Parking Near Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul
Where Can I Park at the Minnesota State Capitol?
Public parking is available across the Capitol Complex, including Centennial Parking Ramp and Lot AA, identified by blue P symbols on the state parking map. Metered spaces near the site cost $2.25 an hour, while non-reserved numbered spaces in state lots cost $2 an hour. Street meters are also available along John Ireland Boulevard and Fuller Avenue.
- Address
- 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
- Closest listed space
- Secure Parking Garage in St. Paul, MN - 13 W. Exchange St., 0.4 mi (9 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Saint Paul Union Depot, 0.9 mi (19 min walk)
Parking Near St. Paul
Minnesota State Capitol, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
Parking at the Minnesota State Capitol Complex
Visitors to the Minnesota State Capitol can use public parking options across the Capitol Complex, identified by a blue P symbol on the state parking information page (mn.gov). The Capitol Complex parking map marks Centennial Parking Ramp at the southeast corner of Rev. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd and W. Central Park Pl, while Lot AA is at the southwest corner of University Ave and the surrounding complex (mn.gov).
Metered spaces near the site cost $2.25 an hour, and non-reserved numbered spaces in state parking lots cost $2 an hour (mnhs.org). Public street metered parking is available along John Ireland Boulevard and Fuller Avenue near the Transportation Building (arrm.org).
Parksy Parking Spaces Near the St. Paul Capitol
A covered parking garage at 13 W. Exchange St is 0.4 miles from the site, with a listed rate of $6 a month. The same address also has a secure parking garage listed at $6 a day, giving drivers a daily option in the same area.
A secure underground parking space is 0.5 miles away at $3 an hour. At 481 St. Peter St, an outdoor space is 0.5 miles away and costs $5 an hour, while another space at the same address is listed at $5 a day. A secure covered space at 145 Smith Ave is 0.6 miles away and costs $13 a day.
Busy Times and Street Rules Around the Capitol
Parking pressure is highest when visitors, state workers and downtown traffic converge around the Capitol Complex. Meter patrols operate on the public streets around the complex, including John Ireland Boulevard and Fuller Avenue (arrm.org). Drivers using those streets need to follow the posted meter conditions rather than treating a public curb space as unrestricted parking.
State parking lots include non-reserved numbered spaces, while the Capitol Office Building lot is reserved for permit holders (mnhs.org; transportationalliance.com). The state parking map shows public parking locations with blue P symbols, which helps distinguish visitor options from restricted areas (mn.gov).
Centennial Ramp, Lot AA and Other Nearby Options
Centennial Parking Ramp is a named public option at the southeast corner of Rev. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd and W. Central Park Pl (mn.gov). Lot AA is another named location, positioned at the southwest corner of University Ave and the Capitol Complex (mn.gov). Both appear on the official Capitol Complex parking map and are separate from the Parksy spaces listed near downtown St. Paul.
Street meters along John Ireland Boulevard and Fuller Avenue provide additional public parking near the Transportation Building (arrm.org). State parking lots also contain non-reserved, numbered spaces at $2 an hour (mnhs.org). The Capitol Office Building lot is not a visitor alternative because parking there is by permit only (transportationalliance.com).
Walking From Saint Paul Union Depot to the Capitol
Saint Paul Union Depot is the nearest station to the Minnesota State Capitol, 0.9 miles away with a 19-minute walk to the site. The station gives visitors a practical rail arrival point for a Capitol visit without needing to find a space inside the complex.
The site is 0.6 miles from St. Paul center, so drivers staying downtown can also consider walking from their existing parking location. The Capitol address is 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, placing the destination within the central St. Paul street network and close to the public parking areas shown on the state map.
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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 at the Minnesota State Capitol?
Public parking is available across the Capitol Complex, including Centennial Parking Ramp and Lot AA, identified by blue P symbols on the state parking map. Metered spaces near the site cost $2.25 an hour, while non-reserved numbered spaces in state lots cost $2 an hour. Street meters are also available along John Ireland Boulevard and Fuller Avenue.
Where Are Centennial Parking Ramp and Lot AA?
Centennial Parking Ramp is at the southeast corner of Rev. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd and W. Central Park Pl. Lot AA is at the southwest corner of University Ave and the surrounding Capitol Complex. Both are named public options on the official Capitol Complex parking map and are separate from the nearby Parksy spaces.
How Much Does Parking Cost Near the Capitol Complex?
Metered spaces near the site cost $2.25 an hour. Non-reserved numbered spaces in state parking lots cost $2 an hour. A secure parking garage at 13 W. Exchange St is listed at $6 a day, while a secure underground parking space 0.5 miles away costs $3 an hour.
What Street Parking Is Available Near the Capitol?
Public street metered parking is available along John Ireland Boulevard and Fuller Avenue near the Transportation Building. Meter patrols operate on those public streets, so drivers need to follow the posted meter conditions rather than treating a public curb space as unrestricted parking.
Can Visitors Park in the Capitol Office Building Lot?
The Capitol Office Building lot is reserved for permit holders, so it is not a visitor alternative. State parking lots also include non-reserved numbered spaces, which cost $2 an hour. The state parking map uses blue P symbols to show public parking locations and help distinguish visitor options from restricted areas.
Can I Walk From Saint Paul Union Depot to the Capitol?
Saint Paul Union Depot is 0.9 miles from the site, with a 19-minute walk. The Capitol is also 0.6 miles from St. Paul center, so visitors staying downtown can consider walking from their existing parking location. The Capitol address is 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.
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