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Guide to Parking in Boulder

Whether you live, work or play in Boulder, we’ve got a spot for you. This page will help you get up to speed on parking options.

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Recent Changes

Our parking permit system has gone digital!

The City of Boulder recently moved to a digital permitting process that will make purchasing and renewing permits more convenient. This system went into effect Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. Those parking with a garage permit through Metropolis will not be impacted.

Access the new online customer portal

Pay parking citations or purchase online parking permits

Visit the Online Customer Portal

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Neighborhood Parking Permits

Howdy Neighbor! We have begun implementing the new Residential Access Management Program in order to make neighborhood parking more equitable and accessible for everyone.

Overview of Parking in Boulder's Commercial Districts

City Owned Garages

Best parking for sessions longer than an hour. Register to park in a City of Boulder garage with Metropolis.

  1. Monday - Friday
    • 1st Hour: $1.75
    • 2nd - 6th Hours: $1.25/hr
    • 6th - 12th Hours: $15.99
    • 3 p.m. - 3a.m.*: $3

    Rates valid as of Oct. 1, 2023, and are inclusive of fees.

    *$3 flat rate only applies if you enter and exit between 3 p.m. and 3 a.m.
    If you park longer than 12 hours the rate structure starts over.

    More information about City of Boulder Parking Garages.

  2. Weekends & Holidays
    • FREE in City of Boulder downtown garages.*
    • View all city-observed holidays.
    • Several downtown businesses validate parking. Be sure to ask.
    • *Please note that the 3183 Pearl St. (Depot Square Boulder Junction) garage enforces paid parking seven days a week, including Saturdays, Sundays and city holidays.

On-Street Paid Parking

Pay for on-street parking through ParkMobile.

  1. Monday - Saturday
    • 15 Minutes or Less: FREE
      To park up to 15 minutes for free, you must initiate a parking session using a parking app or pay station.
    • 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.: $1.50-$2.50 per hour. Please see posted time limits.
    • 7 p.m. – 9 a.m.: FREE
    • **In the summer months on weekends and holidays, pay parking on-street is in effect in and around popular Chautauqua Park from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. while the free Park to Park shuttle runs. Visit the Park to Park Shuttle webpage for more details.**
  2. Sundays & Holidays
    • FREE**
    • **In the summer months on weekends and holidays, pay parking on-street is in effect in and around popular Chautauqua Park from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. while the free Park to Park shuttle runs. Visit the Park to Park Shuttle webpage for more details.**

Where to Park

Other Options

Are you tired of searching for parking? Boulder offers some great multi-modal travel options, including walking, biking, and bus transit.

Your Parking Dollars at Work

Did you know that your parking dollars help fund valuable community initiatives, including Boulder’s popular EcoPass program, infrastructure investments, community safety, special events, and economic vitality?

Contact Community Vitality Parking and Access Services

Phone

303-413-7300

Email

parkingservices@bouldercolorado.gov

Address

1500 Pearl St.
Ste. 302
Boulder, CO 80302
United States

Hours

Mon-Fri: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm