Whether you’re heading to the Mall of America, the Minneapolis Institute of Art, or the waterfalls at Minnehaha park, finding an affordable place to park your car shouldn’t be a headache. Avoid parking pitfalls and find a free parking spot near your destination with these tricks.
To find those free street parking spots, here is what you need:
- An understanding of where those spots exist. (Check out this free map!)
- Familiarity with parking rules in the city so you’ll know that free spot is actually free.
Map of Free Parking in Minneapolis
Find a free spot in Minneapolis by changing the time filters and navigating to your desired area. The free map updates in real-time, so simply type in the address you’re parking near and the time of day to find free parking near you.
Minneapolis Parking Rules
Downtown Minneapolis used to offer free parking
But in April 2019, the city began enforcing parking meters on Saturdays and Sundays.
Free Parking Holidays
Minneapolis has free parking days! Here they are.
| Start Date | Parking Holiday | End Date |
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | 2026-01-01 |
| 2026-01-19 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | 2026-01-19 |
| 2026-02-16 | Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) | 2026-02-16 |
| 2026-05-25 | Memorial Day | 2026-05-25 |
| 2026-07-03 | Independence Day | 2026-07-04 |
| 2026-09-07 | Labor Day | 2026-09-07 |
| 2026-10-12 | Indigenous Peoples' Day | 2026-10-12 |
| 2026-11-11 | Veterans day | 2026-11-11 |
| 2026-11-26 | Thanksgiving Day | 2026-11-26 |
| 2026-11-27 | Day after Thanksgiving | 2026-11-27 |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | 2026-12-25 |
Keep in mind, not all metered spaces in Minneapolis are operated by the City. A variety of other public and private parking operators exist and operate their own meters – so holiday schedules may vary. Always read the information posted on the meter nearest you.
To know which specific regulations are suspended on these days, please check the SpotAngels app.