Hourly Rates
Downtown Parking Lots:
Monday–Friday 7 AM–5 PM $1/HR
Park for Free:
After 5 PM Monday – Friday
Weekends & Holidays
On-Street Parking:
$1.50/HR (except on State Street $2/HR) (8 AM-6 PM Weekdays)
Note: On-street parking managed by the City of Schenectady.
Payment Options
Pay-by-Plate Parking Meters
How it works:
Payment Options
- Meters accept:
- Coins
- Cash ($1 and $5 bills)
- Credit Cards
Enter Your Information
- License plate number
- Desired amount of parking time
- Payment method
Receipt Info
A receipt is generated, but you do not need to display it on your dashboard.
Important Note
Meters are available at all lots except:
601 Union Street, Amtrak Lot, and the Garage
LAZgo – Scan or Text to Pay – Roll Out Beginning September 2025
How it works:
Scan or Text
Scan the QR code using your phone’s camera or use the provided Text-to-Pay number.
Select Your Stay
Choose how long you want to park and confirm the time and price.
Enter License Plate
Type in your vehicle’s license plate number.
Make Payment
Pay using Apple Pay, Google Pay, or a credit card.
✅ No App or Account Required!
Passport Parking App – Available until the end of 2025
How it Works:
Download the free app, (Android, iPhone).
Enter your zone number and confirm payment.
Enjoy the convenience of paying for and extending your parking session via smartphone.
Passport Parking app payments accepted at all Park Schenectady surface lots and on-street parking. For a list of Parking lots click here.
Schenectady Municipal Parking Garage
The Schenectady Municipal Parking Garage is conveniently located at 407 Hamilton Street. Parking is $1/HR MON-FRI and free after 5 PM on weeknights, weekends, and holidays. Credit card payments ONLY accepted in the parking garage. Passport App payments not accepted in the garage. Monthly parking passes are available, click here for a monthly pass. Please note that monthly passes are subject to availability.
Winter weather off-street parking and free parking for limited Proctors shows also available at the Schenectady Municipal Parking Garage. Click here to sign up for our Parking Alert email to be notified about weather, traffic, and other parking news.
Monthly Parking Options
Monthly parking passes are available for surface lots and at the Schenectady Municipal Parking Garage. Please note that monthly passes are subject to availability. Interested in obtaining a monthly parking pass? Click here.