Rates
University meters
| Time | Cost* | Maximum parking time** |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. daily | $0.25 per 15 minutes | Two hours |
| 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. daily | $0.75 per 15 minutes | Two hours |
| 3:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. | $0.25 per 15 minutes | Two hours |
| 10:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m. daily | Free | None |
| University holidays (except events) | Free | None |
*The minimum credit card charge is one hour.
**Those needing accessible parking may be eligible for an extension.
City or Park Board meters
The City of Minneapolis and Minneapolis Park Board meters are controlled by those groups and University pricing is not applicable.
Meter locations
East Bank
| Area | Numbers | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon Street | 380–390 | |
| Bierman Athletics Building | 1–5 | Contract only 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. |
| Bierman Athletics Building | 8–11 | |
| Bierman Athletics Building | 14–15 | |
| Biomedical District | N/A - Pay by plate | |
| Burton/Shelvin Halls | 120–129 | |
| Campbell/Elliot Halls | N/A - Pay by plate | |
| Coffman Memorial Union | 410–413 | |
| Comstock Hall | 420–425 | |
| Education Sciences Building | 47–48 | |
| Fieldhouse | 250–258 | |
| Graduate Hotel | 300–319 | |
| Mariucci Arena | 230–235 | |
| MAST Lab | 292–293 | Reservations and Official Vehicles only |
| Mayo Building | 430–432 | Reservations and Official Vehicles only |
| McNamara Alumni Center | 360–361 | One hour limit |
| Northrop Auditorium | 100–101 | One hour limit |
| Phillips-Wangensteen Circle | 443–444 | |
| Piek Gymnasium | 49–51 | |
| Sanford Hall | 20–31 | |
| Superblock - North | N/A - Pay by plate | |
| Superblock - South | N/A - Pay by plate | |
| Walnut Street | 340–351 |
West Bank
| Area | Numbers | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Dance Center | N/A - Pay by plate | |
| Lot 85 | N/A - Pay by plate | |
| Middlebrook Hall | N/A - Pay by plate |
St. Paul
| Area | Numbers | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball Field | N/A - Pay by plate | |
| Carter Avenue | 978–979 | |
| Commonwealth Avenue | 950–952 | |
| Eckles Avenue | N/A - Pay by plate | |
| Gortner Avenue | N/A - Pay by plate | |
| Gymnasium | N/A - Pay by plate | |
| Hodson Hall | N/A - Pay by plate | |
| McNeal Hall | 880–883 | |
| Raptor Center | 950–954 | |
| Student Center | N/A - Pay by plate |
Como Area
| Area | Numbers | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Food Stores | 720–721 | |
| Printing Services | 700–705 | |
| Reuse Center | N/A - Pay by plate |
Frequently asked questions
How do I reserve a parking meter?
Use this form to request meters to be reserved on the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Campus.
- Requests should be made more than five business days before reservation.
- Meter reservations are intended for bus and large vehicles unable to use regular parking
How do I report a broken meter?
To report defective meters and avoid a possible citation, first note the meter type, then contact the appropriate party as soon as possible.
- University of Minnesota: 612-626-7275
- City of Minneapolis (including Park Board meters along East River Road): call 311 or report parking meter issues online