Free two-hour parking at Harper Court returns for a third year

The “Happy Hyde Parking” holiday season promotion at the Harper Court parking garage has returned for a third consecutive year.

The promotion began with Black Friday on November 25, and will continue through Saturday, December 31. Shoppers receive two hours of free parking when they park at the 200-space garage, accessed on the west side of Lake Park Avenue, just north of 53rd Street. Regular parking rates will apply after the initial two free hours. No validation or coupon is needed.

The University of Chicago is providing the benefit in coordination with parking operator LAZ Parking as an added convenience for shoppers visiting Hyde Park businesses as well as attending neighborhood holiday events.

“With the upcoming Hyde Park Holly-Day event on December 10, as well as the many shopping and dining options in Harper Court and on 53rd Street,  the Happy Hyde Parking promotion makes it easier for everyone to enjoy all that the neighborhood has to offer this holiday season,” said James Hennessy, associate vice president for commercial real estate operations for the University.