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Parking Near Madison Square Garden: Best Streets & Timing (2025)

Parking Near Madison Square Garden: Best Streets & Timing (2025)

If you time it right, you can skip pricey lots and still park near MSG. This guide shows the exact windows and streets locals use—plus a curbside handoff flow that takes minutes instead of circling.

Quick Take (TL;DR)

  • Start 60–90 minutes before showtime.
  • Aim west of 8th Ave, 30th–36th St, toward 9th/10th Ave.
  • Confirm a curbside handoff in-app with car details and a clear corner landmark.

Best Times & Places

  • Weekdays: 4:30–6:30pm pre-event; 10–11pm post-event exits.
  • Weekends: 5–7pm pre-event; 9:45–10:45pm post-event.
  • Hot zones: 30th–36th between 9th–10th Ave; edges of the Garment District.

Step-by-Step (How to Do It)

Open ParkingSwap 60–90 minutes before start time.

Send a request with your car color/make/model and a landmark (e.g., “33rd & 10th, deli corner”).

On match, meet at the specified corner and complete the handoff.

Mark “Parked successfully” and leave a short note to help the next driver.

Common Mistakes

  • Arriving too late → Shift 20–30 minutes earlier.
  • Vague meet points → Always include a corner or storefront landmark.
  • Ignoring meter hours → Read the rate box; some corridors extend past 7pm.

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FAQ

Is free street parking realistic near MSG? Yes, if you start earlier and target residential blocks west of 8th Ave. How early should I begin searching on event nights? Yes, if you start earlier and target residential blocks west of 8th Ave. How early should I begin searching on event nights? Open the app and begin requests 60–90 minutes before showtime.

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