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Mobile Parking Apps
Say hello to convenient parking with mobile parking apps by Passport Parking and ParkMobile! No more digging for coins. This is how parking should be.
Pay, extend, and manage your parking session with just a few taps. Easily find and pay for parking from your phone without having to touch the meter. Passport Parking and ParkMobile can be used at all metered parking locations in Cedar Rapids.
Parking FAQs
How do I pay for parking with a mobile parking app?
- Download the Passport Parking or ParkMobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store.
- Create an account with your mobile phone number or email address.
- Park anywhere you see Passport Parking app signs & decals.
- Pay for your parking session from your phone. Zones are as follows:
5240 – Meters (Pay by Space)
5241 – 10-hour limit (Pay by Plate)
5243 – 2-hour limit (Pay by Plate)
5244 – Southside Ramp, 3rd Ave Parkade, Lot 44 and Lot 3 (Pay by Plate) - Extend your time remotely (within the maximum time allowed at your parking location) if you’d like to stay longer!
What are the benefits of using mobile parking apps?
No coins, no problem:
● Pay quickly and securely with your phone.
● Forget refilling the meter in the rain or braving the cold.
Stress-free parking:
● Get alerts when your parking session is about to end.
● Stop worrying about how much time is left on the meter.
No need to rush:
● Add time to your parking session directly from your phone.
● Your plans change, your parking spot shouldn’t. Simply extend your parking session via the app.
Easy expenses:
● Receive email receipts at the end of your parking session.
● Expenses made easy, manage your parking history through the mobile app.
What if I don't have a smartphone?
Call (877) 727-5989 to register and/or start or extend your parking sessions. Or text “Park” to 77223.
Citations & Appeals
Metered parking is enforced from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Monday-Friday.
Pay or Appeal citations online or by calling 1-833-943-4223.
Remit by check made payable to Park Cedar Rapids by mail or by depositing payment in the white drop boxes located at the 3rd or 4th Avenue Parkades. Do not place cash in the drop box or send cash through the mail.
Note: If you are having trouble completing online payment please contact us at 833-943-4223 for assistance. If you are having trouble completing an appeal online, download the manual appeal form and return the completed form within 30 days of the citation to Park Cedar Rapids, 349 4th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401. Appeal forms may also be emailed to contactus@parkcedarrapids.com.
Was your appeal denied? Follow these Instructions on How to File a Small Claims Court Case.
Need a refresher on Park Cedar Rapids’ Rules and Regulations? Read our Rules and Regulations.
Monthly Parkers: Did you forget your hang tag and receive a citation? Park Cedar Rapids will forgive up to one citation per one-year period if this occurs. Please fill out the Monthly Parker Citation Dismissal Request.
