LYNNWOOD—The south parking lot of the Lynnwood Link City Center station will remain closed to general public parking closing 57 parking spaces (about 3% of total capacity) until January 9, 2026. Access during the closure is restricted to only five ADA (accessible) parking spaces, and DART and ZIP drop off/pickups.
First announced on September 11 and originally scheduled to end on November 11, 2025, the reopening date has been extended three times—December 20, December 29, and now January 9.
Commuters are encouraged to use the main garage, alternative parking at nearby stations (like Mountlake Terrace), or other transit options like biking, rideshares, or connecting buses. Vehicles left in closed or prohibited parking areas could be subject to tow removal.
The South parking lot is closed due to the construction of a new trash enclosure at the transit center. This involves building a dedicated, enclosed area for waste management facilities. It’s a relatively minor infrastructure upgrade but requires closing the lot for equipment, materials, and worker access.
Parking demand at the station has been high since opening, with the garage often filling up during peak hours.
In the wake of a Mariner’s playoff-induced parking surge at Lynnwood’s City center light rail station in October, scores of people, returned to the transit center after the game to find their vehicles missing. A quick call to a nearby towing lot would tell them why.
The incident unfolded as the 1,900-space park-and-ride garage at the station reached capacity, prompting fans to seek alternative parking spots across the street. What appeared to be an open lot turned out to be private property, leading to the overnight removal of 45 vehicles by Mary’s Towing, a local company contracted by the landowner, and costing owners up to $600 in fees.
The plot of land where these motorists parked was a concrete foundation of a once existing strip mall, now torn down to make way for the future development of Northline Village, according to Snohomish County records.
Author: Mario Lotmore
