Permit provides year-round parking privileges at all designated regional Patron Parking lots.

Permit Rates

Annual Permit
(18-61)
Annual Permit
(62+)
First Permit Fee $50 $40
Second Permit Fee* $40 $25
Replacement Permit Fee** $20 $15


*Second Permit (for an additional vehicle owned by a valid permit holder)
Same fee if purchased at a later date. You cannot purchase a second permit to replace an expiring permit on a vehicle – renewing an expired permit is the same price as the first permit.

**Replacement Permit
Issued when you return original permit and replacement fee. Expires the same month as original purchase.

Good to Know

Each permit is linked to a license plate number. Permit holders with incomplete or incorrect license plate information may receive a citation. Permit holders are responsible for providing and maintaining accurate license plate information.

Permit valid only when affixed to inside lower right corner (passenger side) of windshield by its own adhesive.

Permit is non-transferable.
Permit is not valid at on-street meters.

Pay a Parking Ticket
Parking Information
Gopher Tailgating

Off-Street

During park hours, visitors with either handicap plates or placard (hang tag) are encouraged to park in the designated handicap parking stalls. If these spaces are unavailable, you may park in any space at no charge. Annual Patron Parking Permits may be purchased, but are not required.

On-Street

During park hours, visitors with either handicap plates or placard (hang tag) may park at any parking lot meter or on-street meter at no charge.

Location Total Number of Parking Spaces
Bde Maka Ska – 36th St. 41
Bde Maka Ska – North Beach 80
Bde Maka Ska – Richfield Road 24
Bde Maka Ska – Thomas Beach 57
Bohemian Flats 4 (2 hr. limit)
Boom Island 135
Cedar Lake – 21st St. 11
Cedar Lake – 25th St. 17
East River Flats 4 (2 hr. limit)
Eloise Butler – Upper Lot 42
Lake Harriet – Main 78
Lake Harriet – Overflow 54
Lake Harriet – Rose Garden 89
Minnehaha – 50th St. 22
Minnehaha – 52nd St. 20
Minnehaha – 53rd St. 18
Minnehaha – Dog Park 39
Minnehaha – Main 96
Minnehaha – North 20
Minnehaha – South 56
Nicollet Island Pavilion – Both Lots 3 (2 hr. limit)
Lake Nokomis – Main 285
West River Parkway & N 4th Ave 37
West River Parkway & Plymouth Ave N 39
Wirth – Quaking Bog 14

Ways to Buy/Renew a Permit

Option 1: Online

Annual Parking Permit

Option 2: Mail

Mail paper permit application [PDF] to Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board 2117 West River Rd N Minneapolis, MN 55411

Option 3: Drop Off

Drop off paper permit application [PDF] in person at Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board 2117 West River Rd N Minneapolis, MN 55411 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm

Option 4: Call

Call 612-230-6400 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm

Park Board Announcements

There are no announcements at this time. Please check back soon.