Here's how to get the most out of Prko — from checking a spot to tracking your session.
Type a street address or intersection in the search bar — or just tap anywhere on the map. Prko instantly decodes the parking rules for that exact location: sweep days and times, meter hours, and time limits, all in one card.
Already parked? Tap the crosshair button next to the search bar to check the rules right where you are. Prko will drop a pin on your current location and show your full parking window instantly.
The result card shows everything you need to know. A green banner means you're good to park. Red means don't. You'll see the exact sweep window, meter enforcement hours, and any posted time limits — no more standing on the sidewalk decoding three signs at once.
Once you've parked, tap "I'm Parked Here" to log your spot. Prko saves the address and tracks how long you've been there. Check History anytime to see your recent spots with timestamps and parking status.
Open prko.app/app in Safari
Tap the Share button at the bottom of the screen
Scroll down and tap "Add to Home Screen"
Tap Add — Prko appears on your home screen like a native app
Open prko.app/app in Chrome
Tap the three-dot menu in the top right
Tap "Add to Home screen" and confirm
Your device is blocking Prko from reading your location. Unblock it:
Settings app → Safari → Location → set to Ask or Allow. Reload prko.app and tap the locate button.
Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services → find Prko → set to While Using.
Tap the padlock in the address bar → Permissions → Location → Allow. Reload.
Click the padlock icon in the address bar → Site settings → Location → Allow. Reload.
On iPhone, reminders only work when Prko is added to your home screen — Safari doesn't allow web notifications from a regular browser tab.
Once Prko is on your home screen, open it → Settings → enable Sweeping Reminders and accept the prompt.
Add the city and zip: "123 Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012" instead of just "123 Main St". Or drop a pin on the map.
Prko uses City of LA data, but coverage is still expanding — especially downtown. If a posted sign disagrees with Prko, the posted sign wins.
Help us out: tap Report a sign in the result card and we'll update the map.
Still stuck? Email hello@prko.app.
Ready to try it?
Open Prko