What time is parking free in Des Moines?

Over 900 FREE off-street and on-street parking spaces are available downtown. Monday to Friday, 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. and all day on weekends: Court Avenue Bridge. 5th & Cherry St.



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Parking meters in Downtown Des Moines run Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Look at the parking spot sign for information on what hours you need to pay the meter. Meter rates range from $0.25 to $1.25 per hour. Tip: Follow signage for free parking in Polk County lots during evening and weekends.

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Des Moines Parking Rules: Most of the metered spots are free of charge on Sunday. All downtown parking meters charge $0.25 – $1.75 per hour from 9 AM to 9 PM, Monday through Saturday.

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Over 900 FREE off-street and on-street parking spaces are available downtown.
  • Court Avenue Bridge.
  • 5th & Cherry St. (Courthouse Lot)
  • NE corner of 2nd & Court Ave. (Polk County Admin Lot)
  • SW corner of 2nd & Court Ave. (Election Office Lot)


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Downtown Parking Rates In the Historic Court District after 5 p.m., meters will cost $1.75 per hour. See Downtown Parking Rate Plan for more info. Garage parking has been reduced to $1 per hour ($10 daily max). City-owned parking ramps charge Monday through Saturday, but parking at meters and ramps is FREE on Sunday!

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You don't always know how much time you need, you don't always have enough change, and sometimes you can't get out and feed the meter again in time. Park downtown often enough and odds are good that you will get a parking ticket eventually. Des Moines has it easy — our tickets are $15.

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(a) No person shall park any vehicle and permit it to remain standing upon any public street or public metered lot in the city continuously and in one place for a period of more than 24 hours. (b) A person who violates any provision of this section shall pay a fine of $15.00.

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