Question 1

What are the hours of paid parking? How much will it cost?

Accepted Answer

Parking hourse are 7 days a week from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

For rates, please see the Parking Basics page.

Question 2

What is this parking management system?

Accepted Answer

The City of Idaho Springs has partnered with Park Idaho Springs to provide a more efficient system to make parking easier, more readily available and faster than before. Residents and employees will continue to receive free parking via their registered license plate. Visitors will park, then pay via Tap 'N Explore, QR code payment, or our solar powered, paperless, payment kiosks. For more information on free and paid parking, and payment methods, visit the Parking Basics page.

Question 3

How long can I park for?

Accepted Answer

You can make payment all day up until 6 p.m.; however, should your car be parked after 12 a.m. from the previous day, you will receive a violation.

Question 4

How do I use it?

Accepted Answer

Once you park, you will use one of the Idaho Springs solar-powered kiosks located throughout the City core. Enter your license plate number and your credit card into the slot (just like the gas station) then follow the prompts on the screen.

Alternatively, you can pay online by CLICKING HERE. Enter the street address or search Nearby Parking for your parking location.

Question 5

Can I Pay With Cash?

Accepted Answer

You can pay with COINS ONLY - at the following kiosk location:
Miner St & 15th Ave

Question 6

If I get a violation, how much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Violations are $50. Unpaid violations double to $100 after 14 days. You may pay online on the Violations page.

Question 7

I shouldn’t have gotten this ticket! What do I do?

Accepted Answer

You can file an appeal to dispute your ticket on the Violations page.

Question 8

What if my appeal is denied?

Accepted Answer

You can appeal in civil court through the city of Idaho Springs. There is a court fee of $30.

Question 9

How do I contact someone from Park Idaho Springs

Accepted Answer

You can contact a Park Idaho Springs Ambassador by contact form or email anytime. Visit our Contact Us page to choose the best option for you.

Question 10

How do I obtain a residential or employee permit?

Accepted Answer

For residential permits please click on the appropriate residential permit type on the Residential Permit page to apply.

For employee permits, employees please contact your manager to be added to their business Employee Permit Portal. For managers, please see the Employee Permit page for instructions to set up your Employee Permit Portal.

Question 11

As a resident or employee do I need to pay for a permit?

Accepted Answer

Residents and employees do not need to pay for a permit by simply providing proof of residency and/or employment.

Question 12

How many cars can I register?

Accepted Answer

Residents: Any number of cars as long as all cars being registered are registered to member(s) of the household.
Employees can register as many cars needed. Employees can only have one car in the lot at the same time.

Question 13

Are handicapped spots paid?

Accepted Answer

No.

Question 14

Is Miner Street paid parking?

Accepted Answer

Miner Street is paid parking for EVERYONE between the hours of 10 a.m. - 6 p.m where it is not blocked for pedestrian traffic.

Question 15

Can Clear Creek County Residents park in Idaho Springs for free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Clear Creek County Residents can register online for a Residential Permit to park for free in paid parking lots.

Question 16

How many free spots are there for residents?

Accepted Answer

There are over 300 FREE spots for residents to park in within the paid parking boundaries.

Question 17

What if I have a short term rental? Where do the guest park the cars?

Accepted Answer

All guests of a short term rental have off street parking only.

Question 18

Does Park Idaho Springs share private information about users?

Accepted Answer

Park Idaho Springs does not share any information we collect.

Question 19

What is Park Idaho Springs contact policy?

Accepted Answer

A Park Idaho Springs Ambassador will return calls and emails in a timely manner.

Question 20

What Lots and Streets are paid parking?

Accepted Answer

For all parking locations in Idaho Springs, and additional info to plan your visit, CLICK HERE for Map 'N Park.

For Residential Permit parking, CLICK HERE.

For Employee Permit parking, CLICK HERE.

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