Parking Near Central Park Zoo, Upper East Side

Landmark Parking · Upper East Side, New York · Central Park Zoo

Published 17 Sep 2026 · 3 min read · Reviewed by the Parksy Editorial Team

830 5th Avenue

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Where Can I Park for Central Park Zoo?

There is no parking at Central Park Zoo itself, so drivers should reserve a nearby garage in advance. Parksy lists a secure 24/7 garage 310 yards away at $32.95 an hour, while spaces at 3 E. 67th St. are 316 yards away at $35 a day. The zoo opens at 10:40 AM.

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Address: 830 5th Avenue
Closest listed space: Secure & Convenient 24/7 Garage Parking in NYC, 310 yd (4 min walk)
Nearest station: Fifth Avenue-59th Street, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)

Parking Near Upper East Side

Secure & Convenient 24/7 Garage Parking in NYC $32.95/hr 310 yd Prime Parking at 3 E. 67th St. iPark - Upper East Side $35.00/day 316 yd Convenient Valet Parking at 3 E. 67th St., NYC $35.00/day 316 yd Convenient Covered Parking at 2 E. 60th St., NYC $12.00/hr 0.2 mi Convenient Valet Parking at 2 E. 60th St., NYC $12.00/hr 0.2 mi Convenient Covered Parking at 35-39 E. 61st St., NYC $67.88/day 0.2 mi

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Central Park Zoo, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels

Parking at Central Park Zoo on 5th Avenue

There is no parking at Central Park Zoo itself, so drivers should plan for a nearby garage rather than expecting an attraction car park. The zoo recommends booking convenient and affordable parking in advance (centralparkzoo.com).

The site is at 830 5th Avenue in Central Park, near Upper East Side. The zoo opens at 10:40 AM (centralparkzoo.com), making an early garage reservation useful for visitors arriving around opening time.

Nearby Garages for the Central Park Zoo Visit

The zoo’s getting-here guidance points visitors toward the many nearby parking garages rather than an on-site facility (centralparkzoo.com). Garage parking is the practical choice for keeping a car near 830 5th Avenue while visiting the site.

The Parksy spaces below cover these nearby areas, including covered, valet and secure garage options, so drivers can select a location based on walking distance and the required parking period.

Parksy Parking Spaces Near Central Park Zoo

Parksy lists a secure 24/7 garage space 310 yards away at $32.95 an hour. Two spaces at 3 E. 67th St. are 316 yards away, with a garage option at $35 a day and a valet option at $35 a day.

At 2 E. 60th St., covered and valet spaces are both 0.2 miles away at $30 an hour. A covered space at 35-39 E. 61st St. is also 0.2 miles away and costs $67.88 a day.

Walking and Rail Access From Fifth Avenue-59th Street

Fifth Avenue-59th Street is the nearest station, 0.2 miles from Central Park Zoo and a 5-minute walk away. This gives drivers the option of parking farther from the park edge and completing the final part of the journey by rail and on foot.

The destination is in Central Park near Upper East Side, at 830 5th Avenue. From the Upper East Side center, the site is 0.8 miles away, so the nearby station provides the clearest rail reference for planning an arrival without driving directly to the entrance.

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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 Central Park Zoo?

Is There Parking at Central Park Zoo?

There is no parking at Central Park Zoo itself. The zoo recommends booking convenient and affordable parking in advance, and its getting-here guidance points visitors toward nearby parking garages. Garage parking is the practical choice for keeping a car near 830 5th Avenue while visiting the site.

What Are the Closest Parking Spaces Near the Zoo?

Parksy lists a secure 24/7 garage space 310 yards away at $32.95 an hour. Two spaces at 3 E. 67th St. are 316 yards away, with both a garage option and a valet option available at $35 a day.

How Much Does Nearby Parking Cost?

At 2 E. 60th St., covered and valet spaces are both 0.2 miles away at $30 an hour. A covered space at 35-39 E. 61st St. is also 0.2 miles away and costs $67.88 a day. Spaces at 3 E. 67th St. cost $35 a day.

Can I Park Farther Away and Take the Train?

Fifth Avenue-59th Street is the nearest station, 0.2 miles from Central Park Zoo and a 5-minute walk away. Drivers can park farther from the park edge and complete the final part of the journey by rail and on foot.

Where Is the Zoo and When Does It Open?

The site is at 830 5th Avenue in Central Park, near Upper East Side. The zoo opens at 10:40 AM, making an early garage reservation useful for visitors arriving around opening time. From the Upper East Side center, the site is 0.8 miles away.