The Public Works Director is declaring a Snow Emergency that will be in effect from 10:00 PM Friday, February 20 until 6:00 AM Saturday, February 21, 2026. No parking on city streets.
Upon declaration of a Snow Emergency, any vehicle parked on the streets may be towed and impounded. Vehicles parked in Manchester’s Downtown District are not subject to towing until after 1:00 AM.
Free Snow Emergency parking is available at these locations. See specific times below.
- Livingston Park (lot at end of Beech St only; gravel parking lot behind Dunkin Donuts)
8:00 PM FRIDAY to 9:00 AM SATURDAY
- Public Parking Lot north of Tru Hotel (entrance off Kidder Street)
8:00 PM FRIDAY to 9:00 AM SATURDAY
- Behind West Side Arena (2 Electric Street)
8:00 PM FRIDAY to 8:00 AM SATURDAY
Unauthorized vehicles in this lot outside of these times will be subject to towing and parking tickets.
- Arms Park (north end of parking lot)
8:00 PM FRIDAY to 6:00 AM SATURDAY
- Victory Parking Garage (25 Vine Street)
8:00 PM FRIDAY to 8:00 AM SATURDAY
Vehicles parking outside these times will be subject to parking fees of $1.00 per hour, which can be paid at any meter in the garage.
- Hartnett Lot (Chestnut Street and Concord Street across from St. Joseph’s Cathedral)
8:00 PM FRIDAY to 8:00 AM SATURDAY
- Gill Stadium Parking Lot (at the intersection of Valley Street & Beech Street)
8:00 PM FRIDAY to 8:00 AM SATURDAY
Unauthorized vehicles in this lot outside of these times will be subject to towing and parking tickets.
- Shaw Park (formerly Brown Mitchell) (located near the corner of Brown Street and Mitchell Street)
8:00 PM FRIDAY to 9:00 AM SATURDAY
- Precourt Park (located off South Willow Street behind Wendy’s)
8:00 PM FRIDAY to 9:00 AM SATURDAY
View printable map at
https://www.manchesternh.gov/Portals/2/Departments/Highway/Snow/snow_emergency_free_parking_map.pdf
Vehicles that are impounded will be stored at the City’s Vehicle Impoundment Area, located in Derryfield Park off of Bridge Street. In order to recover an impounded vehicle, the owner will be required to present proof of ownership and make a payment of $200 in cash. Vehicles not recovered within 24 hours will be subject to additional towing and storage charges.
