If you've ever tried to find Boston parking garages in Fenway, you know how difficult parking can be near Fenway Park and other major attractions.
Boston parking is always tough, but Fenway presents a particular challenge: 1) Fenway Park, House of Blues, Symphony Hall, and other attractions draw large crowds, and 2) most on-the-street parking is "Residents Only."
Fortunately, Fenway has many Green Line T stations, and is flat and easily walkable. However, if you must drive, here are some Boston parking garages convenient to key attractions, as well as a map.
Warning: I include some rate information so that you can make comparisons. I do my best to keep this information updated, but if you are price-sensitive (and who isn't these days?), please do check the garages websites to confirm rates, keeping in mind that they also may not be up to date and may not reflect every situation. Most recent rate updates: April, 2010
Address: 47 Lansdowne Street
Near: Fenway Park, Kenmore Square, Boston University, nightclubs and bars near Fenway Park
For more information: 617-723-1488; website
The Lansdowne Street Garage is located right behind the Green Monster, close to Gates C and E (which offers special access to those with disabilities). It's also very convenient to all the nightspots along and near Lansdowne, such as Jillian's, House of Blues Boston, and Cask 'n Flagon.
Rates:
Address: 41 Westland Avenue
Entrances: Westland Avenue (closest to Symphony Hall) and Burbank Street
Near: Symphony Hall, Jordan Hall, Huntington Theatre, Berklee Performance Center, Christian Scientist Church, Prudential Center, Northeastern University
Reasonably close: Fenway Park, Back Bay neighborhood
Call ahead service: 617-236-1928
Forms of payment accepted: Cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express
For more information: 617-236-0898; website
The Symphony Garage is close to Symphony Hall as well as other cultural and performing venues.
This convenient Boston parking garage is also a fairly short walk to Fenway Park - about 12-15 minutes. In addition to being somewhat less expensive than garages closer to Fenway, the Symphony Garage's location is less congested before and after games.
The garage provides valet parking, and offers call-ahead pick-up service. Just call the Call Ahead Service number at least 30 minutes prior to when you want to retrieve your car, enter your parking ticket number, and they'll have your car waiting for you when you arrive.
This garage is open and staffed 365 days/year, 24 hours a day. It has a 10' height/clearance restriction.
Rates:
Address: 100 Clarendon Street
Near: Back Bay Station, Copley Square, Prudential Center, and not far from the South End. About an 18-20 minute walk to Fenway Park, Kenmore Square, Boston University, nightclubs and bars near Fenway
For more information: 617-275-0151; website
Although this is the "official" parking garage for the Boston Red Sox, it's about an 18-20 minute walk from Fenway. However, if you don't mind the walk and pre-paying on-line, you can get a great rate for Red Sox games. It's also the only Boston parking garage with direct Mass Pike access.
Rates:
1241 Boylston, between Park and Ipswich
617-247-7905
Small lot - usually charges $20 flat fee for Fenway parking on Red Sox game days
401 Park Drive
617-927-0398
375 Longwood Avenue
617-632-2310
Offers discounted parking for Wheelock Family Theatre; $7 evening (after 3:30pm) and weekend rates; daily rates $11 for 4 hours or less, $23 for 6 hours or less, $29 for 6-24 hours.
60 Museum Road (between Huntington Ave and the Fenway)
617-369-3657
$24 daily rate; discounted parkiing for MFA members; open only until 6PM on weekends
800 Boylston Street; 2,000 parking spaces
In Back Bay rather than Fenway and about a 12-minute walk to Fenway Park but popular option for Red Sox parking because of its size, convenience to Mass Pike, and special event rates (usually $12-15); otherwise, pricey, even with shopping validation for up to 2 hours parking.
1330 Boylston, between Peterborough and Boylston; 750 parking spaces
617-542-7275
Normally $10/day on weekdays and for special events, including Red Sox games; cheaper on non-event weekend days
55 Yawkey Way
617-859-0411
Small (150 spaces) but very close to Fenway Park
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