Boston Parking Garages in Fenway

Boston parking garages near Fenway Park, House of Blues, Boston University, Symphony Hall, Jordan Hall

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

Pilgrim Parking - Lansdowne Street Garage

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:

Red Sox games: $35 (garage closes 1 hour after game)
Nightclubs: $10 if you enter after 6pm (after 9pm on game nights) on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. Lot closes at 2:30am.

Symphony Garage

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:

Daily rates: Start at $4 for 1/2 hour or less. $16 for 2 hours or less. $24 maximum daily rate. $12 for early birds - in before 9:30am and out before 7pm, Monday - Friday. If you need to stay overnight, you'll be charged for an extra full or partial day if you exit after 5am.
Event rates: $19 for up to 8 hours parking
Evening/weekend rates: $18 if you enter after 4pm and exit before 9am Saturdays and Sundays. Not valid during events (in other words, concerts, Red Sox games, other Fenway events).

100 Clarendon Garage

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:

Red Sox games: $9 for evening and weekend games - enter after 3pm Monday - Friday and 7am on weekends, and exit by 3am (yes, that gives you plenty of time to hit your favorite Boston bars near Fenway). Here's what you have to do to get the validation: Go to the garage office and present your valid game ticket stub. You must get your validated tickets processed at the pay stations in the Clarendon and Dartmouth lobbies.
Nightclubs: $9 on non-game nights if you enter after 5pm and exit before 7am.
Hotel validations: Only $27 for each 24 consecutive hour period (in other words, if you park at 3pm, you can park for $27 until 3pm on the following day. Good for all Boston hotels. This is a super deal, because many hotels charge $42+ for daily parking. Just bring your paid hotel receipt to the office to get the validation, and then get your validated tickets processed at the pay stations in the Clarendon and Dartmouth lobbies.
Boston Marathon Day Parking - $17
And more great deals: 100 Clarendon offers a bunch of other very attractive parking deals for Boston Restaurant Week, Boston Center for the Arts, Back Bay Events Center, University Club, Lyric Stage, and other special events - go to their website to get validation details (but be sure to return here when you're done!).
Regular weekeday rates are typical for this neighborhood, which means pricey - $27 for over 2.5 - 10 hours, $32 max - but it's cheaper than a parking ticket!

Other Boston parking garages in Fenway to try

Fenway Shell Station

1241 Boylston, between Park and Ipswich
617-247-7905
Small lot - usually charges $20 flat fee for Fenway parking on Red Sox game days

Landmark Center - LAZ Parking

401 Park Drive
617-927-0398

MASCO Garage

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.

Museum of Fine Arts Parking Garage

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

Prudential Center Parking Garage

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.

Standard Parking Garage

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