Downtown Duluth, MN Parking Information

For appointments and visits to our downtown Duluth campus, free valet parking or one of two parking ramps may be the most convenient option for you. Select the building you will be visiting from the options below.

  • For appointments at Duluth Clinic’s 1st Street Building (Building A)

    Use our free valet parking

    • When: M - F: 7 am – 6 pm
    • Where: You will see a valet post at the 2nd Street entrance of St. Mary’s Medical Center, 402 E. 2nd Street.
    • How: You will be greeted and assisted as needed.
      • The attendant will park your vehicle.
      • You will be provided with a number to text when you are ready.
      • Once you are inside, follow the signs to Duluth Clinic 1st Street (Building A).

    Ramp parking: Use the City of Duluth Medical District Ramp

    • When: The skywalk from this ramp to the clinic is open M - F: 6:30 am - 5:30 pm
    • Where: 302 E. 1st Street.
      • The best access to the city ramp is via East 1st Street.
      • The skywalk on Level 2 will take you to Duluth Clinic 1st Street (Building A).
      • Use your map app for directions: You can type “300-398 E 1st Garage, Duluth” into an online map to get directions from your location.
    • Cost (hourly):
      • $2 for up to 3 hours
      • $4 for 3-5 hours
      • $8 for 5-8 hours
      • $10 for 8-12 hours
      • $12 for 12-24 hours
    • Payment options:
      • Automated walk-up pay station on second level, near skywalk. Takes cash, credit card, or debit card. Or,
      • Pay at the automated ramp exit, credit or debit card required.
    • Note: Essentia cannot validate tickets for the city ramp.
  • For appointments at Duluth Clinic 2nd Street (Building C) or Duluth Clinic 3rd Street (Building F)

    Use our free valet parking

    • When: M - F: 7 am – 6 pm
    • Where: You will see a valet post at the 2nd Street entrance of St. Mary’s Medical Center, 402 E. 2nd Street.
    • How: You will be greeted and assisted as needed.
      • The attendant will park your vehicle.
      • You will be provided with a number to text when you are ready.
      • Once you are inside, follow the signs to Duluth Clinic 2nd Street (Building C) or Duluth Clinic 3rd Street (Building F).

    Ramp parking: Use the Essentia Health Green Ramp.

    • When:
      • M - F: 5:15 am - 10 pm
      • Saturday & Sunday: 8 am - 10 pm
    • Where:
      • Enter the ramp on E. 2nd or E. 3rd Street, between 4th Ave. E. and 5th Ave. E.
      • This ramp is next to the Duluth Clinic 3rd Street (Building F).
      • Use the skywalk to Duluth Clinic 2nd Street (Building C).
    • Cost (hourly):
      • Free for 2 hours
      • $1 per hour after ($7 daily max rate)
      • Free parking with validation.
    • Payment options: Automated gates require a credit or debit card to pay. No cash is accepted.
  • For appointments at Essentia Health-Duluth (Building D)

    Use our free valet parking

    • When: M - F: 7 am – 6 pm
    • Where: You will see a valet post at the 2nd Street entrance of St. Mary’s Medical Center, 402 E. 2nd Street.
    • How: You will be greeted and assisted as needed.
      • The attendant will park your vehicle.
      • You will be provided with a number to text when you are ready.
      • Once you are inside, follow the signs to Essentia Health-Duluth (Building D).

    Ramp parking: Use the Essentia Health Green Ramp.

    • When:
      • M - F: 5:15 am - 10 pm
      • Saturday & Sunday: 8 am - 10 pm
    • Where:
      • Enter the ramp on E. 2nd or E. 3rd Street, between 4th Ave. E. and 5th Ave. E.
      • Use the skywalk to Essentia Health-Duluth (Building D).
    • Cost (hourly):
      • Free for 2 hours
      • $1 per hour after ($7 daily max rate)
      • Free parking with validation.
    • Payment options: Automated gates require a credit or debit card to pay. No cash is accepted.
  • For appointments and visits to Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center (Building B) or the Heart & Vascular Center

    Use our free valet parking

    • When: M - F: 7 am – 6 pm
    • Where: You will see a valet post at the 2nd Street entrance of St. Mary’s Medical Center, 402 E. 2nd Street.
    • How: You will be greeted and assisted as needed.
      • The attendant will park your vehicle.
      • You will be provided with a number to text when you are ready.
      • Once you are inside, follow the signs to Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center (Building B).

    Ramp parking:

    Option 1: Use the Essentia Health Green Ramp.

    • When:
      • M - F: 5:15 am - 10 pm
      • Saturday & Sunday: 8 am - 10 pm
    • Where:
      • Enter the ramp on E. 2nd or E. 3rd Street, between 4th Ave. E. and 5th Ave. E.
      • Use the skywalk to Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center (Building B)
    • Cost (hourly):
      • Free for 2 hours
      • $1 per hour after ($7 daily max rate)
      • Free parking with validation.
    • Payment options: Automated gates require a credit or debit card to pay. No cash is accepted.

    Option 2: Use the City of Duluth Medical District Ramp

    • When: The skywalk from this ramp is open M - F: 6:30 am - 5:30 pm
    • Where: 302 E. 1st Street.
      • The best access to the city ramp is via East 1st Street.
      • The skywalk on Level 2 will take you to Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center (Building B).
      • Use your map app for directions: You can type “300-398 E 1st Garage, Duluth” into an online map to get directions from your location.
    • Cost (hourly):
      • $2 for up to 3 hours
      • $4 for 3-5 hours
      • $8 for 5-8 hours
      • $10 for 8-12 hours
      • $12 for 12-24 hours
    • Payment options:
      • Automated walk-up pay station on Level 2, near skywalk. Takes cash, credit card, or debit card. Or,
      • Pay at the automated ramp exit, credit or debit card required.
    • Note: Essentia cannot validate tickets for the city ramp.

    Emergency Department Parking
    Patients are encouraged to use the patient drop-off/limited temporary parking available outside the Emergency Department entrance on 1st Street at 401 E. 1st Street, Duluth, MN.

If you have trouble walking, there are wheelchairs and transport staff to help you get where you need to go once you arrive. Our valet is also equipped to support patients with wheelchairs. Ask for help at any of the volunteer, guest services, or registration desks.

Need assistance with getting around Essentia Health’s downtown Duluth campus? Visit information on our Wayble App.

Downtown Duluth New Parking Ramp

Construction is underway on a new parking ramp on Essentia Health’s downtown Duluth campus. The ramp will provide a convenient parking option for patients, visitors and employees public seeking to park on or near our downtown facilities. The new parking ramp will be located across Fourth Avenue East from St. Mary’s Medical Center.

The ramp will have three levels and approximately 330 parking stalls. Construction is expected to take approximately 18 months, allowing the ramp to open in early to mid-2025. The ramp will be operated and managed by the City of Duluth via Interstate Parking, who currently operates the existing Medical District Ramp (Purple Ramp).

Construction may cause street and lane closures near our downtown campus. Please allow extra time when traveling downtown for appointments.

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