Eau Claire Downtown Parking Rules Shift Action News | July 31, 2023 | 0 | by Morgan McCarthy Eau Claire’s new parking rules start tomorrow. The city posted a reminder to Facebook over the weekend, explaining that Block Face Parking will start in August. The idea is that people will now have to move their car, at least, around the block to avoid a parking ticket downtown. City leaders hope to open-up more downtown parking for visitors and shoppers. The change will allow for two hours of parking on each block, each day. You can find out more with an easy click here.