News Article

Timed Parking Regulations Lifted in Washington Park & Downtown Resident Parking at Riverfront Garage in Anticipation of Forecasted Snow

February 24, 2022

Timed Parking Regulations Lifted in Washington Park & Downtown Resident Parking at Riverfront Garage in Anticipation of Forecasted Snow

Washington Park: The City of Albany has announced that timed parking regulations in Washington Park will be suspended beginning at 6:00pm on Thursday 2/24/22, through 8:30am on Monday 2/28/22.

During this time residents are encouraged to park in the marked parking spaces in Washington Park to help reduce the number vehicles parked on surrounding streets while the city staff performs snow removal.

Please Note: Beginning Monday 2/28/22 at 9:00am, timed parking regulations within Washington Park will be enforced as signed.

D owntown Albany Riverfront Garage: With forecasted snow accumulations of 5-8+ inches, the Albany Parking Authority will be offering free parking at the Riverfront Parking Garage to Downtown Albany residents beginning at 4:00pm on Friday 2/25/22 through 6:00am on Monday 2/28/22.

Residents in the areas near the Riverfront Garage are encouraged to park on the lower (inside) level of this location during these times to help reduce the number vehicles parked on street while the city staff performs snow removal.

Please Note: Free garage parking for downtown residents will be available at the Riverfront Garage only and cars left in the garage past 6:00am on Monday 2/28 will be subject to the garages normal parking fees.

The Riverfront Garage is located just off Broadway in Downtown Albany at 2 Columbia St. and features approximately 350+ covered parking spaces.