--- description: Park near the Metropolitan Opera House with a 24-hour Lincoln Center garage, Parksy spaces from $25 a day, and Empire Theatre station 122 yards away. title: Parking Near Metropolitan Opera House, Manhattan | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-metropolitan-opera-house-manhattan-3107a1.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Metropolitan Opera House, Manhattan Landmark Parking · Manhattan, New York · Metropolitan Opera House Published 17 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 130 West 39th Street [Airport Parking (LGA)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/ny/lga) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/ny/manhattan) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/ny/manhattan) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/ny/manhattan) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/manhattan) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ny/manhattan) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/ny/manhattan) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/ny/manhattan) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/ny/manhattan) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/ny/manhattan) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/ny/manhattan) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/ny/manhattan) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/ny/manhattan) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/ny/manhattan) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/ny/manhattan) Where Can I Park for the Metropolitan Opera House? The Lincoln Center “park and lock” garage is the official option, located underneath Lincoln Center and open to the public 24 hours a day. Nearby Parksy choices include a garage at 143-145 West 40th Street and a valet at Icon Parking, both 102 yards away for $25 a day. Empire Theatre station is 122 yards away, a 2-minute walk. Listen to article 5:29 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
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130 West 39th Street
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Convenient Parking Garage at 143-145 W. 40th St., NYC, 102 yd (2 min walk)
Nearest station
Empire Theatre, 122 yd (2 min walk)
## Parking Near Manhattan [Convenient Parking Garage at 143-145 W. 40th St., NYC $25.00/day 102 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ny/new-york/convenient-parking-garage-at-143-145-w-40th-st-nyc-138675) [Convenient Valet Parking at Icon Parking in New York, NY $25.00/day 102 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ny/new-york/convenient-valet-parking-at-icon-parking-in-new-yo-138713) [Valet Parking at 150 W. 38th St. Garage in NYC $30.00/day 111 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ny/new-york/valet-parking-at-150-w-38th-st-garage-in-nyc-138018) [Convenient Valet Parking at 150 W. 38th St. in NYC $30.00/day 111 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ny/new-york/convenient-valet-parking-at-150-w-38th-st-in-nyc-138031) [Convenient Covered Parking in New York City $39.00/day 194 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ny/new-york/convenient-covered-parking-in-new-york-city-139589) [Convenient Covered Parking Garage in Midtown NYC $39.00/day 194 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ny/new-york/convenient-covered-parking-garage-in-midtown-nyc-139599) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Metropolitan Opera House, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-metropolitan-opera-house-manhattan-3107a1.webp) Metropolitan Opera House, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Lincoln Center Garage for Metropolitan Opera House Visits The Lincoln Center “park and lock” garage is the official parking option for the Metropolitan Opera House, located underneath Lincoln Center and open to the public 24 hours a day (metopera.org). Its location suits drivers attending performances who want to leave a vehicle near the Lincoln Center complex rather than search Midtown West streets. The Metropolitan Opera House is at 130 West 39th Street in Midtown West, near Manhattan. The official venue page also directs visitors to make parking reservations within three weeks of a performance date (metopera.org). Reservations are particularly relevant for evening performances, when nearby garages serve theater and entertainment traffic. ## Parksy Spaces Within 194 Yards of the Site Parksy lists a garage space at 143-145 West 40th Street, 102 yards from the site, for $25 a day. A valet space at Icon Parking in New York is also 102 yards away and costs $25 a day. Both options place drivers close to the 130 West 39th Street entrance. Two valet listings at 150 West 38th Street are 111 yards away and cost $30 a day. A covered parking space in New York City and a covered parking garage in Midtown NYC are each 194 yards away, with both priced at $39 a day. The short distances make these spaces practical for drivers carrying formalwear or arriving close to curtain time. Show map of Manhattan ## Named Garages Around Lincoln Center and the Opera District Lincoln Center identifies an on-site parking garage for guests and says it has partnered with Metropolis to enhance the parking experience (lincolncenter.org). The Metropolitan Opera House is part of the Lincoln Center complex, so this is the principal named garage beyond the nearby Parksy spaces. Other named garages listed near the venue include LAZ Parking at One Lincoln Plaza Garage, SP+ at 2 Lincoln Plaza Garage, and GMC Parking at Lincoln Plaza Tower Garage (newyorkcitytheatre.com). These garages give drivers several named destinations around Lincoln Center instead of relying on curb availability around West 39th Street. ## Performance Traffic and Midtown West Street Parking Performance evenings create additional pressure around the Metropolitan Opera House because the venue offers parking reservations within three weeks of a performance date (metopera.org). Drivers using surrounding Midtown West streets need to follow the posted curb signs and restrictions at the parking location. West 39th Street, West 40th Street, and West 38th Street are the streets represented by nearby parking listings, while the official garage is underneath Lincoln Center. The site is filed near Manhattan but sits in Midtown West. ## Empire Theatre Station and Walking Access to the Venue Empire Theatre station is the nearest station to the Metropolitan Opera House, at 122 yards away and a 2-minute walk. The short connection makes rail a practical alternative when a performance coincides with heavy Midtown West traffic or limited garage access. From Empire Theatre, visitors can continue on foot to 130 West 39th Street without arranging a second vehicle transfer. The station's 122-yard distance and 2-minute walk put public transit close to the site, while the Lincoln Center garage remains open to the public 24 hours a day for drivers (metopera.org). Show street view near Metropolitan Opera House ## Sources - [Metropolitan Opera House website](https://www.metopera.org) - [New York Department of Transportation](https://www.dot.ny.gov) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [Getting Here](https://www.metopera.org/visit/getting-here/) - [FAQ](https://www.metopera.org/about/faq/) - [Getting Here](https://www.lincolncenter.org/series/visit/info/getting-here) \* 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 the Metropolitan Opera House? The Lincoln Center “park and lock” garage is the official option, located underneath Lincoln Center and open to the public 24 hours a day. Nearby Parksy choices include a garage at 143-145 West 40th Street and a valet at Icon Parking, both 102 yards away for $25 a day. Empire Theatre station is 122 yards away, a 2-minute walk. ### Is There an Official Garage for Metropolitan Opera House Parking? Lincoln Center’s “park and lock” garage is the official parking option and is located underneath Lincoln Center. It is open to the public 24 hours a day. Lincoln Center says it has partnered with Metropolis to enhance the parking experience, making the on-site garage a named destination for guests. ### How Much Do Nearby Parking Spaces Cost? Parksy lists a garage at 143-145 West 40th Street for $25 a day and a valet space at Icon Parking for $25 a day, with both 102 yards from the site. Two valet listings at 150 West 38th Street cost $30 a day and are 111 yards away. Covered options 194 yards away cost $39 a day. ### Should I Reserve Parking for an Evening Performance? The official venue page directs visitors to make parking reservations within three weeks of a performance date. Reservations are particularly relevant for evening performances, when nearby garages serve theater and entertainment traffic. Drivers using surrounding Midtown West streets should follow posted curb signs and restrictions at the parking location. ### Which Named Garages Are Near Lincoln Center? Named garages near the venue include LAZ Parking at One Lincoln Plaza Garage, SP+ at 2 Lincoln Plaza Garage, and GMC Parking at Lincoln Plaza Tower Garage. Lincoln Center also identifies an on-site parking garage for guests. These destinations provide several garage choices around Lincoln Center instead of relying on curb availability. ### Can I Take Public Transit Instead of Parking? Empire Theatre station is the nearest station to the site, at 122 yards away and a 2-minute walk. Visitors can continue on foot from the station without arranging a second vehicle transfer. 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