Parksy Data Reveals Stark Contrast in Parking Availability Around Major U.S. Venues

Parksy, the free parking marketplace, has released data showing the number of listed parking options within five miles of twelve of America's largest stadiums and arenas. The findings reveal a clear divide between urban and suburban venues, with implications for both drivers and property owners.

According to Parksy, Madison Square Garden in New York City leads with 1,986 listed parking options, followed by Soldier Field in Chicago with 1,583 and Fenway Park in Boston with 587. In contrast, suburban stadiums have significantly fewer options: AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, has 107; Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas has 96; MetLife Stadium in New Jersey has 58; and Hard Rock Stadium in Miami has just 18.

SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles falls in the middle with 277 options, out of more than 32,000 spaces listed on Parksy nationwide. The pattern, according to Parksy, is structural: downtown arenas benefit from the existing infrastructure of surrounding city blocks, while suburban stadiums are often surrounded by residential neighborhoods with few commercial parking facilities.

Daniel Battaglia, founder and CEO of Parksy, points out that the missing supply may already exist in the form of residential driveways. “Demand arrives eighty thousand cars at a time and supply is whatever the official lot holds. The difference is standing on residential concrete twenty feet from the sidewalk. That is not a shortage of parking. It is a shortage of introductions,” he said.

Parksy offers a solution by allowing homeowners near these venues to list their driveways or unused spots for free, with no posting fee, no commission, and no lease paperwork. Owners set their own prices, keep every dollar, and choose available dates. This could provide additional revenue for residents and more parking options for event-goers.

The data comes from Parksy's own inventory and does not represent the total parking supply in each area. However, it highlights a potential opportunity for homeowners in stadium neighborhoods to monetize their unused space, while offering a practical alternative to official lots during major events.

For drivers, the disparity means that planning ahead is crucial when attending events at suburban venues, where parking may be limited. For property owners, the platform offers a low-barrier way to earn extra income. Parksy operates in 57 countries and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.