We’re glad you’re here! To make your driving time in downtown Dubuque more productive, here’s a guide to parking. Most of downtown Dubuque has street parking access (both metered and free), but we also have five easily accessible parking ramps. NOTE: ALL downtown metered parking is FREE ALL DAY SUNDAY, HOLIDAYS and MONDAY-SATURDAY 5 PM-8 AM. Yes, we said it: FREE!
NOTE: ALL downtown metered parking is FREE ALL DAY SUNDAY, HOLIDAYS (see list below) and MONDAY-FRIDAY 5 PM- 8 PM. Yes, we said it: FREE!
However, if there isn’t a meter on the street, free parking for a limited time may be available from anywhere from 15 minutes to several hours. Please note area signage.
Some of the main parking ordinances that will see citywide enforcement include:
Meter Enforcement
Parking meters are enforced Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. except for City holidays. City holidays include New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King’s birthday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day following, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve.
Payment Options
Click Here for a Full Overview of Dubuque, Iowa Meter Enforcement, including how to pay fines.
Downtown Dubuque currently has five public parking ramps.
See below for descriptions and locations, and know you’re safety and accessibility is something we take very seriously.
Minimal fees are associated with each of our public parking ramps, as outlined below.
All Parking Ramps meet the City of Dubuque’s Proudly Accessible Dubuque, not to mention state and federal accessibility guidelines.
Minimal fees are associated with each of our public parking ramps and vary by site as outlined below.
Central Avenue Parking Ramp/Bicycle Storage Area
975 Central Avenue
The Central Avenue Parking Ramp has automated cashier equipment. Fees are $2.00 for the first hour and $.0.50 per hour thereafter with a $8 per day maximum. Visa, Mastercard and Discover are accepted in addition to cash. Monthly parking for $52.00 – please call for availability. This ramp is located in the block bordered by Central Avenue, Iowa Street, 9th Street, and 10th Street. There is a free daily bicycle storage area located on the ground floor, Iowa Street side of the ramp.
4th Street Parking Ramp Five Flags Parking Ramp
100 W. 4th Street
The Five Flags Parking Ramp has automated cashier equipment. Fees are $2.00 for the first hour and $0.50 per hour thereafter with a $8 per day maximum. Visa, Mastercard, and Discover are accepted in addition to cash. Monthly parking for $45.00 – please call for availability. This ramp is located on 4th Street between Main and Iowa Streets.
5th Street Parking Ramp 5th Street Parking Ramp
501 Iowa Street
The 5th Street Parking Ramp features monthly parking for $52.00 – please call for availability. This ramp is located on 5th Street between Main and Iowa Streets.
Iowa Street Parking Ramp
701 Iowa Street
Daily fees apply at $2.00 for the first hour and $0.50 per hour thereafter with a maximum of $8 per day. Automated cashier equipment is available when the cashier is not present. Visa, Mastercard, and Discover are accepted in addition to cash. Monthly parking charge of $48.00 for roof parking and $60.00 for covered parking – please call for availability. This ramp is located on Iowa Street between 6th and 8th Streets.
Locust Street Parking Ramp
830 Bluff Street
The Locust Street Parking Ramp has no cashier on duty and employs automated cashier equipment. Fees are $2.00 for the first hour and $0.50 per hour thereafter with a maximum of $8 per day. Visa, Mastercard, and Discover are accepted in addition to cash. Monthly parking charge of $48.00 for roof parking and $60.00 for covered parking – please call for availability. This ramp is in the block bordered by Locust, Bluff, 8th, and 9th Streets.
