Parking directly in front of Bobby Bead is available currently. Minneapolis has many road and infrastructure projects planed on Hennepin Avenue, so we thank you in advanced for your business and patience during those times.
There are two way to paid for parking and of course FREE parking options when you come to Bobby Bead.
Using the map below you can see marked with blue circles with the white “P$” symbol for the Minneapolis required paid parking spots on Hennepin Avenue and also on 28th Street.
Next highlighted with teal green color are the closest FREE first come first serve public parking suggestion.
Parking Map Explained
Minneapolis Paid Parking
FREE Parking
Minneapolis Parking Meter
In Minneapolis you can pay at the Parking Meter nearest your parking space or by using the Minneapolis Parking App. (Parking App links are below)
Minneapolis has older and newer style parking meter machines. Some of the meters have touch screen that the power turns on by taping the screen to turn it on and others you have to push the power button to first turn the display on before using as shown with the video.
Get the Minneapolis Parking Mobile App
What to make it even easier to control your time at the meter and get into the store try the Minneapolis Parking App.
Step 1: Use the links below and download the app according to my phones IOS.
Step 2: Create a free account and get logged in.
Step 3: Add your information, vehicle, and credit card that you want to use.
Now, when you are parking anywhere in Minneapolis simply type the number of the spot you are in, select which vehicle your in, how long you want to park, then pay. It’s that easy no waiting in the elements. Bonus is if you are shopping longer than you thought, it’s easy to add more time to the meter through the app.
Read Your Space Hours
No Parking During
7AM-9AM and 2PM-6PM Mon thru Fri
13 parking spaces have restrictions for the time you can NOT park. So read your space sign carefully otherwise the city will tow your car!!
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