The rates and time limits for metered parking vary by location, and are posted on the meter or kiosk.
Parking at a meter space or multi-space section is free Sundays and the following City holidays:
Meter operation hours are posted on all meters and kiosks.
Meters may be bagged with "No Parking" bags over the meter heads to keep the street clear of parked cars for construction, special events and filming. Please note, a street occupancy permit must also be obtained for any event that takes place in the street/sidewalks/public right of way.
Note: Meter bagging requests take up to 72 hours to process, so should be submitted at least 1 week before your event.
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Smart Meters make parking in Denver easier. No more having to dig under the floor mat for spare change... Smart Meters are electronic meters powered by solar energy that accept the payment that's easiest for you.
New! In 2021, Denver started accepting meter payments by phone!
PayByPhone lets you to pay for parking in seconds. The app allows you to extend your parking session from anywhere and will even remind you when your parking session is about to expire! Parking with PayByPhone is convenient, easy and secure. Once you have downloaded the app and registered for an account, you can park in just a few easy steps.
Go to m.paybyphone.com on your mobile device to download the iPhone or Android app.
To use the service, create a free PayByPhone account on the mobile app (on iOS and Android devices), the web app at www.paybyphone.com, or by phone 24/7 at 888-680-7275 (the account will be activated immediately and the parking session can be started on the initial phone call). The following information is required to set up an account:
The next time you call or log on, your details will be automatically recognized.
Enter the location number posted on the PayByPhone signs
Enter stall number (if required)
Select a parking duration.
Smart meters accept Visa and MasterCard credit and debit cards. There are no transaction fees to the customer, however a minimum of $1 must be charged.
If a mistake is made, press the cancel button
A receipt will not be printed, but the meter will beep when the transaction is complete.
Insert the amount of coins desired for the visit.
The meter will display the amount of time purchased.
REMEMBER: Money can be added to extend the time on the meter unless the maximum amount of time has been purchased, then it is necessary to move your vehicle to another space!
During all events over 20,000 attendees, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) Right of Way Enforcement will be actively monitoring on-street parking around the stadium area to make sure that vehicles comply with all posted restrictions. Vehicles that are illegally parked in the area may be ticketed and could be subject to towing.
Parking Violations Bureau 1-866-280-9988
Curbside & Parking
Abandoned vehiclesDenver Sheriff Vehicle Impound
Request enforcement of illegal parking
Report Broken Meters
For all other issues, please contact 311 Call: 3-1-1 Outside Denver: Call (720) 913-1311 Emergencies: 9-1-1 TTY Service: (720) 913-8479