About Wilmington Parking Authority
Wilmington Parking Authority (WPA) is a municipal parking agency that operates and manages parking garages, surface lots, and related facilities throughout downtown Wilmington, Delaware. Its main offices and many of its facilities are located on or near North Orange Street, including the administrative address listed for accounts payable and credit card disputes at 625 North Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801-2222. The agency provides daily, monthly, and event parking options to support residents, commuters, and visitors in the downtown area.
A charge reading something like “Orange Street Wilmington DE 1” on a card statement is likely tied to a WPA-operated parking garage, surface lot, or meter located on or around Orange Street. This could be a one-time payment at a pay station, a charge through an automated parking gate, or a recurring monthly parking fee for a garage access card. In some processors’ systems, the merchant descriptor may show primarily the street address rather than the full agency name, which can make the transaction look unfamiliar.
To verify the charge, cardholders should review recent visits to downtown Wilmington where they may have parked in a garage or lot accessed from Orange Street, and check any printed or emailed parking receipts. WPA handles accounts payable, credit card disputes, and parking validations through its Orange Street office, and contact details are published on its official website. If the transaction still looks incorrect, contacting Wilmington Parking Authority directly with the transaction date, amount, and last four digits of the card can help clarify whether the charge is legitimate or if a dispute or refund request is appropriate.