Minneapolis Parking

Minneapolis Parking Guide

About Minneapolis Minneapolis is the largest city in the state of Minnesota. It is also called "City of Lakes" and the "Mill City". The city is abundantly rich in water, with over twenty lakes and wetlands, the Mississippi river, creeks and waterfalls, many connected by parkways in the Chain of Lakes and the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway. Among cities of similar densities, Minneapolis has the most dedicated parkland.

The Minneapolis-St. Paul area is the third largest in the Midwest, behind Chicago and Detroit. The economy of Minneapolis today is based in commerce, finance, rail and trucking services, health care, and industry.

Parking in Minneapolis

Metered Parking: The City of Minneapolis operates approximately 7000 metered spaces located throughout the city. Metered spaces have varying time restrictions and rates. Rates are posted at each metered space. Rates and restrictions can vary on different sides of the street.

Paying the parking meters is easy. Meters accept:

• US Quarters and Dollar coins. (Do not use pennies, nickels or dimes; it will not add time to the meter!)
• Credit Cards

Free Days for City Metered Spaces Parking metered spaces are not enforced on the following days:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• President's Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Columbus Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving Day (and the day after Thanksgiving)
• Christmas Day

Long Term/Off Street Parking: If you are looking for a long term parking space or want to reserve the parking space ahead of time in the city, it would be best to compare the available parking lots online and reserve in advance.

Visit BestParking.com for all appropriate off street parking options to reserve a parking space. Compare the rates on an interactive map for the most economical and suitable option. Best Parking helps you choose the best suitable parking facility for off street parking via an interactive map.