Founded by John D. Rockefeller III, The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is a complex of buildings in the Lincoln Square neighborhood in Manhattan, NY. It hosts many notable performing arts organizations, which are nationally and internationally renowned, including the New York Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Opera, and the New York City Ballet. Read below for parking options that have the most notable performances.
This guide provides information about parking options for The Lincoln Center for Performing Arts. Below you can find our recommendations for online parking reservations, street parking, nearby garage options, and list of resources that are useful for Lincoln Center visitors.
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Best Parking Deals Near The Lincoln Center
Parking near The Lincoln Center can be easy if you do some research ahead of time. We have compiled a few of the best discount deals in the table below, so you can compare and find the best parking solution for your visit to the Lincoln Center. Reserve a parking space ahead of time and remove the stress of parking on the fly!
| Address | Reserve Parking? | Price Range | Distance From The Lincoln Center |
| 511 W 54th St. | Book Now! | $30- any 3 hours | 0.48 mi |
| 440 W 57th St. | Book Now! | $20- any 6 hours | 0.35 mi |
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30 W 63rd St.
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Book Now! | $25 – any 6 hours | 0.15 mi |
| 330 W 58th St. | Book Now! | $30- any 6 hours | 0.28 mi |
| 355 W 71st St. | Book Now! | $25 – any 12 hours | 0.56 mi |
| 401 W 62nd St. | Book Now! | $40- any 12 hours | 0.48 mi |
| 140-160 Riverside Blvd. | Book Now! | $25- any 24 hours | 0.44 mi |
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Lincoln Center Garage Parking Reservations
Explore Lincoln Center parking options in the map below and use SpotHero to book a guaranteed space ahead of time!
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Tips For Street Parking Near The Lincoln Center
Fortunately, parking near central park’s west side is not as daunting as much of lower manhattan. Although finding street parking is possible, you must plan strategically. Be sure to pay careful attention to all signs, especially those about street cleaning, to avoid getting an expensive NYC parking ticket or having your car towed.
- Limited unmetered parking is available from 66th and up in between Columbus and Central Park West. Availability and restrictions are subject to change. Most of this area is subject to alt-side parking during the day, so beware of signs with a crossed out “P” before leaving your vehicle.
- The further north and towards central park you travel, the greater the odds you find an on-street spot.
- 2 hour metered parking is also available throughout the evening on a first come basis on both Columbus and Broadway Avenues for 3.50/hour.
Alternate Side Parking Near The Lincoln Center
Alternate Side parking or “Alt-Side Parking” for short, are a set of NYC parking restrictions that make parking illegal on one side of the street for a few hours a day to allow for street cleaning. All areas marked by a red capital “P” with a broom across it indicates alt-side parking. Restrictions are subject to suspension for holidays and emergencies, but typically are on restricted for varying 3 hour time periods. Check out the NYCDOT twitter feed @NYCASP on alt-side parking to make sure you’re on the right side of the street!
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Lincoln Center Garage Parking Options
Lincoln Center Park and Lock Garage (Self-Service)
Lincoln Center’s own garage is right on campus and allows you to reserve your spot in advance. Entrances are on 62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam (South and Westbound traffic) and 65th Street between Amsterdam and Broadway (North and Eastbound traffic).
To book parking ahead of time at the Lincoln Center garage click here.
Icon Parking near The Lincoln Center
North side of West 65th Street, between Amsterdam and Broadway. May also be entered from West 66th Street.
To book parking ahead of time at the Icon Parking garage click here.
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Getting to The Lincoln Center
Click “Directions” in the top left of the window below for the quickest route to the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
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Lincoln Center Parking Resources
- SpotHero – allows you to easily compare Lincoln Center parking rates while booking online or your smartphone
- ParkingPanda– Compare rates for Lincoln Center parking garages
- TrippSavvy– Read Trip Savvy’s visitors guide for everything you need to plan your visit to Lincoln Center
- LincolnCenter– Official visitors guide to the Lincoln Center
- TripAdvisor– Check out what users have to say about cheap parking options near Lincoln Center
