to ensure the validation sticker is applied to the rear of the ticket, as seen here. This helps the attendant properly utilize their ticketing system.
The friars and staff thank the Madison Building Management for their neighborliness and the assistance they have provided to our parish over the years.
**Sacred Heart is not responsible for any charges related to parking for Mass attendance or related events.**
Normal Weekend Parking:
During Mass times on Sunday, parishioners are invited to park in the locations listed below, free of charge:
On-Street Parking
The City of Tampa recently made an adjustment to the hours of operation for on-street parking throughout downtown. Spaces are now enforced from the hours of 8 a.m. to midnight, Monday-Saturday, and Sunday’s from 2 p.m.-midnight. These spaces are enforced on nights, weekends, and holidays.
Please note: The non-enforcement hours on Sunday do not apply to all meters throughout the city, but only to those meters considered within the “church zone.” The zone is typically “north of E. Kennedy Blvd. and south of E. Cass St., east of N. Franklin St. and west of N. Morgan St.” This zone only applies during the special hours on Sunday and not during the week or other special liturgical celebrations such as Ash Wednesday or Holy Thursday.
Special Announcement: 717 Parking Lots
Due to the tremendous growth in downtown Tampa, 717 Parking is no longer able to continue its long-standing relationship with Sacred Heart for parking in either of its nearby lots (across the street from the church or at the corner of N. Florida Ave. and E. Kennedy Blvd.) If you choose to park in these lots, please pay the posted parking fee. If you plan to regularly park there for convenience, consider downloading their parking app to avoid the lines at the kiosk. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We thank 717 Parking for their partnership.
Additional Parking Considerations:
- The median of the bus parkway on Marion St. is not a legal area for parking. You may be ticketed, and there are safety concerns for you, your passengers, and the buses using the parkway.
- The parking lot at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church is for their members only. Please do not park there.
