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.
Recent Changes
No matter how you get to Boulder, we’re glad you’re here. If you need to park a car, please note some important changes. We’ve updated our rates and fees, added new EV charging stations, and threw in a few freebies. We are also making improvements to neighborhood parking. Let’s go.
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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
The Best Deal in Town!
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Monday - Friday
- 15 Minutes or Less: FREE
- Up to 6 Hours: $1.25 per hour
- After 6 Hours: Flat daily rate of $15
- 3 p.m. - 3 a.m.: Flat rate of $3
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Weekends & Holidays
- FREE
- Many downtown businesses validate parking. Be sure to ask.
On-Street Paid Parking
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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-$2.00 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.**
- 15 Minutes or Less: FREE
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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 is 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?