Parking in Ketchum
OVERNIGHT WINTER PARKING | 2023-2024
The winter parking pilot program is now in effect. Thank you for using the areas properly so the city's street department can clear the areas. And don't forget ... the street crew performs winter maintenance even when there isn't a snow storm! Click on the map below for overnight parking locations.
NO PARKING ON GREEN SIDE - East Side of Lot
Monday • Wednesday • Friday
1 a.m. to 7 a.m.
NO PARKING ON RED SIDE - West Side of Lot
Tuesday • Thursday • Saturday/Sunday
1 a.m. to 7 a.m.
Leadville Parking Lot
NO PARKING ON GREEN SIDE - East Side of Lot
Monday • Wednesday • Friday
1 a.m. to 7 a.m.
NO PARKING ON RED SIDE - West Side of Lot
Tuesday • Thursday • Saturday/Sunday
1 a.m. to 7 a.m.
Second Avenue - WEST SIDE ONLY
NO PARKING ON GREEN - Between 5th and 6th Streets
Monday • Wednesday • Friday
1 a.m. to 7 a.m.
NO PARKING ON RED - Between 4th and 5th Streets
Tuesday • Thursday • Saturday/Sunday
First Avenue
NO PARKING ON GREEN - West Side
Monday • Wednesday • Friday
1 a.m. to 7 a.m.
NO PARKING ON RED - East Side
Tuesday • Thursday • Saturday/Sunday
Please remember that overnight parking is prohibited between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. on all other city streets.
TOWING DETAILS
If you are parked overnight on city streets or in the wrong location in a designated overnight parking area, you will be fined $50. If your vehicle needs to be relocated due to snow operations, you will be fined an additional $125 and you will have to find your vehicle.
CHOOSE TO TAKE THE BUS!
Check the Mountain Rides website for the Valley Route and late night Blue Route schedules.
KETCHUM MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 10.08 PARKING & TRAFFIC
10.08.060 | PARKING PROHIBITED IN SPECIFIC LOCATIONS
No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle, or other apparatus that will obstruct the removal of snow, upon the public rights-of-way within the City from the hours of two o'clock (2:00) A.M. to seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. each day from November 1 of each year to May 1 of the following year. Public parking lots may only be used from two o'clock (2:00) A.M. to seven o'clock A.M. where specifically allowed and in accordance with posted regulations at each lot. (Ord. 1179, 2017)
Parking in Ketchum
The City of Ketchum strives to provide safe, efficient and convenient parking options to residents, commuters and visitors. Due to the high demand for parking in the peak seasons of economy, we ask that people please consider public transportation, walking, or riding a bike or skateboard to access downtown.
If you must use a vehicle, please keep the following points in mind:
PARKING IN GENERAL
To promote a business-friendly downtown, the City works to keep our 2-hour time restricted parking spaces available. People working in the downtown, and visitors on an extended stay, are encouraged to park in the non-time restricted locations, including the areas west of First Avenue or north of Fifth Street. The off-street parking lots located at Washington Avenue and First Street or Leadville Avenue and Fifth Street are also great options for parking more than 2 hours.
Additional WINTER parking details found here and below.
PAID PARKING
The Washington Avenue and Leadville Avenue off-street parking lots require payment using the kiosks located in each lot or the Flowbird app. The City uses a pay-by-plate system, so please remember that vehicle license plates must be entered when parking.
Currently, the first three hours of parking are free in the Washington Avenue lot. Users must still register their plates when parking for the free three hours.
Please see the below tables for additional information on our paid parking lots:
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
| Dates |
June 15 - September 15 December 15 - March 15 |
September 16 - December 14 March 16 - June 14 |
| Hourly Rate |
$0.50 (12am - 4pm) $1.50 (4pm - 12am) |
$0.25 (12am - 4pm) $0.75 (4pm - 12am) |
| Monthly Permit | $120 | $60 |
| Notes | First 3 Hours Free | First 3 Hours Free |
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
| Dates |
June 15 - September 15 December 15 - March 15 |
September 16 - December 14 March 16 - June 14 |
| Hourly Rate | $0.50 | $0.25 |
| Monthly Permit | $120 | $60 |
TWO HOUR PARKING
Two-hour time restricted parking exists throughout much of the downtown core area to ensure convenient parking opportunities for our visitors and shoppers. Please note that vehicles are only entitled to park on the same block once per day.
PARKING PERMITS
Currently, the only parking permits available are through our paid parking lots on Washington Avenue and Leadville Avenue. They are only offered as monthly permits. The cost for a monthly permit during peak seasons is $120. During off peak season, the cost for a monthly permit is $60. Please see the above tables for additional information regarding parking permits for the paid parking lots.
DON’T TALK OR TEXT & DRIVE
As a mountain town that welcomes visitors from all over the world, we encourage everyone to drive safely on our roads, keep pedestrians safe on sidewalks, and avoid a citation! The City does not allow the use of hand-held mobile devices while driving so please keep those cell phones in the glove box while driving!
NO IDLING
To keep our mountain air clean, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help our citizens save fuel, Ketchum has a 3-minute maximum idling ordinance. Please respect your neighbors lungs and turn the key when you park.
MANNER OF PARKING
A common occurrence that occurs within the City is drivers backing their vehicles into parking spots as well as parking against the flow of traffic. Ketchum has an ordinance prohibiting drivers from parking head out and parking against the flow of traffic. We ask you to please help us keep our citizens and visitors safe by adhering to this ordinance.
WINTER PARKING (options under review)
To facilitate snow removal and keep our streets safe and clear, overnight on-street parking is restricted during the winter months. Please be sure to remove your vehicle from the street by 2:00am each winter night from November 1st until May 1st. As a reminder, City crews work late even when the snow doesn't fly and equipment may be in operation during any early morning. Vehicles obstructing equipment may be towed at the owners expense. The Washington Avenue off-street parking lot allows overnight parking year-round.
PETS
Even in the shadows of Sun Valley, it gets hot during the day in Ketchum. Please remember that inside your car is even hotter! Do not leave your pets in vehicles in dangerous conditions, even with an open window.
PARKING APPEALS
If you have had the misfortune of receiving a parking ticket, please use the links below as you see fit. We're always happy to talk parking here in Ketchum!
