Parking Near Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall, Western Addition
Where Can I Park for Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall?
The nearest recommended facility is the SFMTA Performing Arts Garage at 360 Grove Street, with prepaid parking available through SFMTA. Parksy also lists a secure garage space 148 yards away for $4 an hour. Drivers should route to Grove Street rather than the 201 Van Ness Avenue entrance.
- Address
- 201 Van Ness Avenue
- Closest listed space
- Secure Garage Parking in Heart of San Francisco, 148 yd (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Civic Center, 0.4 mi (8 min walk)
Parking Near Western Addition
Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
Performing Arts Garage for Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall
The nearest recommended facility is the SFMTA Performing Arts Garage at 360 Grove Street, serving the site in Civic Center near Western Addition. Prepaid parking is available directly through SFMTA, giving concertgoers an option close to the venue (sfsymphony.org).
The garage operates Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm (sfmta.com). The San Francisco Symphony also lists a garage contact number, 415.252.8238, and states that the facility runs until midnight on weekdays and until 1am on weekends for its parking guidance (sfsymphony.org). Drivers should use the Grove Street address when setting their route rather than the venue's 201 Van Ness Avenue entrance.
Civic Center Event Parking and Street Rules Near LMDSH
Concert traffic can make the Civic Center and Hayes Valley streets especially competitive around performances.
Free evening parking still sits alongside residential parking permit zones, street sweeping, meters and posted time limits. SFMTA says a regular-sized passenger vehicle or motorcycle may remain in one spot for up to 72 hours when no other posted restriction applies (sfmta.com). A vehicle in an RPP zone, beside a street-sweeping restriction, at a meter or under a signed time limit follows the specific rule for that location rather than the general 72-hour maximum.
Parksy Spaces Within 0.2 Miles of LMDSH
Parksy lists a secure garage space 148 yards away for $4 an hour, useful for a short visit when an hourly option suits the concert schedule. A San Francisco parking lot 293 yards away costs $23 a day, while an affordable parking lot 0.2 miles away costs $19 a day.
Two further spaces 0.2 miles from the site offer different formats: a garage costs $7 an hour, and a private parking space costs $75 a week with 24/7 access. These options cover hourly, daily and weekly stays within a short walk of 201 Van Ness Avenue.
Other Named Parking Facilities Around Civic Center
Other named facilities near the site include Civic Center Plaza Garage, an underground garage with 793 spaces. Its entrance is on McAllister between Polk and Larkin (symphonyparnassus.org). Performing Arts Garage is also listed with 565 spaces by Symphony Parnassus, although the facility is separately covered above as the nearest recommended garage.
Lot, 1455 Market St. Garage, Nema Garage - Valet at 18 10th St., and Market Square Garage (san-francisco-theater.com). The named facilities give drivers alternatives around Oak Street, Market Street and the 10th Street area when the closest garage is unsuitable.
Civic Center BART Access to LMDSH
Civic Center station is the nearest rail stop, 0.4 miles from Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall, with an 8-minute walk to the site. The station provides a practical alternative for drivers who prefer to leave the car outside the immediate Civic Center streets.
The venue address is 201 Van Ness Avenue in Civic Center, near Western Addition. From the station, the 0.4-mile walk avoids searching for a space directly beside the entrance and places the final approach on foot. The site is also 0.5 miles from the Western Addition center, making the nearby neighborhood a useful reference point when planning a drive-and-walk visit.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall?
The nearest recommended facility is the SFMTA Performing Arts Garage at 360 Grove Street, with prepaid parking available through SFMTA. Parksy also lists a secure garage space 148 yards away for $4 an hour. Drivers should route to Grove Street rather than the 201 Van Ness Avenue entrance.
What Are the Performing Arts Garage Hours?
The garage operates Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. The San Francisco Symphony states that the facility runs until midnight on weekdays and until 1am on weekends for its parking guidance. Its listed contact number is 415.252.8238.
What Parking Rules Apply on Nearby Civic Center Streets?
Free evening parking sits alongside residential parking permit zones, street sweeping, meters and posted time limits. A regular-sized passenger vehicle or motorcycle may remain in one spot for up to 72 hours when no other posted restriction applies. A location-specific rule applies in an RPP zone, beside street sweeping, at a meter or under a signed time limit.
What Parksy Parking Options Are Within 0.2 Miles?
Parksy lists a secure garage space 148 yards away for $4 an hour, a San Francisco parking lot 293 yards away for $23 a day and an affordable parking lot 0.2 miles away for $19 a day. A garage costs $7 an hour, and a private parking space costs $75 a week with 24/7 access.
What Other Named Parking Facilities Are Near Civic Center?
Civic Center Plaza Garage is an underground garage with 793 spaces, entered on McAllister between Polk and Larkin. Other named facilities include Performing Arts Garage, Lot, 1455 Market St. Garage, Nema Garage - Valet at 18 10th St., and Market Square Garage, offering alternatives around Oak Street, Market Street and 10th Street.
Can I Use Civic Center BART Instead of Parking Nearby?
Civic Center station is the nearest rail stop, 0.4 miles from the site, with an 8-minute walk. It offers an alternative for drivers who prefer to leave the car outside the immediate Civic Center streets. The venue is at 201 Van Ness Avenue in Civic Center, near Western Addition, and is 0.5 miles from the Western Addition center.
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