Visitor Parking Information

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 & Weekends

6:00 a.m. - Midnight - $5.00 (parkers staying past midnight will be charged for next day parking)
60 minutes or less, no charge at Exit Gate

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

6:00 a.m. – 9:59 a.m. - $10.00 
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. - $5.00 
No charge for entry after 2:00 p.m.

Hours & Fees Weekends and State Holidays

Lot open, no charge

During events, all visitor lots are subject to after-hours and/or weekend fees. 

Located off Grand Street and within short walking distance to the Empire State Plaza and downtown Albany.

Hours & Fees Monday - Friday

6:00 a.m. – 9:59 a.m. - $10.00 
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. - $5.00 
No charge for entry after 2:00 p.m. on non-event days

Hours & Fees Weekends and State Holidays

Lot open, no charge

During events, all visitor lots are subject to after-hours and/or weekend fees. 

Located on the corner of South Swan and Elk Street, behind One Commerce Plaza.

Hours & Fees Monday - Friday

6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. - $10.00 
No entry between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
No charge for entry after 5:00 p.m.
No double parking after 2:00 p.m.

Hours & Fees Weekends and State Holidays

Lot open, no charge. 

During events, all visitor lots are subject to after-hours and/or weekend fees. 

Additional paid parking may be available in the following private garages (not managed by OGS):

• Times Union Center, Market Street, 518-427-5066
• Renaissance Hotel, 67 Howard Street, 518-862-9133

See other parking options on the City of Albany Parking Website:

city of albany parking

There is no bus parking at the Empire State Plaza. The McCarty Avenue Lot, off Thruway Exit 23, reserves parking for buses dropping off groups at the Empire State Plaza. Bus parking is free of charge; reservations are not required.

Empire State Plaza to McCarty Avenue Lot

McCarty Avenue Lot to Empire State Plaza