Park Slope turns over on a schedule: school mornings, dinner hours, and weekend park traffic. This guide shows the exact windows and streets locals watch—plus a curbside handoff flow that beats circling.

Quick Take

• Weekday churn at 7–9am and 6–9pm. • Weekend openings near Prospect Park late mornings and mid-afternoons. • Focus on cross streets off 5th Ave and 7th Ave, plus Prospect Park West spurs.

Best Times & Places

• Weekdays: 7–9am (school rush), 6–9pm (dinner/commuter returns). • Weekends: 10am–1pm near the park; 4–6pm pre-dinner. • Hot zones: 3rd–9th St between 6th/7th Ave, Prospect Park West side streets, 11th–15th St near 5th Ave.

Step-by-Step (How to Do It)

• Open ParkingSwap 20–40 minutes before your chosen window.
• Send a request with car color/make/model and a corner landmark.
• On match, meet at the specified corner and complete the handoff.
• Mark “Parked successfully” and leave a short note for the next driver.

Common Mistakes (and Easy Fixes)

• Arriving after 9pm → Shift 20–30 minutes earlier for better odds. • Hunting only on avenues → Work the cross streets just off 5th/7th. • Skipping park edges on weekends → Prospect Park West spurs often free up around noon.

FAQ

• Q: Is Park Slope mostly meters?

• A: No—residential blocks are largely free with alt-side rules; meters cluster on commercial avenues.
• A: No—residential blocks are largely free with alt-side rules; meters cluster on commercial avenues.
• Q: When do weekends open up?
• A: Late morning near Prospect Park and mid-afternoon before dinner hours.

Next Steps • Open ParkingSwap now and set alerts for your preferred windows.