Parking

Manchester has a limited amount of public parking available in the downtown district.  

Beach Street: 2-Hour Visitor Parking is available along Beach Street between 8am-6pm. 

Town Hall Parking Lot: Located at 10 Central Street. There are approximately 50 (2-hour) spaces. There is a pedestrian walkway connecting the parking lot to downtown businesses. 

Masconomo Parking Lot: Located at 60 Beach Street. There are approximately 20 (3-hour) spaces.

40 Beach Street Lot (Seasonal): Located at Harbor Point and privately managed. There are approximately 20 spaces on weekends Memorial Day through Labor Day. Opens at 9 AM weather permitting. 
Cost: $25

Singing Beach Parking Lot (Non-Resident Parking Rules): Lot closes daily at 10 PM. All vehicles must be removed. Violators towed at Operator’s expense.

• April 16 – October 14:  Limited availability Monday through Friday when attendant is on duty and at beach manager’s discretion.
• October 15 – April 15:  Limited parking available in designated areas. Dogs are allowed during this time.

Please visit Singing Beach for further information.

Resident Parking Stickers:

• All Manchester residents will receive a resident sticker in the mail annually in April. 
• The sticker needs to be adhered to the front windshield on the driver’s side. 
• The sticker allows access to all residential parking, entrance to transfer station and parking at Singing Beach. 
• The 2-hour parking spots take precedence over any resident sticker or parking placard. 
• The sticker does not give you walk on access to Singing Beach. 
• Residents who do not pay excise tax directly to the Town will need to come to the Town Clerk’s office with proof of vehicle ownership and residence in Manchester any time after May 1. 
• Residents who obtain a new car will need to come to the Town Clerk’s office with the registration for their new resident sticker. 
• New residents will need to bring the car registration and proof of residence to the Town Clerks office to obtain their sticker.
• Lost stickers will be replaced for a $10 fee. 

Residents in certain areas of Town may request up to 2 visitor parking placards per year for street parking in that vicinity. (Bylaw section XIV).

Cost: Free

The MBTA Commuter Parking Lot is located behind the Manchester Community Center at 40 Beach Street. Please refer to the MBTA website for rules and policies. Parking | MBTA

Town Hall Lot

1. Includes 2-hour visitor parking 8 AM to 6 PM.
2. Includes Resident Sticker parking with no time limit 
3. Includes Boater placard parking by boat ramp. No storage of vehicles, boats or trailers.
4. Includes Handicap Parking.
5. Business placard parking allowed from 8 AM to 6 PM.

Norwood Avenue/North Street Lot

1. Includes Resident Sticker parking with no time limit 
2. Business placard parking allowed from 8AM to 6 PM.
3. Long term placard parking in specific spots designated by signs
4. No storage of vehicles, boats or trailers

Norwood Avenue/Brook Street Lot

1. Includes Resident Sticker parking with no time limit 
2. Business placard parking allowed from 8 AM to 6 PM.
3. No long term parking
4. No storage of vehicles, boats or trailers

Masconomo Park Lot

1. Includes Resident Sticker parking with no time limit between 6 AM to 1 AM. 
2. No parking 2 AM to 6 AM.
3. Visitor parking available for 3-hour time limit where indicated.
4. Business placard parking allowed from 8 AM to 6 PM.
5. No storage of vehicles, boats or trailers.

Placards can be obtained at the Town Clerk’s Office and are valid on a yearly basis between June 1-May 31. Placards must be displayed and visible on the driver’s side of the dashboard. 

Temporary Placards: Allow for parking in all residential areas as well as Singing Beach in those instances such as:

• Resident has a loaner car (if car is being repaired, etc.): Cost: Free
• Parking for short-term rentals with proof of rental: Cost: $50/week

Caregiver Placards: For a resident who needs medical/nursing care, the placard is free. Allows for parking in all residential areas and Singing Beach, both weekdays and weekends.

Nanny Placards: Nanny placards allow weekday parking in residential areas and Singing Beach; Requires car registration and proof of employment.  Cost: $50

Boater Placards: Boater placards allow parking in specified areas behind the Town Hall and at Tucks Point. Boater placards are available for mooring holders and town dock slip. Requires proof of mooring ownership or dock slip permission. Limit is one placard per mooring/slip per owner. Placard does not include Signing Beach parking lot. Cost: $50.

Business Parking Placard: Employees at local businesses can purchase a yearlong placard for $15 with proof of employment (letterhead or pay stub). Business placards allow parking in the 4 Town Lots (Norwood lots, town hall and Masconomo Park) between 8 AM-6 PM daily. 

Long Term Parking Placard (Norwood Ave/North Street Lot Only):  There are six time-limited, long term placards available for residents who need parking for more than 1 week; Requires an application that gets shared with police dispatch.