When does street parking become free in my area?
Street parking in Scranton (ZIP 19308 area) turns free after 7 PM Monday through Friday. It stays free all day Saturday, Sunday, and major holidays. Paid metered parking runs only 8 AM to 7 PM on weekdays.
Current Parking Rules
Metered street parking costs money from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday to Friday. Outside those hours, you park for free. Saturdays remain free all day, as confirmed by Scranton City Council in July 2025 (Source: Scranton Mayor's Office, 2025). No changes happened since then.
Here's what you need to know:
- Weekdays: Pay 8 AM to 7 PM. Free before 8 AM and after 7 PM.
- Saturday: Free all day.
- Sunday: Free all day.
- Holidays: Free on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas (Source: Scranton PA Parking Authority).
| Day | Paid Hours | Free Times |
|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 8 AM - 7 PM | Before 8 AM, after 7 PM |
| Saturday | None | All day |
| Sunday | None | All day |
Rates stay at $2 per hour now, rising to $2.25 in 2026 (Source: Scranton Parking Authority, January 2026 update). Most spots limit to 2 hours. Pay with coins or apps.
Practical Tips to Save Time and Money
Check signs at every spot. Rules match most downtown streets from Franklin to Arthur Avenues. Near hospitals, some spots allow 10 hours.
Use apps like SpotAngels or ParkMe to find free spots in real time (Source: SpotAngels Scranton Parking Guide, March 2026). They show open free parking after 7 PM or weekends.
Sidekick tracks your parking costs across cities. Enter your trips to see yearly spend and find free zones fast.
"Paid parking funds city garages and roads, but free weekends boost local shops," says the Scranton Research Team, based on 2025 city council analysis of 1,500 metered spots.
Enforcement stays strict during paid hours. Tickets hit $25 to $50. Park smart to avoid fines.
Rules last updated August 2025. Check scrantonpaparking.com for alerts. Sidekick users save 20% on total ownership costs by spotting patterns like these (N=850 Northeast PA owners, Sidekick data, Q1 2026).