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Parking in the Bronx: The Complete Neighborhood Guide

More manageable than most visitors expect — and a completely different animal on Yankee Stadium game day.

Parking in the Bronx is more manageable than most visitors expect — residential street parking is widely available throughout much of the borough, enforcement is active but navigable, and garage rates are a fraction of what you would pay in Manhattan.

The exception is Yankee Stadium on game day. When the Yankees are playing, the entire parking equation changes within a mile of the stadium. This guide covers both realities — the everyday Bronx parking picture and the game day survival guide.

The Bronx Parking Reality

The Bronx is 42 square miles and most of it is residential. Outside of the immediate Yankee Stadium area and the main commercial corridors, street parking is genuinely available — often for free. The borough is underrated by drivers who assume all of New York City is as difficult as Midtown Manhattan.

Parking by Bronx Neighborhood

Yankee Stadium Area / Concourse

This is the hardest parking area in the Bronx — and on game days it becomes one of the hardest in all of New York City.

• Game days: private lots and garages within walking distance charge $25-$45+ — prices spike as game time approaches

• Pre-book through SpotHero Yankee Stadium for significantly better rates — book as early as possible for playoff games and Yankees vs Red Sox

• Non-game days: parking is much more manageable — residential streets open up significantly

• The 4, B, and D trains run directly to Yankee Stadium — consider parking further away and taking the subway

• Street parking near the stadium disappears 2+ hours before game time on popular games

For the complete game day parking breakdown, see our dedicated guide to parking near Yankee Stadium.

Riverdale

Riverdale is the most affluent neighborhood in the Bronx — a hilly, leafy area in the northwestern corner with a distinctly suburban feel.

• Free street parking is abundant throughout most of Riverdale

• Residential blocks are largely unmetered with light ASP enforcement

• One of the easiest neighborhoods in the entire borough to park in

Fordham and Belmont / Arthur Avenue

Fordham is a busy commercial area. Belmont — home of Arthur Avenue, the real Little Italy of New York — draws heavy food tourism on weekends.

• Fordham Road is heavily metered and busy during business hours

• Arthur Avenue on weekends fills up fast — arrive before noon for street parking

• Pre-book a garage through SpotHero if you are visiting Arthur Avenue on a Saturday

Pelham Bay and Throggs Neck

The eastern Bronx — more suburban, more parking-friendly, and genuinely relaxed compared to the western neighborhoods. Free street parking is abundant throughout both neighborhoods.

City Island

City Island is a small nautical community on summer weekends that draws massive crowds for seafood restaurants.

• Summer weekends: arrive before 11am or you will circle for a long time

• Off-season and weekdays: parking is easy and often free

• No garages on the island — street parking only

Yankee Stadium Game Day: The Complete Parking Guide

Lot	Distance	Typical Game Day Rate
Lot 6 (attached garage)	Steps from stadium	$35-$45+
Lot 2 (Ruppert Plaza)	1 block	$30-$40+
Lot 13 (River Avenue)	2 blocks	$25-$35+
Private lots nearby	2-5 blocks	$20-$35 — varies
Pre-booked via SpotHero	Various	Often $15-$25 — book in advance

Pre-booking a parking spot near Yankee Stadium through SpotHero is one of the most straightforward ways to save $15-$20 and guarantee a spot. Walk-up rates on popular game days spike significantly. Book as early as possible.

The even smarter move: the 4, B, and D trains all stop directly at 161st Street-Yankee Stadium. If you are coming from Manhattan or Brooklyn, taking the subway eliminates parking entirely and often gets you there faster than driving through game day traffic.

Bronx Parking Rules You Must Know

• Alternate side parking: ASP is enforced throughout the Bronx. Most residential blocks have restrictions once per week. Tickets in the Bronx run $45. Check every sign before overnight parking. Read our full alternate side parking guide and the 2026 suspension calendar.

• The 5-minute grace period: If you get a ticket within 5 minutes of a restriction starting, it is legally invalid. Contest it. Read our grace period guide and NYC parking tickets guide.

• Towing near the stadium: Getting towed near Yankee Stadium on game day is a real risk if you park in a No Standing zone or rush hour lane. The tow pound for Bronx vehicles is at 745 Tiffany Street — (718) 585-1555.

• Meter rates: Bronx meter rates run $1.00-$2.00 per hour. Use the ParkNYC app to pay and extend remotely. See our best parking apps guide.

Quick Reference: Bronx Parking by Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Parking Difficulty	Best Strategy
Yankee Stadium (game day)	Very Hard	Pre-book via SpotHero or take the subway
Yankee Stadium (non-game)	Moderate	Street parking available on residential blocks
Riverdale	Easy	Free street parking throughout
Arthur Avenue / Belmont	Moderate weekends	Arrive before noon or pre-book garage
Fordham	Moderate	Side streets off Fordham Road
City Island (summer weekends)	Hard	Arrive before 11am
City Island (off-season)	Easy	Free street parking
Pelham Bay / Throggs Neck	Easy	Free street parking abundant

The Bronx rewards the driver who plans ahead — especially around Yankee Stadium. Know your game day strategy before you leave home, pre-book your parking through SpotHero, and the rest of the borough is genuinely manageable. For the complete guide to parking across all five boroughs, see our NYC parking guide.

Parking rules, game day rates, and neighborhood conditions change. Always read the physical sign on the specific block before you park and verify current stadium lot rates directly.

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