About this Location

Facility Overview

Pay2Park Lot 47, situated at 90 Lower Terrace in downtown Buffalo, NY, is a well-situated, open-air surface parking facility serving commuters, eventgoers, and waterfront visitors. Positioned in Buffalo\'s bustling downtown corridor between the Central Business District and the Canalside district, this ground-level lot features an open layout with clearly marked bays and straightforward drive aisles. Because it is an open-air surface lot with no overhead barriers or low ceilings, it provides unobstructed vertical clearance. This makes Lot 47 exceptionally accommodating not only for compact and standard passenger sedans, but also for lifted pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, conversion vans, and commercial work vehicles that cannot fit into standard downtown parking garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Lot 47 places drivers within convenient walking distance of Buffalo’s most prominent sports, entertainment, and cultural destinations:

Sahlen Field: Home of the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons baseball club, located just a 5-minute walk (0.3 miles) to the northeast.
Canalside Buffalo: The city\'s premier waterfront destination—featuring summer concerts, winter ice skating, public boardwalks, and the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park—is approximately a 6 to 8-minute walk (0.4 miles) south.
KeyBank Center: Home of the NHL\'s Buffalo Sabres, major concert tours, and family shows, located roughly 8 to 10 minutes (0.5 miles) away on foot.
Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino: Offering 24/7 gaming, dining, and nightlife within a quick 10 to 12-minute stroll or 2-minute drive east.
Downtown Government & Business Core: Minutes away from Buffalo City Hall, Old County Hall, and major commercial office towers surrounding Niagara Square and Main Street.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Access to Pay2Park Lot 47 is exceptionally direct. The facility offers convenient ingress and egress points along Lower Terrace, connecting seamlessly to Church Street, Seneca Street, and Pearl Street. For highway travelers, the lot provides immediate access to the Interstate 190 (I-190) via Exit 6 (Elm Street/Seneca Street) and Exit 7 (Church Street), allowing drivers to easily bypass downtown congestion when departing after major sporting events or concerts. In addition, the lot is situated just two blocks from the NFTA-Metro Rail along Main Street (Church and Seneca Stations), offering zero-fare light rail transit throughout the downtown surface zone from Canalside up to Fountain Plaza.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Ample overhead clearance with zero height restrictions, ideal for oversized vehicles, tall roof racks, and trucks.
Digital & Mobile Payments: Quick cashless checkout options through pay-by-cell systems and designated parking apps (such as Pay2Park / BuzzPay).
Visible Signage: Clear entry and exit lanes with visible space markings for hassle-free maneuvering.
Illuminated Grounds: Exterior area floodlighting for enhanced visibility and nighttime safety.
24/7 Access: Continuous self-parking availability, supporting both early-morning business parking and late-night nightlife trips.

Ideal For

Hockey & Concert Fans: Quick parking option for events at KeyBank Center with swift freeway exit times post-event.
Baseball Spectators: Easy stroll to Sahlen Field for afternoon and evening Bisons games.
Canalside & Waterfront Visitors: Practical parking choice for seasonal festivals, waterfront dining, and naval park visits.
Downtown Commuters: Convenient daily or monthly parking for professionals working in the lower downtown business and court districts.

Visitor & Driver Tips

During marquee Buffalo Sabres games, downtown concerts, and summer festivals at Canalside, this lot can fill up quickly and special-event flat rates may apply. Drivers are strongly advised to arrive at least 45 to 60 minutes prior to game face-off or showtime to secure a convenient space. Have your vehicle license plate number ready upon parking, as automated payment setups require plate verification to validate your session. Finally, keep your digital receipt or SMS payment confirmation handy in case an extension is needed while you are enjoying your time downtown.