Parking Ban Declarations

Keene Parking Ban Notifications

When a parking ban has been declared, we will notify the public via:

• email and text (SMS) (*Make sure to reply “YES” to the confirmation text message sent to you if you sign up for text notifications – it will state, “City of Keene: Reply YES to recurring news & promo texts.  Msg&data rates may apply.  Terms:…”)
• Facebook
• Instagram
• this KeeneNH.gov/parkingban web page

Notices will be made at least 6 hours in advance.

Except when the Public Works Director has declared a Parking Ban, overnight on-street parking is allowed year-round where it is not otherwise prohibited. 

We encourage residents to share this information with friends, family, and visitors who may utilize on-street parking to help ensure that people are prepared and snow removal operations are safe and effective for everyone. 

Have Questions?

Check out our Q&A page for answers to common questions about both emergency weather parking bans and scheduled maintenance parking bans.  Have a question that’s not listed?  Send it to us using the form below.  You may also call Public Works at (603) 352-6550.

Scheduled Maintenance Parking Bans

The Public Works Director will declare scheduled maintenance parking bans to provide for overnight City street maintenance operations as necessary. During a parking ban, no vehicles or trailers can be parked overnight on City streets or in public on-street parking spaces. This may also apply to public parking lots when a parking ban is declared.

Winter Weather Parking Bans

When inclement weather is in the forecast, the Public Works Director will declare a Winter Weather Parking Ban with at least 6 hours’ advance notice. During a parking ban, no vehicles or trailers can be parked overnight on City streets or in public on-street parking spaces. Certain public parking lots will be available for overnight parking – check the notification or online maps to see which lots are open on which nights. (Be careful to park in the public spaces, and not in the reserved spaces.)

Get Notified

Notifications will be sent via email, text message, Facebook, Instagram, and the www.KeeneNH.gov/snow web page.  These notifications will specify the start time of the ban and include links to information such as alternative off-street parking locations.

Parking Lot Options During a Parking Ban

Certain public parking lots will be available to provide alternative overnight parking options.
View Online Parking Lots Map (GPS) (last updated 2/6/2025)
View Printable Parking Lots Map (last updated 2/6/2025)