The Parking Utility provides for the operation and maintenance of downtown parking ramps, city-owned parking & on-street parking meters.

Enforcement of all parking regulations is provided by the Police Department.

Parking FAQs

Some lots provide longer restricted time frames during the week and some lots have no restrictions at all during evenings or on weekends.

On-Street Parking Information

Metered parking is available adjacent to the public library and in several of the downtown parking lots.

Enforcement & Rate

Parking meters are enforced daily from 6am to 6pm with the exception of holidays. Parking meters & 2-hour parking are not enforced by the City on the following holidays:

Meter parking rates are $0.25 per hour. The exception to this rate is the City's two parking ramps and the Riverside Parking Deck lot, which are $0.50 per hour. View Parking Lots & Ramps. for additional details.

Several options are available for longer-term parking in downtown Eau Claire. Fees are dependent on location and type of permit being purchased; view parking rates for details.

Parking Ramp Pass: Obtain in Engineering 

Parking ramp passes are purchased in Engineering. Call 715-839-4934 with questions about obtaining passes for the two ramps listed below. 

Farwell/Gibson Street Parking Ramp Pass North Barstow Street Parking Ramp Pass

Quarterly Permit: Obtain in Treasury

Quarterly permits are purchased in Treasury; permits must be placed in your vehicle after purchasing so as the permit is visible from the front of the vehicle. Call 715-839-4923 with questions about obtaining any of the permits listed below.