Whether you’re heading to the Indianapolis Zoo, White River State Park, or downtown to see a concert with friends in downtown Indy, parking can be a hassle if you don’t know where to look. With these tips and tricks, you’ll be able to find a free parking spot or two in Indianapolis.
To find those free street parking spots, here is what you need:
- An understanding of where those spots exist. (Check out this free map!)
- Familiarity with parking rules in Indy so you’ll know that free spot is actually free.
Map of Free Parking in Indy
Find a free spot by changing the time filters and navigating to your desired area. The free map updates in real-time, so simply type in the address you’re parking near and the time of day to find free parking near you.
Rules for free parking in Indy
Free parking every Sunday
Metered spots that cost money every other day of the week are free on Sundays.
Free overnight parking between 11 PM and 7 AM
If you find yourself downtown after a concert and need to leave your car, park for free at metered spaces between 11 PM and 7 AM. The city updated this rule in January 2019, so if you’re used to parking free after 9 PM those days are over.
Free Parking Holidays
Indianapolis has free parking days! Here they are.
| Start Date | Parking Holiday | End Date |
| 2024-01-01 | New Year's Day | 2024-01-01 |
| 2024-01-15 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | 2024-01-15 |
| 2024-02-19 | Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) | 2024-02-19 |
| 2024-05-27 | Memorial Day | 2024-05-27 |
| 2024-07-04 | Independence Day | 2024-07-04 |
| 2024-09-02 | Labor Day | 2024-09-02 |
| 2024-11-28 | Thanksgiving Day | 2024-11-28 |
| 2024-12-25 | Christmas Day | 2024-12-25 |
To know which specific regulations are suspended on these days, please check the SpotAngels app.