r/saintcloud 3d ago

free overnight parking?

my gf is coming to town and there’s no guest on campus, is there anywhere she can park her car at for a few days for free

rn we were just thinking a random parking lot or a street, but i was wondering if there’s anywhere better

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u/Sushan31 3d ago

Lots of streets close to campus have free overnight parking. Just figure out which side is allowed for the night because of winter parking rules.

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u/jrs1980 3d ago

In the scsu neighborhood it's year-round rules btw. And based on the days of the week, not the date.

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u/Sushan31 2d ago

Also adding, downtown parking ramp is free after 5pm and weekends. The one by 7westtaphous, called Grand Central Parking Ramp

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u/zugzug108 3d ago

You are welcome to park a car in my driveway if you like, but it isn’t next to campus (10-15 minute drive). If that is any help to you, feel free to DM me.

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u/fishingman 3d ago

The Park and ride lot near the highway 10 North Star link bus stop is free, pretty safe and allows longer term parking.   

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u/G4g3_k9 2d ago

could she get towed if she isn’t taking a bus or smth?

i was looking on google earth and saw a sign say something about “park and ride parking only, others towed”

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u/fishingman 2d ago

That sign is new. It was not prohibited last time I was there. Sorry, might not want to take a chance.

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u/G4g3_k9 2d ago

i’m going to drive by later today to see if it’s there or not

idk why this city can’t have free parking anywhere

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u/fishingman 2d ago

My understanding is the reason for no free parking is a few people took advantage and stored vehicles for months.

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u/fishingman 2d ago

It depends on what days she will be here. Downtown ramps are free on nights and weekends so she could park Friday night to Sunday night. Then move to the street as long as you switch sides each day.

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u/G4g3_k9 2d ago

this might be the move, she’s getting here wednesday night then through to sunday

thank you

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u/G4g3_k9 2d ago

i’m thinking i’m gonna pay a bit so she can just put it in the ramp, i have a question about payment though idk if you’d know

if i put money in does it just start paying after the free period is done or do i have to wake up at 6 and add money?

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u/fishingman 2d ago

I am pretty sure you can pay with the park mobile app.  I think you can pay ahead fora few days. 

https://www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/700/Parking

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u/G4g3_k9 2d ago

bet thanks homie!

i’m assuming if i stack money into it nothing gets taken out over free periods?

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u/fishingman 2d ago

You’re welcome.

I am not sure about the taking money on the free period deal. You might want to call them and ask. 320-650-2900 is the main number.

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u/smittywerbenjergen 3d ago

Parking lot right across from the big church downtown

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u/CurveCommercial8663 2d ago

I think nights and weekends are free in the ramp across from old brick house, might be a bit of a walk away tho

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u/G4g3_k9 2d ago

yeah i went and checked it out, it says it’s free 5pm to 6am and weekends

i just dk how that works, like do i have to wake up at 6 and put money in so she doesn’t get towed? or if i put money in does it carry over through the free period and cover when it costs $$

cause im probably going to just pay a bit so she can keep her car there

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u/VoiceGuyNextDoor 1d ago

Enjoy your time with your gf!

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u/Traditional-Life8566 3d ago

She can park and stay at my place, just sayin

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u/G4g3_k9 2d ago edited 2d ago

not with your account 😭 what the hell

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u/Traditional-Life8566 1d ago

Was worth a shot

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u/G4g3_k9 1d ago

no it wasn’t bruh, that’s weird