December 1 to April 15
Overnight Winter Parking, Odd / Even
The City of Manchester’s overnight winter on-street, odd/even parking ban goes into effect annually on the morning of December 1st at 1:00 AM and runs through April 15th at 6:00 AM. Where parking is usually allowed on a street, the Overnight Winter Parking ban permits vehicles to be parked only on the odd-numbered side of a street on odd-numbered calendar months, and only on the even-numbered side of a street on even-numbered calendar months, beginning after 1:00 AM and until 6:00 AM. This means you must park on the even side of the street in December, and in January, on the odd side, etc.
If parking is currently allowed on only one side of the street during the day, it will still be permitted on that side every night. No overnight parking is allowed on the circular portion of dead-end cul-de-sacs. You may be fined for Overnight Winter Parking violations per City Ordinances, including Chapter 71. These parking allowances are prohibited during a Snow Emergency.
When a Snow Emergency is Declared
No Parking on City Streets
No parking on any city street when a snow emergency is declared. All vehicles must be removed from City streets upon the declaration of a Snow Emergency by the Public Works Director or his authorized agent, in accordance with Chapter 71 of City Ordinances.
To receive text alerts from the Public Works Department, text your ZIP code to 888777, or sign up via Nixle.
Free Parking Options During Snow Emergencies
The City offers free parking during snow emergencies at various locations. See the list below. Be sure to observe posted start and end times. Exact start and end times vary by location and date. Sign up for text alerts for details, or view the current Snow Emergency Announcement Page.
- Arms Park
- Public parking lot north of Tru Hotel
- Gill Stadium (Beech Street side lot)
- Hartnett Lot
- Livingston Park (lot at the end of Beech Street only)
- Precourt Park
- Barbara Shaw Park (formerly Brown Mitchell)
- West Side Arena (behind the arena)
- Victory Parking Garage
View printable parking map (PDF)
Snow Emergency Notifications
The City announces snow emergencies via the following:
- White, flashing strobe lights at major intersections
- Website announcements on the City website homepage
- Text and email alerts through the City's Nixle system
- Social media posts on the City of Manchester, NH, Public Works Facebook page
Text your ZIP code to 888777 to receive text message alerts from the Public Works Department regarding Snow Emergencies.
Towed Vehicle (Impoundment) Information
Any vehicle parked in violation of a Snow Emergency declaration is subject to towing and impoundment. Vehicles that have been impounded will be stored in the City’s Vehicle Impound lot adjacent to the Bridge Street entrance to Derryfield Park. To recover an impounded vehicle, the owner must present proof of ownership and pay $200 in cash (fees subject to change) within 24 hours of the vehicle's tow. Vehicles not recovered within 24 hours will incur additional storage charges. Parking fines are in addition to any towing and/or storage fees. Fees are subject to change without notice.