ParkBoston – Boston Parking

ParkBoston – Boston Parking

Park. Pay. Be on your way.

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 2, 2015
  • June 29, 2026
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Manage your parking sessions in Boston with the official app. Pay, extend, and view parking rates and history from your smartphone. Receive alerts before your session ends and avoid the hassle of meters.

Pay for parking via smartphone
Extend parking sessions remotely
View future parking rates
Receive parking session alerts
Manage parking history
Get email receipts
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What's New in ParkBoston

26.0.2

June 29, 2026

Minor enhancements and bug fixes.

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📈 199+4

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This app rose +4 positions in Travel chart.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

User reviews

Changes to the app with Passport are awful

1. They used to be a map of zones which made parking and determining your zone really easy. That no longer works.

2. Residents who had resident parking permits and who worked late shifts used to be able to park in residential only zones overnight that are metered during the day, and pay in advance for the first two hours of the morning metered time (eg 8-10am), so is not to have to disrupt their sleep simply to wake up at 8 AM and pay for two hours of parking. That feature also no longer exists and its absence causes harm to residents.

3. It continually logs user out.
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New updates tanked app

Used to be easy but now you have to verify via email once a week. That’s so unnecessary. Loading time in-app is ridiculous as well, inputting the spot number takes forever. Definitely the slowest experience of any parking app.

Often craps out

Not a great app. Looks fine but craps out, slow to update while you’re trying to park, codes and pins often don’t work requiring reinstall, occasionally doesn’t line up with zones. Basically made for a city that now wants people to leave.

Add Vehicle didn't work

The App would not let me add any vehicles which makes it useless. Trying a reinstall of app.

App

When I need to park my car, the app never works. Either cannot login or I can’t input my license plate!
Also I can’t input my name and my license plate at home!

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App crashes and freezes

Bug

Inability to save license plate or payment info

Bug

Discrepancies between app and actual parking zones

Bug

Paid parking sessions not registering properly

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to view parking history

Feature

Option to redeem unused parking time

Feature

Improved zone/location mapping accuracy

Feature

Streamlined payment process with fewer steps

Feature

Customizable parking reminders and alerts

Feature

FAQ

What does the ParkBoston app do?

The ParkBoston app is the official application for managing parking in Boston. It allows users to pay for their parking sessions directly from their smartphone, extend their parking time remotely, and view future parking rates, including information on free parking periods.

How do I pay for parking with the app?

To pay for parking, download the app, park in a designated ParkBoston zone, and then use your smartphone to initiate and pay for your parking session. The app offers quick and secure payment options, eliminating the need to use physical meters.

Can I extend my parking session using the app?

Yes, you can add time to your parking session directly from your phone if applicable. This feature is designed to be stress-free, allowing you to extend your parking without needing to return to your vehicle, accommodating changing plans.

Is the ParkBoston app free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use for managing your parking. While there are no upfront costs to use the application, you will be charged for the actual parking sessions you pay for through the app.

What information does the app provide about parking rates?

The app provides transparency on parking rates, allowing you to see when rates will change in the future. You will also receive email receipts at the end of your parking session, making expense management easier and providing a record of your parking history.