West Chester PA Parking Enforcement Hours
West Chester Borough enforces parking Monday to Wednesday from 8am to 10pm, Thursday to Friday from 8am to midnight, Saturday from 5pm to midnight, and no enforcement on Sunday. You park free all day Sunday on most streets and lots.
Enforcement Schedule
Officers patrol metered spots and Borough lots during these hours. They check meters, permits, and violations. Here is the breakdown:
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday-Wednesday | 8am to 10pm |
| Thursday-Friday | 8am to midnight |
| Saturday | 5pm to midnight |
| Sunday | No enforcement |
These rules apply to on-street metered parking and garages like Bicentennial Garage at 20 South High Street and Chestnut Street Garage at 14 East Chestnut Street. Some spots limit stays to 3 hours max.
Special Rules and Areas
Most areas follow the main schedule. Check signs for exact rules. The 200 block of Miner Street west of Darlington Street requires a permit from 5pm to 6am every day. Events or funerals can change rules. West Chester University lots differ: student spots enforce Monday to Friday from 7am to 4pm, employee lots run 24/7. Off campus, follow Borough rules.
Garages often use cashless payment. Pay with cards or apps. Use the Flowbird app for meters. Turn off phone WiFi for better signal. Fines start at $25 and rise fast for repeats.
Tips to Avoid Tickets
- Read all parking signs first. They list exact rules.
- Pay meters right away. Set a timer for 3-hour limits.
- Pick garages for stays over 3 hours. They match Borough hours.
- Display permits clearly if you have one.
- Call Parking Department at 610.696.4521 from 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday for questions. After hours, call police non-emergency at 610.696.2700.
- Appeal tickets online within 5 days. Common wins include wrong no-permit calls or yellow curb parking.
Fines hit your budget hard, especially for a premium car like the 2025 Audi A6. Sidekick tracks West Chester parking rules and costs to alert you and cut ownership expenses.
Park smart. Follow hours and signs to skip tickets every time.