Free Parking Schedule
You park free in West Chester Borough outside enforcement hours. Free times run Monday to Wednesday from 10 PM to 8 AM, Thursday and Friday from midnight to 8 AM, Saturday from 12 AM to 5 PM, and all day Sunday.
Here is the full enforcement schedule:
| Day | Enforcement Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Wednesday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Thursday to Friday | 8 AM to 12 AM |
| Saturday | 5 PM to 12 AM |
| Sunday | No enforcement |
Free parking matches these off-hours. Meters and most municipal lots stay free then. Garages often charge 24 hours, so read rate boards before you take a ticket.
Practical Tips to Avoid Tickets
Follow these steps to park without fines and save time:
- Read block signs first. Some streets keep time limits even when meters turn off.
- Check for permit-only zones at night or overnight. Skip those spots without a permit.
- Stay away from yellow curbs, hydrants, and driveways. A tire over the line gets you a ticket.
- Use the Flowbird app for paid hours. Start, extend, or end sessions right from your phone.
- Arrive early on busy nights near Market, Gay, and High Streets. Head to municipal lots if curbs fill up.
- For your 2021 BMW M3, pick standard stalls. Skip tall wheel stops and high curbs to guard the front splitter.
Lot and Street Guidance
Municipal surface lots match the free schedule above. They stay open outside enforcement hours.
Private or shared lots may tow at night or weekends. Skip spots with towing signs.
Meters kick in at 8 AM on weekdays and 5 PM on Saturdays. Sundays stay free. Park late? Move by 8 AM weekdays or 5 PM Saturday to dodge tickets.
Rules vary by block and season. Always check signs at your spot.
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