parking near Quincy Market easily accessible from I 93? (Boston, Clinton: buy, costs)

[rach5]

Is there a convenient place to stop/park near Quincy Market now that the Government Center Garage is gone, in particular one that is easily reached from I-93 (we need to drive in from Providence and back)? Technically one person could stay in the car if that makes things easier (so not a real parking but where one can stand for a little while).

[simplexsimon]

Originally Posted by rach5

Is there a convenient place to stop/park near Quincy Market now that the Government Center Garage is gone, in particular one that is easily reached from I-93 (we need to drive in from Providence and back)? Technically one person could stay in the car if that makes things easier (so not a real parking but where one can stand for a little while).

Most of the office building parking lots should have availability during the day, especially if you're going on the weekend. 75 State Street comes to mind and is right across the street from Faneuil Hall.

[porterhouse]

Dock Square parking garage

[bostongymjunkie]

Haymarket station has a garage over it. And as far as I know the Gov Center garage is still partially open.

[GeoffD]

Originally Posted by porterhouse

Dock Square parking garage

Hope they’re driving a Brinks armored car with enough money to pay the parking fee.

[massnative71]

Originally Posted by GeoffD

Hope they’re driving a Brinks armored car with enough money to pay the parking fee.

Dock Square Parking Garage
Subterranean Lot • 170 Spaces 20 Clinton St Boston, MA 02109


Rates
20 Min $9
40 Min $18
1 Hour $28
1.5 Hours $34
24 Hours $40
Early Bird In Between 5am-9am / Out By 7pm $25


Certainly not cheap but some perspective is necessary, GeoffD. The OP is going to Quincy Market in Boston, not Big Value Outlets in South Dartmouth.



Personally, I'd drop the person off and then drive in circles until they come back out.

[lrfox]

Originally Posted by rach5

Is there a convenient place to stop/park near Quincy Market now that the Government Center Garage is gone, in particular one that is easily reached from I-93 (we need to drive in from Providence and back)? Technically one person could stay in the car if that makes things easier (so not a real parking but where one can stand for a little while).

What day and time? Stopping on Clinton St. (right near the Dock Sq. Garage entrance) is generally easier than many places downtown, especially outside of the M-F 8am-noon window, and there’s often room for standing without blocking or disrupting traffic. It is a loading area so you’ll have to move for a commercial vehicle. It’s right off of the Government Center exit off of 93 North. Just mind the signs and be aware of your surroundings. Alternatively, you could just do a couple of laps around Dock Square Garage (Clinton St. > right on North St. > Right on Surface Rd. > Right on Clinton, repeat).

[rach5]

Thanks so much for the suggestions. Lrfox, that detailed information is amazing!! It's good to know about the 8am-noon window - it's for an appointment, so there may be some flexibility.

[porterhouse]

Originally Posted by GeoffD

Hope they’re driving a Brinks armored car with enough money to pay the parking fee.

It’s expensive, but also the most convenient location to where the OP is going, and pretty standard fees for downtown. I used to park there to visit a cleint pre-Covid. They validated for discounted short term parking, and I’m assuming some business with offices in Faneuil Hall Marketplace might still do this. Another option is to purchase discounted parking via ParkWhiz, which was about $15 for the better part of a day the last time I did it. I’m sure inflation has changed that.

Originally Posted by lrfox

What day and time? Stopping on Clinton St. (right near the Dock Sq. Garage entrance) is generally easier than many places downtown, especially outside of the M-F 8am-noon window, and there’s often room for standing without blocking or disrupting traffic.

My client had offices on the back side of Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and we very often heard was trucks blowing horns at double parked cars in that spot. Circling and parking in loading zones creates a lot of the of traffic downtown. Prepare to be hollered at, particularly with out of state plates. If parking is too expensive just take public transportation. This location is reasonably accessible from the blue line, green line, red line or South Station.

[lrfox]

Originally Posted by porterhouse

My client had offices on the back side of Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and we very often heard was trucks blowing horns at double parked cars in that spot. Circling and parking in loading zones creates a lot of the of traffic downtown. Prepare to be hollered at, particularly with out of state plates. If parking is too expensive just take public transportation. This location is reasonably accessible from the blue line, green line, red line or South Station.

Yeah, I wouldn't recommend double parking anywhere. I singled out that that 8am-Noon window as it's the busiest time for trucks loading/unloading. But outside of that window, I don't think there's much harm in stopping there (against the curb, not double parked) for a few minutes while the passenger runs into the marketplace to grab something real quick so long as the driver remains with the car and is willing to move and circle the short block if necessary. The Dock Square Garage entrance is right there on Clinton and it is $9 for up to 20 minutes - it might be the most hassle free bet for a quick pickup in Quincy Market.

*edit* I meant to add - the Haymarket Garage validates parking for up to 3 hours with proof of purchase at the Public Market. So if you buy a coffee or doughnut at the Public Market, they'll validate you. The validated parking costs $3 (plus the cost of the item you buy) which is still going to be cheaper than anything else in the area. Short walk to Quincy Market and easy 93 access.