Before you set out on foot in Downtown, you’ll probably need to put your car somewhere. Some people are a little intimidated by the idea of parking Downtown. But once you know what you’re doing, parking Downtown is simple.     Here are just a few tips to help you get parked and get moving with ease:   1. After 6 p.m., parking in spots on the street is free. Additionally at 6 p.m., the left lane of Orange Ave. from Robinson St. to Pine St. opens up for free parking. Monday-Thursday only.   2. For a quick midday stop Downtown, try a metered spot. Park on Central Blvd. along Lake Eola or in the lot at the old Lynx terminal.   3. For a late night out, park for one $4 fee in the Central Blvd. garage between Orange Ave and Garland Ave.   4. If you’re heading to Thornton Park, use the Thornton Park Central Garage. And be sure not to leave it in the Thornton Park 7-11 lot while you run into Starbucks, or you’ll likely end up towed.   5. If you’re heading to an event in the Orlando Centroplex, make a night of it. Park near Downtown’s bars and restaurants for less, grab dinner or a drink, and take the Lynx Lymmo to and from the game.   6. If you spend a lot of time Downtown, a monthly parking pass for one of the city’s lots or garages may be a good option. Call ParkSMART at 407-246-3774 for more info.