Parking in Downtown Saratoga Springs, NY: Tips & Information
Saratoga Springs, NY is a bustling city with a steady stream of visitors and locals driving downtown to experience the best dining, shopping, and events. New or infrequent visitors to the city are often concerned about where they will find parking, as finding a spot along the main thoroughfare can sometimes prove challenging.
See our breakdown below about the main parking options in the city.
Please Note: We aim to have as accurate parking information as possible, but recommend that you be aware of all posted signs.
Parking Info: Key Notes
- When the seasonal paid summer parking program is in effect, parking in city-owned garages and surface lots is free for residents and downtown employees with permits.
- The City Center Garage is free for the first hour, then $2/hour after, up to a max of $15.
- Free parking is available on Broadway and most side streets.
Seasonal Paid Parking System: Summer 2025
The City of Saratoga Springs is bringing back the seasonal paid parking system in city-owned garages and lots in summer 2025. See specific details below for residents and visitors:
Program Dates
- Program runs from Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day) through Monday, September 1 (Labor Day)
Rates & Parking Details
- Parking in city-owned garages and surface lots costs $2 per hour
- Overnight rate is $12 from 9 PM to 9 AM
- On-street parking remains free for all vehicles
Included Locations
- Woodlawn Avenue multi-level garage
- Spring Street two-level garage
- Walton Street two-level garage
- Spring Street surface lot
- High Rock Avenue surface lot
Free Resident Permits
- Free permits available for Saratoga Springs City residents
- 2024 permits are automatically renewed for 2025
- Residents only need to update their permit if vehicle details have changed
- Permits can be updated or obtained online or at City Hall, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4 PM
School District Permits
- Available to taxpayers in the Saratoga Springs City School District
- Monthly permit costs: $35 for May and June, $45 for July, $55 for August and September
- Seasonal permit costs $100 and must be purchased in May or June
- Permits are available through the City’s online portal
Library Lot Parking
- Located on Putnam Street at the Saratoga Springs Public Library
- Library patrons can get a free permit at the library's front desk
- With a permit, parking is free for three hours daily between 9 AM and 9 PM
- Without a library permit, parking costs $2 per hour from 6 PM to 9 AM and $12 overnight
Downtown Business Employee Permits
- Free permits available to employees of downtown Saratoga Springs businesses
- Employers must register their fleet with the City
- Previously registered fleets will be reactivated for 2025
- Employers can contact parking@saratoga-springs.org to register
Enforcement & Reminders
- Permit holders must follow time and location restrictions
- Do not park in 2- or 3-hour zones if staying longer
- Ticket forgiveness is available if the driver was eligible for a permit but did not have one at the time of the ticket
- All outstanding parking tickets must be paid before a permit can be issued
Parking Garages
Woodlawn Avenue Garage: 34 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs
4 levels of parking, provides easy access to downtown, and located just one half block off Broadway. The outside lot, ground level, and ramp offer 3-hour parking from 9:00am-6:00pm. Levels 2 and 3, and Level 1 spaces not adjacent to the ramp, offer 24-hour parking. Additional parking is available on the roof.
Woodlawn/Walton Street Garage: 37 Walton Street, Saratoga Springs
Conveniently located along Walton Street and Woodlawn Avenue near the north end of Broadway. The upper deck has no time limit parking restrictions with the exception that the lot is closed everyday from 11:00pm-7:00am for maintenance purposes.
The ground level of the parking deck has two different regulations; south of the entrance there is a 3-hour time limit from the hours of 9:00am-6:00pm and north of the entrance there is a 24-hour time limit.
Putnam Street Garage: 21 Putnam Street, Saratoga Springs
Offers easy access to Congress Park, and it is located between Spring and Putnam Street. The lower level offers 3-hour parking from 9:00am-6:00pm, and the upper level offers 24-hour parking except for the 19 spaces immediately adjacent to the western wall, which are 3-hour parking.
There is no parking on the upper level from 11:00pm-6:00am, November 1 - April 1, so plowing can be done overnight.
High Rock Avenue / City Center Garage: 37 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
This parking garage is managed by the Saratoga Springs City Center. The facility features secure covered parking for over 620 vehicles and a pedestrian bridge on Level 3 over Maple Avenue that leads into the City Center.
This garage offers a pay per park system with the first hour of parking free, and each additional hour being $2, up to a per day maximum of $15. In addition, the City Center parking facility is a designated CDTA Trolley Stop for anyone interested in heading to the track.
Public Parking/Surface Lots
- Broadway: Across from Walton Street is a small parking lot. It is located next to the restricted Ellsworth Jones Place parking lot. Check the parking signs as you drive in.
- Spring Street: Across the street from the Putnam Street garage, this lot offers easy access to Congress Park. This lot features 24-hour parking, except for the spaces immediately adjacent to Spring Street (the southernmost spaces), which are 3-hour parking.
- Saratoga Springs Public Library: A parking lot is available at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. This is for library patrons with a library lot parking permit. Visit their Q&A page for details.
- Henry Street: North of the Saratoga Springs Public Library is a free parking lot on Henry Street.
- Congress Park Centre: A large parking lot between Congress Street and Washington. Parking is free for two hours, and $5/hour after that.
- Congress Plaza: Offers access to shops in Congress Plaza, but is only open for patrons.
Free Street Parking
Free street parking is available on both sides of Broadway, and on most side streets in downtown Saratoga, such as:
- Maple Avenue
- Lake Avenue
- Phila Street
- High Rock Avenue
- Spring Street
- Church Street
- Railroad Place
- Congress Street
- Division Street
- Washington Street
Be aware of any posted time limits.
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