White Plains Parking Guide: Garages, Lots, Rates & Street Parking (2026)

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Parking in White Plains, NY: The Complete 2026 Guide

Finding parking in White Plains, NY doesn't have to be a headache. Whether you're commuting from the Metro-North station, catching dinner downtown, shopping at The Westchester, or visiting the White Plains Hospital area, this 2026 guide covers every White Plains parking option: downtown garages, municipal lots, street meters and their rates, the ParkWhitePlains app, and what to do if you get a ticket.

White Plains parking is affordable by Westchester standards — many city garages run about $1 an hour — but knowing where to go saves you both money and time spent circling the block. Here's the complete breakdown.

White Plains Parking at a Glance

Most downtown White Plains parking falls into three buckets: city garages (cheapest for longer stays, typically around $1 an hour), municipal surface lots (about $1.50 an hour with a 3-hour maximum), and street meters (roughly $1 to $1.25 an hour, enforced during business hours). The ParkWhitePlains app lets you pay for meters and lots right from your phone. Rates below are typical as of 2026 — always confirm on posted signs or in the app, since prices and hours change.

Downtown White Plains Parking Garages

Garages are your best bet for stays longer than a couple of hours. They're cheaper than feeding a meter all day, they're covered, and downtown White Plains has thousands of garage spots.

Chester-Maple Garage

874 spots right in the downtown core, typically around $1 an hour. One of the best values in the city if you're spending the day downtown.

Hamilton-Main Garage

1,011 spots near Main Street with similar ~$1-an-hour pricing. Handy for City Center, the downtown restaurant row, and the City Center 15 cinema.

Lexington-Grove East & West Garages

The biggest downtown option, with a combined 2,792 spots across the East and West garages. Around $1 an hour. When every other garage looks full, try here first.

White Plains Center Garage

2,222 spots at about $1 an hour, open all day. Monthly and quarterly permits are available if you park downtown regularly for work.

Library Garage

557 spots next to the White Plains Library. Around $1 an hour — convenient for the library, nearby offices, and downtown errands.

Longview-Cromwell Garage

769 spots on the edge of downtown at around $1 an hour. A solid backup when the central garages fill up during events or the holiday season.

TransCenter Garage (Best for Commuters)

838 spots steps from the White Plains Metro-North station, around $1 an hour. If you're catching the train into the city, this is the garage to know.

Municipal Parking Lots in White Plains

The city's surface lots are great for quick stops. Most charge $1.50 an hour with a 3-hour maximum stay, typically enforced about 9am to 6pm.

Court Street Lot (Municipal Lot 14)

125 Court St. 128 spots at $1.50 an hour with a 3-hour max. Central location with easy in-and-out access.

Waller-Maple Lot (Municipal Lot 11)

185 spots at about $3 for two hours. Good option for the Waller Avenue side of downtown.

Mitchell Place Lot (Municipal Lot 8)

60 spots at about $3 for two hours. Small but convenient for the Mitchell Place area.

Quarropas Street Lot (Municipal Lot 12)

Just 17 spots — easy to miss, but handy when it's open and you're nearby.

Street Parking in White Plains

Metered street parking runs about $1 an hour outside the central zone and around $1.25 an hour in the downtown core. Meters are typically enforced during business hours (often 9am–6pm), but hours vary by block — always read the posted signs before you walk away.

Look for ParkWhitePlains decals on meters and signs: in app zones you can pay and extend your session from your phone instead of digging for coins or running back to feed the meter.

Paying for Parking With the ParkWhitePlains App

ParkWhitePlains is the City of White Plains' official parking app, powered by Passport. Download it for iOS or Android, create and verify your account, find your zone number on the nearby signs, and pay from your phone. You can extend your session remotely, get alerts before your time expires, and receive email receipts for every session.

For the full step-by-step walkthrough, see our ParkWhitePlains app guide.

Got a Parking Ticket? Here's How to Pay It

If a ticket lands on your windshield, you can pay online through the city's citation portal, by phone, by mail, or in person at the Parking Violations Office at 77 South Lexington Ave (open weekdays, 9am–4pm). Don't sit on it — fines grow quickly with late penalties, and unpaid tickets can lead to registration holds or even booting and towing for repeat offenders.

Our full guide walks through how to pay a White Plains parking ticket, including deadlines, fees, and how to dispute a ticket if you think it was issued in error.

White Plains Parking Tips

Commuting by train? Park at the TransCenter Garage — it's built for Metro-North riders and priced for all-day stays.

Heading downtown for dinner or a show? Skip the meters and go straight to a garage. Around $1 an hour beats feeding a meter, and you won't have to cut your evening short.

Just running errands? A municipal lot at $1.50 an hour is perfect for stays under three hours.

Visiting during an event? Downtown fills up fast on event nights. Check our White Plains events calendar before you go, and aim for the Lexington-Grove garages — with nearly 2,800 combined spots, they're the hardest to fill.

Always check the signs. Rates, hours, and time limits vary by block and change over time. When in doubt, the ParkWhitePlains app shows current rates for your zone.

White Plains Parking FAQs

Is there free parking in White Plains?

Some meters and lots are free outside enforcement hours — often evenings and Sundays — but it varies by location. Check the posted signs or the ParkWhitePlains app, which shows when parking is free in your zone.

Where is the cheapest parking in downtown White Plains?

City garages at around $1 an hour are usually the cheapest option for stays over two hours. For quick stops under three hours, municipal lots at $1.50 an hour are hard to beat.

Can I park overnight in White Plains?

Overnight rules vary by garage and street. Some garages allow overnight parking; most street meters do not. Check the specific location's posted rules before leaving your car overnight.

Does the ParkWhitePlains app work in parking garages?

The app covers designated city meter and lot zones. Some garages use their own payment systems, so check the signage when you enter.

What happens if I don't pay a White Plains parking ticket?

Fines escalate with late penalties and can lead to holds on your vehicle registration renewal, collection actions, and booting or towing for multiple unpaid tickets. A $35–$65 ticket can double quickly — pay or dispute it before the deadline printed on the ticket.

Parking in White Plains is straightforward once you know the system: garages for long stays, lots for quick stops, meters for in-and-out errands, and the ParkWhitePlains app to tie it all together. Bookmark this guide for your next trip downtown.