The city has introduced real-time parking lot occupancy numbers on the city’s website (www.manitouspringsgov.com, top of the home page) that are also displayed on signs at all public parking lots.
Plus, after you #PlanAheadforParking you can pay for a spot without a kiosk. The city utilizes a text-to-park system, a browser-based parking payment solution that does not require downloading an app.
All you do is text CITYOFMS to 25023, enter your parking and payment information, and go on your way. Afterward, if you need extra time, you can extend your parking time directly from your phone using the same method.
When parking in Manitou Springs, it is encouraged that you park further from downtown, and walk, ride the shuttle or bike into the downtown area or up Ruxton Avenue.
Parking rates range from 50 cents to $2 per hour for on-street parking. The further you are from downtown, the cheaper the parking.