Parking Near Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis
Where Can I Park for Hennepin County Medical Center?
Patients can buy 20 parking passes for $20, usable over two weeks or for 20 exits in the HCMC Parking Ramp. The Purple 2 entrance from the ramp is open 6:30 am to 8 pm Monday through Friday and 8 am to 4:30 pm Saturday and Sunday. Parksy also lists options from $5 a day to $130/month.
- Address
- 730 8th Street South
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Outdoor Parking in Minneapolis - 620 S. 8th St., 198 yd (3 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Depot Freight House and Train Shed, 0.5 mi (11 min walk)
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The entrance of a hospital building Photo: Pexels / K
Hennepin County Medical Center Ramp Access and Patient Parking
Patients can buy 20 parking passes for $20, with the passes usable over a two-week period or for 20 exits in the HCMC Parking Ramp (hennepinhealthcare.org). That option is especially useful for repeated appointments or a family member making several visits.
The Purple 2 entrance from the HCMC parking ramp is open from 6:30 am to 8 pm Monday through Friday and from 8 am to 4:30 pm Saturday and Sunday (hennepinhealthcare.org). Use the ramp-side entrance during those published hours when your destination is the Purple 2 entrance. Downtown Minneapolis parking is also available at street meters, ramps and lots (hennepin.gov), giving drivers alternatives when the hospital ramp does not suit the visit.
Drop-Off and Arrival Planning at the Minneapolis Hospital Campus
For a short arrival, separate the passenger drop-off from the longer parking decision: take the visitor to the hospital campus first, then move the vehicle to a ramp or lot.
The Purple 2 entrance connects directly from the hospital ramp and has published opening hours of 6:30 am to 8 pm Monday through Friday and 8 am to 4:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday (hennepinhealthcare.org). The emergency department access point should be followed from the hospital’s signed campus approach rather than treated as a general visitor entrance. Downtown Minneapolis parking includes street meters, ramps and lots (hennepin.gov), so allowing time to enter a facility is more practical than relying on a curbside space for a longer appointment.
Parksy Parking Near Hennepin County Medical Center
Parksy lists an outdoor space at 620 South 8th Street, 198 yards away, at $6 an hour. A covered space in Minneapolis is 266 yards away and costs $130 a month. Those choices suit different visit patterns: the hourly space fits a single appointment, while the monthly covered option is better for recurring visits or regular shifts.
At 501 South 7th Street Lot, Parksy lists secure outdoor parking 0.2 miles away for $85 a month, plus another space at the same lot for $6 an hour. The monthly listing is aimed at repeated parking, while the hourly listing works for a one-off visit. Kraus-Anderson Garage parking is 0.2 miles away for $5 a day, and Centre Village Ramp covered parking is 0.2 miles away for $11 a day. The daily options are practical for longer hospital visits without committing to a month.
Meters, Ramps and Residential Streets Around the Hospital
Downtown Minneapolis parking is available at street meters, ramps and lots, according to Hennepin County’s county-buildings information (hennepin.gov). Street parking can therefore be part of the arrival plan around the hospital, but a metered space is a short-stay choice rather than a dependable base for a full shift or extended appointment.
Drivers heading through nearby residential blocks should distinguish public curb parking from private or controlled spaces and follow the posted restriction at the exact place they stop. A ramp or designated lot is the more suitable option when the vehicle will remain for several hours, while the downtown meter network is better suited to a brief visit.
Walking and Transit to the Minneapolis Medical Campus
The nearest listed station is Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Depot Freight House and Train Shed, 0.5 miles from the hospital, with an 11-minute walk. The hospital sits at 730 8th Street South, and Minneapolis center is 0.2 miles away, placing the medical campus close to the downtown core.
Drivers who leave a car in a Parksy space can use the 11-minute walk from the depot rather than moving the vehicle closer to the hospital. The hospital’s Purple 2 entrance from the parking ramp is open 6:30 am to 8 pm Monday through Friday and 8 am to 4:30 pm Saturday and Sunday (hennepinhealthcare.org), which is useful when coordinating a transit arrival with a parked vehicle.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Hennepin County Medical Center?
Patients can buy 20 parking passes for $20, usable over two weeks or for 20 exits in the HCMC Parking Ramp. The Purple 2 entrance from the ramp is open 6:30 am to 8 pm Monday through Friday and 8 am to 4:30 pm Saturday and Sunday. Parksy also lists options from $5 a day to $130/month.
How Much Are Parking Passes for Hennepin County Medical Center?
Patients can buy 20 parking passes for $20. The passes are usable over a two-week period or for 20 exits in the HCMC Parking Ramp. This option is especially useful for repeated appointments or for a family member making several visits.
What Are the Purple 2 Entrance Hours?
The Purple 2 entrance from the hospital ramp is open from 6:30 am to 8 pm Monday through Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, it is open from 8 am to 4:30 pm. Use the ramp-side entrance during those published hours when your destination is the Purple 2 entrance.
Where Can I Find Hourly or Daily Parking Near the Hospital?
Parksy lists an outdoor space at 620 South 8th Street, 198 yards away, for $6 an hour. Kraus-Anderson Garage parking is 0.2 miles away for $5 a day, and Centre Village Ramp covered parking is 0.2 miles away for $11 a day. These options suit one-off visits or longer hospital visits.
Is Street Parking Available Around the Hospital?
Downtown Minneapolis parking is available at street meters, ramps and lots. A metered space is a short-stay choice rather than a dependable base for a full shift or extended appointment. Use a ramp or designated lot when the vehicle will remain for several hours, and follow posted restrictions on residential blocks.
How Far Is the Nearest Listed Station From the Medical Campus?
The nearest listed station is Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Depot Freight House and Train Shed, 0.5 miles from the hospital, with an 11-minute walk. Drivers who leave a car in a Parksy space can use that walk rather than moving the vehicle closer.
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