Parking Information | Stillwater, MN

Welcome to Parking in Stillwater! This page provides information to help navigate your parking experience in the downtown area.

Our parking plan is centered on Main Street, where you will find free 90-minute parking in the core of downtown.
To the west of Main Street, there is free 4-hour on-street and public lots parking.
To the east, between Main Street and the St. Croix River, there are paid on-street spaces as well as paid public lots.
We also have a paid public parking ramp one block west of Main Street.

Introducing Free Parking Tuesdays!
Beginning April 7th, the City of Stillwater will offer free parking downtown every Tuesday. This includes on-street, public lots, and the parking ramp.

April 2026 - Stillwater Parking Map

Click here for a printable version.

Please be advised that the parking lots of The Freight House, The Brick Alley, River Siren, and Hotel Crosby are privately owned and not affiliated with the City of Stillwater. Parking fees in these locations are now enforced by Premium Parking and vehicles that do not comply are subject to ticketing.

Call (844) 236-2011 for questions.

Daily Parking Information

In paid parking areas, rates are $1.00 per hour between 10 am and 10 pm. Parking is free outside of these hours.

There are three ways to pay for your parking session:
1. Text-to-Park - text "PARK" to 30844 to receive a secure link to pay from your phone
2. Passport Parking app – download and use the approved app to pay from anywhere
Get the App: Apple App Store or Google Play Store
3. Parking pay station – walk to a nearby pay station and use a credit or debit card

Parking sessions can be extended via the Passport Parking app.
Get the App: Apple App Store or Google Play Store

Visitors with a disability parking certificate or disability license plates may park for up to 4 hours free in any space marked for Disability Parking.

Mobile Parking

The City of Stillwater is now using the Passport Parking app! Pay and manage your parking session with just a few taps. Park where you see Passport Parking app signs & decals, pay for your parking session from your phone, and be on your way.

Passport Parking Logo How do I pay for parking with Passport Parking?

Download the Passport Parking app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store.
Create an account with your mobile phone number or email address.
Park anywhere you see Passport Parking app signs & decals.
Pay for your parking session from your phone.

Parking FAQs

Is there a place to park my boat trailer while I am on the St. Croix River?

Is there a place to park a bus?

How can I dispute a parking ticket?

What are the winter parking restrictions?

Beginning 12:01 am November 1, through midnight April 1, all vehicles parked on City streets must be parked on the side of the street that bears addresses that are odd and/or even according to the day.

On odd numbered days, vehicles must be parked on the odd addressed side of the street.

On even numbered days, vehicles must be parked on the even addressed side of the street.

Between the hours of 7:00 pm to midnight you must move your vehicle to the side of the street where parking is allowed for the next day. If your vehicle is found to be in violation of this ordinance, you may be issued a summons, and your vehicle may be towed. This ordinance is necessary to allow proper snow plowing. If your car is not moved to the correct side of the street on the appropriate day, you are in violation of this parking ordinance.

Any questions regarding enforcement please contact the Stillwater Police Department (651) 351-4900.

I live or work in Downtown Stillwater; how can I obtain a parking permit?

Any feedback or comments may be emailed to Parking.