# Parker - Find open parking — Find open, available parking

> Real-time parking finder with navigation and car location saving. (iPhone/iPad app by Streetline, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parker-find-open-parking/id399573859 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Streetline, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/399573862)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.30/5 from 30 App Store ratings · 98 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 56 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-12-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parker-find-open-parking/id399573859/reviews.md

## What is Parker?

Welcome to stress-free parking with Parker.

No more circling, just simply FIND, ROUTE, PARK & seamlessly arrive at your destination. 

Parker provides motorists with real-time guidance to available parking on-street and off-street lots/garages.  Easily access pricing, time limits, hours of operations and parking restrictions, so you can park without worry. Parker conveniently allows you to tap over to mobile payment options such as ParkMobile, Passport and Pay-by-Phone, where available.

Features of Parker include: 
Real Time Guidance with Dynamic Routing in locations where we have real-time sensors
Access to rates, hours, addresses and more.
Automatic “Find My Car” - no more walking up and down rows in the lot to find your car
Built-in Alerts & Notifications on Upcoming Parking Restrictions/Expiring Meters
Turn-by-turn route navigation automatically directs you to an open parking space near your destination (where data is available).
Saves your car’s location and offers walking directions back to your car. 

Up to the minute parking availability is offered in the following locations. 

Scottsdale, AZ
Los Angeles, CA 
Hollywood, CA
Oakland, CA
Redwood City, CA 
San Carlos, CA 
San Mateo, CA 
Norwalk, CT
Sarasota, FL
St. Petersburg, FL
Clemson University, SC
Montclair State University, NJ
Oregon Health and Science University, OR


Note: Parker uses location and motion activity in the background to detect that you have parked your car. This enables Parker to show you where you parked. 

Disclaimer: Please check all applicable regulations in your location before parking.

## Key features

- Real-time parking availability
- Dynamic routing to open spots
- Parking rates and hours information
- Automatic "Find My Car" feature
- Parking restriction alerts
- Walking directions back to car

## What do users think of Parker?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🎯 Helps locate parking spots quickly and efficiently
- 📍 Remembers where you parked your car
- 💳 Mobile payment option for parking fees
- 🗺️ Clear map interface and navigation
- ⏱️ Timer alerts for meter expiration
- 🚶 Walk-back-to-car feature with directions
- 📊 Real-time parking availability data
- 👍 User-friendly interface design
- 🎓 Useful for college campuses
- 🌆 Helpful in downtown urban areas

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes on launch (multiple iOS versions)
- 🔋 Excessive battery drain from background location tracking
- 📍 Inaccurate parking availability information
- 🗺️ Map re-centers unexpectedly, difficult to navigate
- ❌ Non-responsive and buggy performance
- 🌍 Poor geographic coverage (especially UK, Australia, Canada)
- 🔐 Privacy concerns with motion/fitness data tracking
- 💳 Confusing payment system and credit card management
- 📱 Crashes and logout issues when trying to pay
- 🚫 Doesn't show street parking in many areas
- ⚠️ False parking space availability notifications
- 🔄 Outdated app with infrequent updates
- 🎮 Non-intuitive user interface and workflow

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately on launch (iOS 13.5.1, iPhone 11, iPhone X, iPhone 6)
- App flickers and disappears when opened
- Map continuously re-centers itself, making navigation impossible
- Location services drain battery even when app is not in use
- Excessive false parking notifications at red lights and stop signs
- User gets logged out when attempting to pay for parking
- App loses saved parking location after logout
- Inaccurate GPS location reporting (showing car miles away)
- No street parking data displayed in certain areas
- App requires internet connection to function, fails offline
- Incompatible with certain iOS versions and devices

**Most requested features**

- Option to register and list private parking spaces
- Street cleaning hours information
- Flexible timer options (longer than 1 hour)
- Voice control for hands-free operation while driving
- Automatic meter expiration warnings
- Parking rate comparison tools
- Receipt generation within the app
- Ability to select 'While Using' location permission instead of 'Always'
- Better street parking data and coverage
- Expanded geographic coverage to more cities and countries
- Integration with payment systems like PayPal
- More intuitive workflow between find, navigate, pay, and monitor phases

## Recent user reviews (10 of 98)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parker-find-open-parking/id399573859/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Worst parking app

*2025-04-25, version 5.2*

I can’t see the map. I can’t find parking. Non-responsive app

### 4/5 — Spaces

*2022-11-08, version 5.2*

Good app, but how do I register MY spaces for cars?

### 1/5 — Great idea. Poor execution

*2021-12-14, version 5.2*

It’s 2022… hit the update button.

### 1/5 — Instacrash iOS13.5.1

*2020-06-19, version 5.2*

Tried to use but instacrash. Last update a year ago. Wonder what happens with all of San Carlos’s sensors now.

### 1/5 — Crashes on launch

*2020-03-08, version 5.2*

Unable to open the app.

### 1/5 — Crashes on launch

*2020-02-21, version 5.2*

Downloaded the app and it crashes on the first launch.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2020-01-31, version 5.2*

The app won’t even open

### 1/5 — I cannot even open it

*2020-01-30, version 5.2*

The app flickers when I try to open and it disappears immediately.

### 1/5 — Instacrash iPhone 11 Pro

*2020-01-25, version 5.2*

Instacrashing, can not do anything.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t seem like a good app

*2020-01-25, version 5.2*

This app won’t open on my iPhone. I was hoping I could use it, but it seems that the app is poorly designed. Maybe it will be better in the future!

## Frequently asked questions about Parker

### What does Parker do?

Parker helps you find open parking spots in real-time, both on-street and in off-street lots or garages. It provides turn-by-turn navigation directly to available spaces and offers details like pricing, hours of operation, and restrictions.

### What are the key features of Parker?

Key features include real-time guidance with dynamic routing, access to parking rates and hours, an automatic "Find My Car" function, and alerts for upcoming parking restrictions or expiring meters. It also saves your car's location and provides walking directions back.

### Is Parker free to use?

Yes, the application is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

### What locations does Parker support?

Parker offers up-to-the-minute parking availability in specific locations across Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, South Carolina, New Jersey, and Oregon, including major cities and university campuses.

### How does Parker help me find my car?

Parker automatically saves your car's location when you park. You can then access this saved location within the app and receive walking directions back to your vehicle, eliminating the need to search through large parking lots.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.2 — 2019-05-17

Updated routing and map functions
Addition of Flowbird Whoosh! to payment options
Updated app browser
Miscellaneous fixes

### 5.1.4 — 2019-04-24

Improved notification workflow and removed erroneous parking notifications. 
Fixed crashes with payment partners.
General improvements under the hood.

### 5.1.2 — 2018-12-13

Addition of advanced machine-learning algorithm for parking detection
Performance improvements
Minor UI improvements and bug fixes

### 5.1.1 — 2018-11-30

Addition of advanced machine-learning algorithm for parking detection
Performance improvements
Minor UI improvements and bug fixes

### 5.1 — 2018-11-28

Addition of advanced machine-learning algorithm for parking detection
Performance improvements
Minor UI improvements and bug fixes

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All apps by Streetline, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/399573862

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