Best Ways to Find Parking in Fort Collins to Hopefully Avoid Tickets or Being Towed
Parking in Fort Collins, specifically near Colorado State University’s campus, is incredibly difficult sometimes. There are multiple aspects of parking near campus that can be very frustrating for many students and Fort Collins Residents. One aspect is incredibly high parking permit rates at apartment buildings and almost the entirety of campus. This not only creates higher monthly rent payments for apartment renters, but difficult parking options for those commuting to campus. Along with this students who live on campus who have a car have almost no choice but to buy a permit. Resulting from this Fort Collins has seen more students seeking cheaper street parking near by. This only confronts students and residents with more problems, tickets and towing. Not only that but there is also the concern of safety against damage or theft. In this listicle I will try to help aid students and residents in not only finding safe and cheap places to park, but where to find help if you are affected by this problem.
- Safe places to park in Fort Collins
Thankfully vehicle theft in Fort Collins is significantly lower than the average U.S. city. Vehicle theft per year is about .23 per 1000 residents. According to people that live in Fort Collins the southeast portion of the city is the safest in regards to this type of crime. This can be seen with a comparison of likelihood of theft between the southeast and west part of town. Southeast having 1 in 6000 affected compared to the west having every 1 in 3000 resident affected.
https://crimegrade.org/theft-fort-collins-co/
2. Where to pick up your car if it gets towed
Fort Collins has many signs posted in areas with towing information. The majority of the time when you get towed it depends on where your car was parked. However this is not always the case. Here is how to find your car if you are not sure. First you need to know your license plate number and VIN. You can then visit http://findmytow.com/ and enter this information. Once you find your car with this you should ideally pick it up quick. Towing company’s will charge you daily fees to have the car in the impound.
3. Apartment complexes that offer free parking in Fort Collins
- Rams Village
- Rams Pointe
- Lake Vista
- The Outpost
4. City-owned parking lots
When it comes to parking, sometimes your only option is city-owned street or lot parking. This can be a tricky option because Fort Collins Parking Services regulate parking Monday-Saturday. They do this to ensure ideal turnover of vehicles around the city. If this is your option it would be a good idea to know some of the more popular city-owned lots. Along with this remember that it is within your best interest to monitor and move your car regularly.
- Mason Street Parking Lot
- Oak and Remington Parking Lot
- City Park Street Parking
5. Parking garages with metered parking
- Civic Center Parking Structure
This parking garage is a great option for being close to Old Town. This is a paid parking garage but is fairly cheap.
- Old Town Garage
This is also a great option for parking in Old Town when you want to hit some of your favorite restaurants and local shops. These garages provide extra measures of safety when parking in town.
- South College Parking Garage
The south college garage might be one of the better options for those trying to stay close to campus. This is in walking distance to main campus and is especially close to the CSU Health and Medical Center.
