Download a map of all the visitor parking lots at the Empire State Plaza.
Located beneath the Empire State Plaza and accessed through I-787 Empire State Plaza exit. Visitors may be required to show photo identification upon entry and all vehicles are subject to search by the State Police. This lot has designated accessible parking spaces.
Hours & Fees Monday - Friday
$10.00 Flat Fee (parkers staying past 3:00 a.m. will be charged for next day parking)
90 minutes or less, no charge at Exit Gate
Hours & Fees Weekends
$5.00 Flat Fee (parkers staying past 3:00 a.m. will be charged for next day parking)
90 minutes or less, no charge at Exit Gate
Card payments only - cash not accepted.
Located on Madison Avenue above the Cultural Education Center, and within easy walking distance to the Empire State Plaza and New York State Museum. This lot has designated accessible parking spaces.
Hours & Fees Monday - Friday
$10.00 Flat Fee
Hours & Fees Weekends and State Holidays
Lot open, no charge
During events, all visitor lots are subject to after-hours and/or weekend fees.
Card payments only - cash not accepted.
Located off Grand Street and within short walking distance to the Empire State Plaza and downtown Albany.
Hours & Fees Monday - Friday
$10.00 Flat Fee
Hours & Fees Weekends and State Holidays
Lot open, no charge
During events, all visitor lots are subject to after-hours and/or weekend fees.
OGS Parking Permit holders may park in the East Parking Garage.
Card payments only - cash not accepted.Located on the corner of South Swan and Elk Street, behind One Commerce Plaza.
Hours & Fees Monday - Friday
$10.00 Flat Fee
Hours & Fees Weekends and State Holidays
Lot open, no charge.
During events, all visitor lots are subject to after-hours and/or weekend fees.
PLEASE NOTE: All fees and hours of operation are subject to change based on operation needs.
Card payments only - cash not accepted.
Additional paid parking may be available in the following private garages (not managed by OGS):
See other parking options on the City of Albany Parking Website:
