The 50th Anniversary of October Park is one of the most popular vacation spots in Moscow, especially on weekends and holidays. However, visiting it in a personal car often turns into a real quest: official parking spaces are sorely lacking, and illegal parking threatens with evacuation or a fine. In this article, we will look at all the nuances of parking in and around the park - from paid parking to hidden free zones that are not visible on maps.

We analyzed the latest data on 2026, including changes to parking rules, new rates and life hacks from local residents. You will find out where you can leave your car free (yes, there are still such places!), how to avoid scammers offering “security” for 500 rubles, and what to do if your car is towed. Let's look at it separately hidden photo cameras, which appeared in the park in 2023 and catch drivers parking in the wrong places.

The article will be useful not only for car owners, but also for those who plan to come to the park by taxi or car sharing - there are pitfalls here that few people know about. Let's start with official parking lots and their features.

Official paid parking: addresses, prices and payment rules

In the 50th Anniversary of October Park there are three official paid parking lots, managed by the State Public Institution "Administrator of the Moscow Parking Space" (AMPP). They all operate 24 hours a day, but rates and conditions differ depending on the day of the week and time of day.

The main parking lot is located at: st. Heroev Panfilovtsev, possession 1. There are 120 parking spaces, but on weekends they fill up by 11:00. Parking cost:

  • 💰 Weekdays: 80 ₽/hour, maximum amount per day - 800 ₽
  • 🎉 Weekends and holidays: 120 ₽/hour, maximum 1200 ₽/day
  • 🚗 For preferential categories: free first 2 hours (you need to confirm your status through the Moscow Parking app)

You can pay via:

  • 📱 Mobile application "Moscow Parking" (recommended method)
  • 💳 Terminals in the parking lot (accept cards and cash)
  • 🌐 Website parking.mos.ru (you will need to link your car number)

Important: from January 1, 2026, a hourly pay without a “preferential” first hour, which was in effect previously. There are also photo cameras installed here that automatically record license plates upon entry/exit - an attempt to “slip through” without paying will result in a fine of 5,000 rubles.

📊 How often do you park in the 50th Anniversary of October Park?
First time
1-2 times a month
Every week
Only on holidays

Hidden free parking: where to look and how to avoid getting fined

Despite the shortage of places, there are still legal free zones, where you can leave your car without the risk of evacuation. The main rule: you can only park where there are no signs 3.27 "Stopping prohibited" or 3.28 "Parking prohibited", as well as markup 1.10 (yellow broken line).

Three verified places:

  1. St. Narvskaya, 7 (near school No. 1250): 30-40 seats, usually free after 14:00. The distance to the main entrance to the park is 7 minutes on foot.
  2. St. Kronstadtsky Boulevard, 15 (next to the clinic): small parking lot for 15-20 cars. Tow trucks are often on duty here, so park strictly within the markings.
  3. St. Sorge, 12 (area near the Sorge Plaza business center): free on weekends and after 20:00 on weekdays. Look carefully at the signs - some places are reserved for renters.

Lifehack: use the application "Parking OK" (Android/iOS), which shows not only paid parking areas, but also free areas with reviews from other drivers. It has a "Report a Vacancy" feature - local residents often update information in real time.

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If you came by car sharing (Delimobil, Yandex Drive, BelkaCar), never leave your car in the paid parking lot of the park - tariffs for idle parking here are 2-3 times higher than in the city. It is better to end the trip 100-200 meters from the entrance and walk.

Fines and evacuation: what you face for illegal parking

In 2026, control over parking violations was tightened in the 50th Anniversary of October Park. Now they work here:

  • 🚔 Mobile traffic police groups (patrol from 10:00 to 18:00)
  • 📸 Stationary photographic cameras (installed at all entrances)
  • 🚛 Tow trucks (on duty on weekends, respond in 15-20 minutes)

Amounts of fines (as of June 2026):

Violation Fine (₽) Evacuation Payment term with 50% discount
Parking on the lawn 5 000 Yes 20 days
Parking in a disabled space without a sign 5 000 Yes 20 days
Second row parking 3 000 No 20 days
Unpaid parking in a paid parking lot 2 500 No 15 days
Parking on the sidewalk 3 000 Yes 20 days

Important: if your car has been towed, check it on the website Mine tow truck by number. Return cost in 2026:

  • 🚗 Cars: 5 200 ₽ (including impound lot)
  • 🕒 Every hour of downtime at the impound lot: 100 ₽ (maximum 3,000 ₽/day)
How to appeal a fine for parking in a park?

If you are sure that you parked correctly, you can appeal the fine through the portal mos.ru or the "Government Services" application. Attach a photo from the parking place (where you can see the absence of prohibitory signs) and a receipt for payment (if we are talking about paid parking). The review period is 10 working days. In 60% of cases, fines are canceled if the violation is recorded by a camera without the participation of an inspector.

Alternative ways to get there: when parking is not needed

If you don't want to risk your car, consider these alternatives:

  • 🚇 Metro: station "Oktyabrskoe Pole" (5 minutes walk to the park). Buses stop here t19, 88, 100.
  • 🚲 Bicycle: There is a bike rental station next to the park "Delibike" (Geroev Panfilovtsev St., 5). Cost - 150 ₽/hour.
  • 🚖 Taxi/car sharing: conveniently reach the entrance and complete the trip. The average cost from the Shchukinskaya metro station is 120-150 ₽.
  • 👟 Walking tour: if you live in the Strogino or Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo areas, you can walk in 20-30 minutes along picturesque alleys.

For those who still travel by car, but do not want to pay for parking, there is a trick: leave the car in a paid parking lot near the Shchukinskaya metro station (Marshala Tukhachevsky St., 18) and walk 15 minutes. Here the rates are 2 times lower (40 ₽/hour), and there are always enough places.

✅ Are there any signs 3.27 or 3.28

✅ Does the car interfere with the passage of special vehicles?

✅ Is parking paid (if the zone is paid)

✅Are there any photo cameras nearby (usually hanging on poles)

✅ Is the space under the snow/leaves occupied (in winter this is a common reason for evacuation)-->

Seasonal features: winter vs summer

Parking in the 50th Anniversary of October Park varies greatly depending on the time of year. In summer the main problem is shortage of places (up to 10,000 people come on weekends), and in winter - hidden prohibitions and evacuation due to snow.

Summer nuances (May-September):

  • ☀️ Paid parking lots fill up by 11:00, free parking lots fill up by 9:00.
  • 🚗 There are “traps” on the lawns - cars parked with permission (for example, for events). Don't put it next to it!
  • 🎡 On festival days (for example, “Colorful Summer”) the parking lot is completely closed - follow the poster on the website park50.mos.ru.

Winter nuances (November-March):

  • ❄️ It is prohibited to park in areas that have not been cleared of snow - this is regarded as parking on the lawn.
  • 🚜 Tow trucks work more actively: in January-February they leave even on weekdays.
  • 🔥 In paid parking lots there is a 30% discount when paying through the application ("Winter Parking" promotion).

Life hack for winter: if you arrive early in the morning and there is free space under the snow, don't rush to occupy it. Park employees can clear it for special vehicles (for example, for snow removal), and your car will be taken away, even if there are no signs.

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The safest option in winter is paid parking at the main entrance. Here the snow is cleared daily, and cameras only record illegal parking, not snowdrifts.

Fraudsters and “security guards”: how not to lose money

People are actively working in the 50th Anniversary of October Park illegal "parkers", which offer “security” for 300-500 ₽. In fact, they have nothing to do with official services and often leak data about cars to tow trucks themselves.

Signs of scammers:

  • 🚨 No uniform or identification badge (official controllers wear yellow vests with the AMPP logo).
  • 💵 They ask for cash "for parking" — all payments must be made through terminals or the application.
  • 📱 They say "the cameras don't work" - this is a lie, photographic recording is carried out around the clock.
  • 🔑 They offer to “lock up the car” - this could be a way to steal her later.

What to do if a “security guard” approaches you:

  1. Politely say that you paid for parking through the app.
  2. Ask to see your ID (the official controllers always have it with them).
  3. If you are under pressure, call the AMPP hotline: +7 (495) 539-54-54.
  4. Never give away your car keys or documents!
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If a scammer threatens to call a tow truck, film him and report him to the chatbot @MosParkingBot on Telegram. The park administration promptly responds to such messages.

Parking for people with disabilities

The park provides special places for disabled people, but there are only 12 of them (4 at each official parking lot). To take advantage of the benefit:

  1. Park only in spaces marked with a sign 8.17 ("Disabled").
  2. Hang a “Disabled Person” sign on your windshield (issued by social security).
  3. Register your car in the AMPP database via personal account (a certificate of disability is required).

Important: from 2026 free parking for disabled people is valid only with pre-registration. Without it, you will have to pay the general rate, even if the sign is up.

If all spaces are occupied, you can park in any other free, but only after agreement with the parking administrator (the telephone number is indicated on the information stands). Otherwise, you risk receiving a fine of 5,000 rubles.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about parking in the 50th Anniversary of October Park

Is it possible to park in the playground area?

No, this is strictly prohibited. Fine - 5,000 ₽ + evacuation. Even if the site is empty, cameras record the violation.

How much does it cost to park all night?

At official parking lots, the maximum per day is 1,200 ₽ (weekends) or 800 ₽ (weekdays). At night, control weakens, but the cameras work.

Is it possible to leave the car in the park parking lot and go by metro?

Technically yes, but this is a violation of paid parking rules. If the car sits for more than 24 hours, it will be towed away as abandoned.

Where is the nearest traffic police post?

The traffic police post is located on the street. Geroev Panfilovtsev, 21 (next to the Pyaterochka store). Works around the clock.

What to do if there are no free spaces in the parking lot?

Use the "Moscow Parking" app - it shows traffic in real time. Alternative: parking at the Gorbushkin Dvor shopping center (10 minutes walk).

Parking in the 50th Anniversary of October Park requires attention to detail, but with the right approach you can avoid fines and save time. The main thing is to study the map of parking zones in advance, use official applications and not fall for the tricks of scammers. If you find a new free parking space, share it in the comments, it will help other drivers!