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Albany Police Department
Sunday February 28th, 2021 :: 01:12 p.m. EST

Advisory

Parking and Transportation Information for Washington Avenue Armory Vaccination Site in Albany

Where Can I Park?

For those who have vaccination appointments for the Washington Avenue Armory site in Albany, parking WILL NOT be available directly at The Armory.

Parking will be available nearby at the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Elk Street Parking Lot.

*Please note that the entrance to this parking lot is located on Spruce Street.*

There are several hundred parking spaces available in this lot with a number of handicap parking spaces also available.

Getting to The Washington Avenue Armory from the Parking Lot:

There are two ways to get to the vaccination site from the OGS Parking Lot:

- The Armory is a short walk (4-5 minute) from the lot to the building.

- For those who need transportation from the parking lot, CDTA will be running a trolley shuttle to and from the parking lot. This shuttle will run a continuous loop during the operating hours.

Limited Handicap Parking Near The Armory:

There will be a limited number of on street handicap parking spaces available on Washington Avenue opposite the Washington Avenue Armory. These spaces will be clearly labeled and monitored.

*Please note, on-street parking in front of the Washington Avenue Armory will be strictly prohibited. These spaces are designated for the OGS Parking Lot shuttle.

I'm not from Albany, How to I Find the Parking Lot?

Suggested Transportation Routes via Motor Vehicle to the OGS Parking Lot:

Motorists traveling from outside of the City of Albany from the East, West or North, should use Interstate 787 southbound to Exit 4B, Clinton Avenue. Once off the exit continue straight on Clinton Avenue to Lark Street. Take a left on to Lark Street to Spruce Street. Proceed to take a left onto Spruce Street to the parking lot which will be a short distance down the road on the right.

Motorists traveling from outside of the City of Albany from the south should use Interstae 787 northbound to Exit 4 (Downtown) Quay Street. Continue on Quay Street to the Clinton Avenue ramp. Once on the ramp continue straight on Clinton Avenue to Lark Street. Once at Lark Street, take a left onto Lark Street to you come to Spruce Street. Proceed to take a left onto Spruce Street to the parking lot which is a short distance down the road on the right.

Motorists traveling from inside of the City of Albany should follow posted signs directing motorist to the Elk Street Parking Lot via Lark Street to Spruce Street.

All posted on street parking restrictions and metered parking spaces will be enforced per the parking regulations displayed on each roadway. Vehicles in violation are subject to ticketing/or tow.

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Albany Police Department
165 Henry Johnson Boulevard
Albany, NY 12210

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