You will need a permit for special use of Minneapolis parkways, including:
- Having a dumpster/storage pod placed on the parkway
- Driving certain types of vehicles on parkways:
- Carriage
- Limousine
- Trolley
- Truck
- School, Coach, or Double Decker Bus
- Mini Bus or Mini Coach
View a list of Minneapolis parkways.
Application
Download a Parkway Use Permit Application [PDF].
For more information, call 612-230-6400 or email permits@minneapolisparks.org.
Permit Fees
Measured by Gross Vehicle Weight
Dumpster
Maximum 42,000 pounds
Permit Fee: $52 per week
Storage Pod
Maximum 42,000 pounds
Permit Fee: $52 per week
Vehicle: One Axle
Maximum: 14,000 pounds
Permit Fee: $52 per day per vehicle
Vehicle: Two Axles
Maximum: 28,000 pounds
Permit Fee: $52 per day per vehicle
Vehicle: Three Axles
Maximum 42,000 pounds
Permit Fee: $52 per day per vehicle
Vehicle: Four Axles
Maximum 56,000 pounds
Permit Fee: $80 per day per vehicle
Vehicle: Five Axles
Maximum 70,000 pounds
Permit Fee: $105 per day per vehicle
The vehicle weight limit is 14,000 pounds per axle. During seasonal load restrictions established by MnDOT, the vehicle weight limit is 10,000 pounds per axle.
On-Street Parking Meters
Some vehicles/objects may require additional permits from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board if parked on a parkway and at an on-street parking meter.
On-street parking meters are on Minnehaha Parkway, Minnehaha Avenue, East River Road, West River Road, Dean Parkway and Main Street.
Parking Information