Local Government

Summit waives parking fees for Oct. 12 holiday

By Summit Area News staff · October 9, 2026 · 1 min read

Empty asphalt parking lot with white painted lines and a pay station kiosk. — Empty spaces in a municipal parking lot with a pay station kiosk. AI-generated illustration / Surround Sound Media

Local Government

Summit waives parking fees for Oct. 12 holiday

By Summit Area News staff · October 9, 2026 · 1 min read

Local Government

Summit waives parking fees for Oct. 12 holiday

By Summit Area News staff · October 9, 2026 · 1 min read

Summit city offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, and drivers can park free all day in municipal lots, garages and on-street spaces.

The city posted the holiday notice on its website, designating that day as a parking holiday. No fees will be required at any municipal parking location. Short-term parking time limits will still be enforced, according to the city's calendar listing.

Trash and recycling collection will run on its normal schedule.

Residents who need city services should plan ahead for the closure.

What to know:

City offices: Closed Monday, Oct. 12
Parking: Free in all municipal lots, garages and on-street spaces
Time limits: Still enforced for short-term spots
Trash and recycling: No change to collection schedule

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