Features & Capabilities

ParkChicago® is the official Chicago parking app that lets you pay, extend, and manage parking from your phone. No more meters—just a few taps to start, extend, or end a session.

Receive notifications when your time is running low, view email receipts, and track your parking history. The ParkChicagoMap integration helps you find parking at competitive prices within Chicago city limits, making parking simple and affordable.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Chicago Parking Meters, LLC
Rating:
4.70
(14,860)
23 new ratings
Version:
7.1.2 Last updated: 2025-06-17
Version code:
875636684
Creation date:
2014-04-11
Compatible devices:
Size:
48.42MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-11
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Ranking

Other platforms

Android
ParkChicago® (v7.1.1)
1,198,759 4.61 (20,806)

Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Chicago Parking Meters, LLC
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/parkchicago/id686658594
Website:
http://parkchicago.com

User Reviews

Users consistently praise ParkChicago for being easy to use and convenient for paying and extending parking from a phone, with several noting it stores payment and vehicle details for quick reuse. However, many reviews highlight a harsh $20 minimum deposit that ties up funds and makes short visits impractical, along with auto-reload/preloading and related fees. Payment friction is also common: no Apple Pay in many cases, mixed support for multiple cards, and occasional card or PIN issues. For visitors, the app can feel outdated and cumbersome.
Pros
  • Easy to use and user-friendly
  • Convenient to pay and extend parking from a phone
  • Saves payment and vehicle information for quick reuse
  • Allows extending time without returning to a meter
Cons
  • Requires a $20 minimum deposit, tying up funds and making short parking impractical
  • Preloading and auto-reload mechanisms add friction and can incur fees
  • Limited Apple Pay support and inconsistent card options (no Apple Pay, some cards rejected)
  • PIN resets and account access issues (locked out, prompts to update card)
  • Outdated or clunky design and UX, especially for visitors (manual zone entry, lack of location awareness)
Recent reviews
It’s ludicrous to pay 0.35 cents extra every time you park. Just for something that saves a few seconds? No thanks. I’ll use the machine whenever possible.
by Ru*****, 2026-05-23

I have to go through so many steps to create an account and pay for my parking. Way too much work to pay to park for an hour. Such a scam.
by Un*****, 2026-05-12

I have paying for parking but it is one of the best options for me when in need of parking , if I need to extend my time, I can always go to this app and add more time thru my phone 💗!
by Sc*****, 2026-05-09
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