Our Guide to Parking in Downtown Brattleboro
Updated April 3, 2025
Whether on street, in one of the outdoor lots or in the Parking Garage, downtown Brattleboro has ample parking, both long- and short-term. Short-term parking options range from 30-minute to 3-hour zones. If in doubt, choose a long-term lot.
If you don’t know how long you’re likely to stay, please park in a long-term lot. They are well-located and within an easy walk to all downtown destinations. Spend that additional quarter. It’s worth it! Smart cards and parking permits are also available and make parking easy and convenient.
Your Downtown Parking Options
Pay with the Park Smarter App
- Download the Park Smarter App on your mobile device.
- Go to the Settings menu and enter your license plate and credit/debit card information (this will be saved to the app for future parking).
- Search for your parking zone in the app. Your parking zone can be found on the kiosks downtown as well as by using the town’s parking map.
- Click on the orange “Park Here” button.
- Set the duration you would like to park.
- Click on the “Pay for Parking” button, and your parking time will begin!
Pay by Text Message
- Text the word “Pay” to 77447
- Text your parking zone, and click on the link.
- Fill out the form to complete the transaction
NOTE: You do not need to download the Park Smarter App to pay by text.
Pay at the Parking Kiosk
- Find a kiosk in your parking zone.
- Start by entering your license plate info using the kiosk keypad. Do not include spaces when entering your license plate (Example: ABC123)
- Insert your card or coins. If paying by card, insert it into the machine and remove it quickly.
- The MORE TIME and LESS TIME buttons let you adjust your parking duration.
NOTE: You can print your receipt as proof of payment, but you do not need to display this receipt in your car.
Parking Zones
The Downtown Parking Zones (view map) are as follows:
- Zone 1: All on-street parking
- Zone 2: Preston Lot
- Zone 3: Transportation Center
- Zone 4: Harmony Lot
- Zone 5: High Grove Lot
- Zone 6: Harris Lot
- Zone 7: Depot Street
Free Parking
Parking is free on the following town-observed holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Presidents’ Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Indigenous Peoples’ Day
- Veteran’s Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- The Friday after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
The Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce also sponsors several free parking weekends throughout the year. Follow us on social media to stay up to date.
More Parking Options
Long Term Parking Permits
The Parking Department sells permits for frequent users of the parking system and travelers.
Long term parking permits are sold quarterly (3 months) or annually (12 months). Permits can be purchased to park at the Brattleboro Transportation Center, the Elm Street Lot, or for Harris, Hi-Grove & Spring Street.
Travel Permits
The Parking Department sells permits for people needing to take the train or needing to leave their car in Brattleboro for an extended period of time. These permits are only valid for use at the Brattleboro Transportation Center, and can be purchased there at the Parking Office.
Handicapped Parking
Designated handicapped parking spaces are available in all public parking lots and in the Transportation Center. Individuals with a handicapped placard can park free in any public parking space
Bike Parking
Bike parking is located throughout downtown. Check out the new bike parklet at the corner of Main and Elliot Streets (in front of Vermont Artisan Designs).
Learn more about parking in downtown Brattleboro
To learn more about parking in Downtown Brattleboro contact:
Brattleboro Parking Enforcement
77 Flat Street, Brattleboro 05301
(802) 257-2305 (ext. 178)