Overview & Suitability
The 1819 Riverside Ave Lot, also known as the Riverside Lot, is a public surface parking facility serving the vibrant Cedar-Riverside neighborhood in Minneapolis. It provides convenient, accessible self-parking options for visitors, students, and commuters, and is frequently used as an overflow or alternative parking choice during local events or maintenance at nearby facilities.
Access, Dimensions & Clearance
This open-air surface lot offers 24/7 access with straightforward entry and exit points directly from Riverside Avenue. The facility is fully accessible to standard passenger vehicles, and there are no height restrictions, making it suitable for taller vehicles that might otherwise be unable to use covered parking ramps in the area.
Parking Rates, Tariffs & Booking
The lot operates on a transparent, time-based fee structure:
- 0-2 Hours: $2.00
- 2-4 Hours: $4.00
- 4-8 Hours: $8.00
- 8-12 Hours: $12.00
- Night Rate: $2.00
- Weekend Rate: $3.00
Monthly unreserved parking is also available for approximately $75. Please note that this facility does not allow in/out privileges.
Security & Amenities
The facility is designed as a standard self-park surface lot. It is recognized for its convenience and is situated in a high-traffic urban corridor near local businesses, including Dilla's Ethiopian Restaurant. It is monitored by ABM Parking, which utilizes automated license plate reader technology for efficient management.
Strategic Alternative
Located in the heart of the Cedar-Riverside area, this lot acts as a strategic alternative to the often-congested metered street parking. It is within walking distance of the University of Minnesota's West Bank campus, Augsburg University, the Cedar Cultural Center, and various dining and transit hubs, offering a reliable parking solution when nearby campus ramps or street spaces are at capacity.
