Parking Near Shea Stadium, Flushing
Where Can I Park for Shea Stadium Events?
For events at Shea Stadium, official guidance places parking north of Citi Field on the west side of Shea Road. Pre-pay parking costs $40, while drive-up parking costs $50. Parksy also lists a garage at 133-17 41st Ave, 0.9 mi away, for $10 a day, and Mets – Willets Point is 252 yd away with a 3-minute walk.
- Address
- Roosevelt Avenue
- Closest listed space
- Premium Garage Space Available in Heart of New York, 0.9 mi (18 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Mets – Willets Point, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
Parking Near Flushing
Shea Stadium, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
Event-Day Parking at Shea Stadium in Queens
For events at Shea, official venue guidance places parking north of Citi Field on the west side of Shea Road (mlb.com). Drivers who pre-pay pay $40, while drive-up parking costs $50 upon arrival (mlb.com). Parking at regular-season Mets games costs $40 per car, while large vehicles cost $80 (citifieldstadium.com).
Special events use different official rates, with parking listed at $60 for cars and $120 for large vehicles (citifieldstadium.com). Bus and oversize vehicle parking costs $80, and all lots open 2.5 hours before game time (nycfc.com).
Event-Day Street Restrictions Near Roosevelt Avenue
The official parking information places the venue lots north of Citi Field and west of Shea Road (mlb.com). That location makes Shea Road a key approach for drivers arriving by car, particularly when event traffic is building around the Roosevelt Avenue venue.
Official matchday guidance says all parking lots open 2.5 hours before game time (nycfc.com). Drivers arriving for a 5:00PM game should therefore expect the parking operation to be open before the event start (nycfc.com). Use the official lot approach rather than relying on an unplanned curb space during a busy game or special event.
Parksy Parking Spaces Near Shea
Parksy lists an affordable parking garage at 133-17 41st Ave, 0.9 mi from Shea, for $10 a day. The 0.9-mile distance makes this a longer walk after a show or match than a space beside the venue, so allow extra time when leaving with event crowds.
A premium garage space in New York is also listed 0.9 mi away for $55.62 a day. Both priced Parksy options are garage spaces rather than curbside parking, giving drivers an alternative to the official event lots while keeping the venue within walking distance in Queens, near Flushing.
Named Alternatives to the Shea Venue Lots
Citi Field parking is the named nearby alternative in the official guidance, with regular-season Mets parking priced at $40 per car and $80 for a large vehicle (citifieldstadium.com). Special events are priced at $60 for cars and $120 for large vehicles (citifieldstadium.com).
Matchday information also identifies bus and oversize vehicle parking at $80 (nycfc.com). The lots open 2.5 hours before game time (nycfc.com), which gives drivers a defined arrival window for Citi Field or a nearby event rather than depending on street parking around Roosevelt Avenue.
Mets – Willets Point Rail Access to Shea
Mets – Willets Point is the nearest station, 252 yd from Shea and a 3-minute walk. The station provides the simplest rail arrival for visitors who want to avoid event-day driving and the busiest vehicle approaches around Roosevelt Avenue.
The venue is in Queens, near Flushing, and sits 1.0 mi from Flushing centre. A short rail-and-walk journey from Mets – Willets Point leaves visitors close to the event grounds without needing to find a space after the official parking lots fill.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Shea Stadium Events?
For events at Shea Stadium, official guidance places parking north of Citi Field on the west side of Shea Road. Pre-pay parking costs $40, while drive-up parking costs $50. Parksy also lists a garage at 133-17 41st Ave, 0.9 mi away, for $10 a day, and Mets – Willets Point is 252 yd away with a 3-minute walk.
How Much Does Event-Day Parking Cost at Shea Stadium?
Pre-pay parking costs $40, while drive-up parking costs $50 upon arrival. Regular-season Mets parking costs $40 per car and $80 for large vehicles. Special events use rates of $60 for cars and $120 for large vehicles. Bus and oversize vehicle parking costs $80.
Where Are the Official Parking Lots for Shea Stadium?
Official venue guidance places the parking lots north of Citi Field on the west side of Shea Road. This is the official lot approach for drivers arriving around Roosevelt Avenue during an event, rather than relying on an unplanned curb space when traffic is building.
When Do the Parking Lots Open for Events at Shea Stadium?
All parking lots open 2.5 hours before game time. For a 5:00PM game, the parking operation is open before the event starts. This provides a defined arrival window for Citi Field or a nearby event during busy traffic around Roosevelt Avenue.
Are There Cheaper Parking Options Near Shea Stadium?
Parksy lists an affordable parking garage at 133-17 41st Ave, 0.9 mi away, for $10 a day. It also lists a premium garage space in New York 0.9 mi away for $55.62 a day. Both are garage spaces within walking distance in Queens, near Flushing.
What Is the Nearest Train Station to Shea Stadium?
Mets – Willets Point is the nearest station, 252 yd away with a 3-minute walk. It offers a rail-and-walk arrival close to the event grounds, avoiding the busiest vehicle approaches and the need to find parking after the official lots fill.
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