Public/Visitor Parking
If you choose to drive to campus, then you will need to know all about parking on campus. Parking can be broken down into two categories: public and contract.
Top Four Things To Know About PUBLIC PARKING
- Daily lots are the best choice for long periods of time (e.g.: stadium lots on East Bank, Lot 94 on West Bank and State Fairgrounds lot in St. Paul).
- All ramps and garages charge by the hour on a sliding scale.
- Meters are an option for short periods of time. Campus meters accept coins (quarters and dollar coins) and credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover).
- Credit cards are accepted at all parking ramps and garages and a few parking lots (East Bank: Lot 37, Gopher Lot, Maroon Lot, Victory Lot,West Bank: Lot 86, Lot 94, and St. Paul: Lot 101, Lot 104, and Lot 106).
Be aware that credit cards CANNOT be used in these facilities when there are special events. Check our event calendar to see if there is an event on campus.
Public Parking Hourly
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$3.00/hour |
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Public Parking Meters
| TYPE | COST | DETAILS |
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Minneapolis $2.75/hour |
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The City of Minneapolis also has meters on campus and its guidelines may differ from the university.
Public Parking Event
The Event Calendar is your guide to when facilities switch from regular to event rates.
Park on campus for Gopher football and ride the shuttle to the game.
Discounted Parking (Not valid during events)
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| Cost: | $6.00 | |
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Enter before 7 am and exit before midnight, Monday-Friday. After midnight, regular rates apply ($12 daily max). Not valid during events. |
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| Locations: | Oak Street Ramp (East Bank) East River Road Garage (East Bank) 21st Avenue Ramp (West Bank) Gortner Avenue Ramp (St. Paul) |
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| NIGHT OWL RATE - News Alert! This program changed May 1, 2017 |
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| Cost: | $1.00/hr (up to $6 max) | |
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Enter between 5 pm and midnight AND exit before 7 am. After 7 am, regular rates apply ($12 daily max). Not valid during events. |
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| Locations: | 4th Street Ramp (East Bank) University Avenue Ramp (East Bank) Gopher Lot (East Bank) Oak Street Ramp (East Bank) [begins after 2 pm] East River Road Garage (East Bank) 19th Avenue Ramp (West Bank) 21st Avenue Ramp (West Bank) Lot 86 (West Bank) Lot C98/top of WBOB Ramp (West Bank) Gortner Avenue Ramp (St. Paul) Lot S106 (St. Paul) |
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| Cost: | $1/hr (up to $4 max) | |
| Details: |
Enter between 5 pm and midnight AND exit before 7 am. After 7 am, regular rates apply ($4 daily max). Not valid during events. |
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Lot 37 (East Bank) |
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U of M Retirees Association (UMRA) Parking Program
| RETIREES PARKING | |
| What: | Parking discount coupons allow single day parking for a flat fee for UMRA members at all public ramps/garages and a few surface lots. |
| Who: | UMRA members only. |
| Cost: | $6.00/day |
| Where: | At all U of M public parking ramps/garages and a few surface lots. |
| Questions: | Contact John S. Anderson of UMRA via email (ander049@umn.edu) or by phone at 651-489-4330. You must provide an UMRA member parking coupon when leaving in order to receive the discounted rate. Refer to the fall UMRA newsletter for details. For information on UMRA, visit their web site at www.umn.edu/umra. |
Disability Parking
| DISABILITY PARKING |
| Signed disability parking spaces can be found in all public/visitor parking facilities at the posted rate. You may park free at campus meters and signed on-street locations for a maximum of three hours. After three hours, meter patrons must either relocate their vehicle or pay the posted meter rate.
A state-issued disability permit or license plate is required to use these spaces. To apply for a disability permit, call the State of Minnesota at 651-296-6911 or University Disability Resource Center at 612-624-4037. |
For hospital/clinic guests:
Parking validations by Fairview Hospitals or Clinics are accepted only at the Fairview Parking Ramp on Delaware Street. They are not valid at any University parking facility.
Useful tips from the City of Minneapolis:
