Parking at a garage might cost anywhere from $40 to $60 for the whole day. Street parking on either the East or the West sides of Cenrtral Park, i.e., above 59th Street -- mostly after 11 am -- and, if you can find one -- is free. Try that first. look for free parking on the side streets above 59th Street. But do come prepared to cough up about $50 for a garage parking -- sometimes it's worth it.