En Espanol Aspen and Pitkin County encourage alternative transportation to minimize the effects of traffic on our beautiful valley. Short term parking in downtown Aspen is available for up to two hours. Look for pay stations mid-block in the commercial core. After parking your vehicle, walk to the nearest pay station and insert payment.
Tokens are also available from many Aspen merchants.
For more information on payment options click here. The pay station will print out a receipt showing the amount paid, the date and the expiration time. Display the receipt on the driver's side of your dashboard. Please note that parking is permitted for a maximum of two hours in Aspen's commercial core. The Rio Grande Parking Plaza is the ideal location to park for longer periods.