Parking Near Metropolitan State University, Saint Paul
Where Can I Park for Metropolitan State University?
Campus parking operates Monday–Friday from 7 a.m.–10 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., closing Sundays and holidays. The Saint Paul Parking Ramp at 400 Maria Avenue charges $8 per day for daily or visitor parking. Nearby Parksy choices include Union Depot Lot D at $2 an hour, 0.6 mi away, and Union Depot Lot B at $10 a day, 0.8 mi away.
- Address
- 700 North Mounds Boulevard
- Closest listed space
- Union Depot Lot D: Convenient Parking in Saint Paul, MN, 0.6 mi (13 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Saint Paul Union Depot, 0.9 mi (18 min walk)
Parking Near Saint Paul
Metropolitan State University, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
Metropolitan State University Campus Parking
MSU provides parking at each location, with campus parking operating Monday–Friday from 7 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and closing Sundays and holidays (metrostate.edu). The Saint Paul Parking Ramp is at 400 Maria Avenue, Saint Paul, and has in-person hours Monday–Friday from 7 a.m.–10 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; it is closed Sundays (metrostate.edu).
The official parking rates list a daily or visitor rate of $8 per day, a student rate of $13 per credit for each semester, and an employee rate of $41 per month (metrostate.edu). The first 5 minutes of parking are free (metrostate.edu). Reserved parking requires a permit, and exceeding a parking limit or using reserved parking without a permit carries a $30 fine (metrostate.edu).
Busy Parking Periods Around the Saint Paul Campus
Weekday demand is most relevant because campus parking operates Monday–Friday from 7 a.m.–10 p.m. (metrostate.edu). Sunday and holiday closures make those dates unsuitable for relying on campus parking.
Drivers using the library area should note the two-hour limit in the lot surrounding the library (metrostateipd.org). The same guidance directs visitors to the Metro State University Parking Ramp at 400 Maria Avenue rather than the library lot (metrostateipd.org). Parking enforcement lists a $30 fine for exceeding a parking limit and a $30 fine for reserved parking without a permit (metrostate.edu).
Parksy Spaces Near Metropolitan State University
Several Parksy options sit around Union Depot and East 8th Street, making them practical for students, staff, or visitors who want a priced space away from the campus ramp. Union Depot Lot D is 0.6 mi away at $2 an hour, while Union Depot Lot C is also 0.6 mi away at $4 an hour. The hourly choices suit shorter visits, including a class, appointment, or brief campus errand.
For a longer stay, Union Depot Lot B is 0.8 mi away at $10 a day. An outdoor space at 242 E. 8th St. is also 0.8 mi away at $7 a day. The daily options are better suited to staff shifts, full teaching days, or visitors spending several hours on campus. The duplicate listings for Union Depot Lot B and 242 E. 8th St. show the same distance and daily prices.
Other Parking Near Metropolitan State University
The Saint Paul Parking Ramp at 400 Maria Avenue is the main nearby alternative to the library-area lot and is identified by the university as the campus ramp (metrostate.edu). Its daily or visitor rate is $8 per day, while students and employees have separate university rates of $13 per credit for each semester and $41 per month (metrostate.edu).
The library and Learning Center lot at 645 East 7th Street has two accessible parking spaces (libguides.metrostate.edu). The lot surrounding the library has a two-hour limit, so it is suited to short visits rather than a full day on campus (metrostateipd.org). The university states that the first 5 minutes of parking are free (metrostate.edu).
Walking From Saint Paul Union Depot
Saint Paul Union Depot is the nearest listed station, at 0.9 mi from MSU and an 18-minute walk. The station gives visitors arriving by rail a direct walking option to the campus at 700 North Mounds Boulevard.
Union Depot is also the reference point for several nearby Parksy spaces: Union Depot Lot D and Union Depot Lot C are each 0.6 mi from the campus, while Union Depot Lot B is 0.8 mi away. The outdoor space at 242 E. 8th St. is also 0.8 mi from the campus, making these choices relevant for drivers who are comfortable combining parking with a walk.
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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 Metropolitan State University?
Campus parking operates Monday–Friday from 7 a.m.–10 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., closing Sundays and holidays. The Saint Paul Parking Ramp at 400 Maria Avenue charges $8 per day for daily or visitor parking. Nearby Parksy choices include Union Depot Lot D at $2 an hour, 0.6 mi away, and Union Depot Lot B at $10 a day, 0.8 mi away.
What Are the Saint Paul Campus Parking Hours?
Campus parking operates Monday–Friday from 7 a.m.–10 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. It closes Sundays and holidays. The Saint Paul Parking Ramp has in-person hours Monday–Friday from 7 a.m.–10 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m.–7 p.m., and is closed Sundays.
How Much Does Campus Parking Cost?
The daily or visitor rate is $8 per day. The student rate is $13 per credit for each semester, and the employee rate is $41 per month. The first 5 minutes of parking are free. Reserved parking requires a permit, and exceeding a parking limit or using reserved parking without a permit carries a $30 fine.
What Is the Parking Limit Near the Library?
The lot surrounding the library has a two-hour limit, making it suited to short visits rather than a full day on campus. Visitors using the library area are directed to the Metro State University Parking Ramp at 400 Maria Avenue. The library and Learning Center lot at 645 East 7th Street has two accessible parking spaces.
What Nearby Parksy Parking Is Available by the Hour or Day?
Union Depot Lot D is 0.6 mi away at $2 an hour, while Union Depot Lot C is also 0.6 mi away at $4 an hour. Union Depot Lot B is 0.8 mi away at $10 a day, and the outdoor space at 242 E. 8th St. is 0.8 mi away at $7 a day. Hourly choices suit shorter visits, while daily options suit several hours.
How Far Is Saint Paul Union Depot From Campus?
Saint Paul Union Depot is 0.9 mi from campus and an 18-minute walk. It is the nearest listed station and provides a direct walking option to the campus at 700 North Mounds Boulevard. Union Depot Lot D and Lot C are each 0.6 mi from campus, while Union Depot Lot B and 242 E. 8th St. are each 0.8 mi away.
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