Street Parking Free Times in West Chester
Street parking becomes free after 10pm Monday to Wednesday, after midnight Thursday to Saturday, and all day Sunday. You park for free outside these times on most streets.
Enforcement runs strict during set hours. Meters operate from 8am to 10pm Monday through Wednesday. They run from 8am to midnight Thursday and Friday. Saturday starts at 5pm and ends at midnight. Sunday offers free parking all day with no enforcement.
| Day | Enforcement Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Wed | 8am to 10pm |
| Thu-Fri | 8am to midnight |
| Saturday | 5pm to midnight |
| Sunday | None (free all day) |
Some areas have special rules. The 200 block of Miner Street west of Darlington Street requires a permit from 5pm to 6am every day. Read all signs in these spots. Borough lots like Chestnut Street and Bicentennial Garage charge from 7:30am to 3am Monday to Saturday. They stay free on Sundays. The Justice Center Garage follows the same schedule.
West Chester uses kiosks for payments, not coin meters. Pay with credit cards or the Flowbird app. Turn off phone WiFi to make the app work better. Street spots limit stays to 3 hours max.
Tips to Park Free and Avoid Tickets
- Park after 10pm Monday to Wednesday or anytime Sunday for free street spots.
- Avoid yellow curbs near turns. No parking there at any time.
- Note First Fridays: meters pause from 5pm to 10pm for free parking.
- Call Parking Services at 610.696.4521 from 8am to 4pm with questions.
- Use police non-emergency line at 610.696.2700 after hours or weekends.
- Email parkingdepartment@west-chester.com with photos for issues.
- Check free spots at parks like W. Union & S. Brandywine or S. Everhart & W. Market.
- Residents near meters can get free parking permits.
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