--- description: Free parking is available in the official lots near both entrances, while buses should use Pierpont Road and Green Street station is 1.0 mi away. title: Parking Near Franklin Park Zoo, Dorchester | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-zoo-18953ab1.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Franklin Park Zoo, Dorchester Landmark Parking · Dorchester, Massachusetts · Franklin Park Zoo Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 1A Franklin Park Road [Airport Parking (BOS)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/ma/bos) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/ma/dorchester) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/ma/dorchester) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/ma/dorchester) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/dorchester) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ma/dorchester) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/ma/dorchester) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/ma/dorchester) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/ma/dorchester) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/ma/dorchester) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/ma/dorchester) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/ma/dorchester) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/ma/dorchester) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/ma/dorchester) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/ma/dorchester) Where Can I Park for Franklin Park Zoo? The official zoo lots near both entrances provide free parking for visitors at 1A Franklin Park Road. Regular visitor hours are 9am to 5pm. Buses cannot park in the zoo lots and should use the side of Pierpont Road instead. A private parking space in Dorchester is 0.6 mi away and costs $10 a day if you prefer to reserve space. Listen to article 5:06 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
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1A Franklin Park Road
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Affordable Private Parking in Boston - Available 24/7, 0.6 mi (12 min walk)
Nearest station
Green Street station, 1.0 mi (21 min walk)
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The site is at 1A Franklin Park Road, making the on-site lots the most direct choice for drivers carrying children, strollers, or picnic equipment. Regular visitor hours are 9am to 5pm (Zoo New England). Buses are not permitted to park in the zoo lots and should use the side of Pierpont Road instead (Zoo New England). ## Pierpont Road and Nearby Alternatives Pierpont Road is the named alternative for buses, which must park along its side rather than in the zoo parking lots (Zoo New England). For a standard car, the official free lots near both entrances are the closest named parking option to the gates (Zoo New England). For visitors who prefer to reserve space away from the entrance, a private parking space in Dorchester is 0.6 mi away and costs $10 a day. A driveway space in Dorchester is also 0.6 mi away and costs $150 a month. These spaces suit longer stays when a pre-booked alternative is more useful than relying on the entrance lots. Show map of Dorchester ## Weekend and Event Pressure Around Franklin Park Road The zoo operates from 9am to 5pm (Zoo New England), so arrivals around opening and departures near closing can concentrate traffic on the approach. Boston Lights adds evening demand because parking is available most nights at the Zebra entrance on a first-come, first-served basis (Zoo New England). Buses are not permitted in the zoo parking lots, and Pierpont Road is the designated place for buses to park along the side (Zoo New England). Drivers bringing a group by coach should plan for that separate arrangement rather than entering the visitor lots. ## Parksy Spaces Near the Zoo A driveway space in Dorchester is 0.6 mi from the site and costs $150 a month, while a private parking space in Boston is 0.6 mi away for $10 a day. A covered parking space in Boston's Seaport area is listed at 0.6 mi and costs $30 a day. For [monthly parking](https://www.parksy.com/blog/find-monthly-parking-near-me-practical-guide), a secure garage space in Dorchester is 0.7 mi away for $150 a month, and another Dorchester driveway space is 0.7 mi away for $150 a month with 24/7 access. A space at 20 Elm St. in Jamaica Plain is 1.1 mi away and costs $20 a day. ## Green Street Station to Franklin Park Zoo Green Street station is the nearest rail station, at 1.0 mi from the site and a 21-minute walk. The route gives visitors a practical alternative to driving when the free entrance lots are busy or when an evening event makes parking demand higher. From Dorchester center, the zoo is 0.6 mi away. Visitors starting in the center can therefore combine a short local trip with the rail option from Green Street station, while drivers arriving at 1A Franklin Park Road can use the free lots near either entrance. Show street view near Franklin Park Zoo ## Sources - [Massachusetts Department of Transportation](https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-transportation) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) \* 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 Franklin Park Zoo? The official zoo lots near both entrances provide free parking for visitors at 1A Franklin Park Road. Regular visitor hours are 9am to 5pm. Buses cannot park in the zoo lots and should use the side of Pierpont Road instead. A private parking space in Dorchester is 0.6 mi away and costs $10 a day if you prefer to reserve space. ### Is Parking Free at Franklin Park Zoo? The official zoo parking lots provide free parking for visitors, with lots near both entrances. At 1A Franklin Park Road, these on-site lots are the most direct choice for drivers carrying children, strollers, or picnic equipment. Regular visitor hours are 9am to 5pm. ### Where Should Buses Park for Franklin Park Zoo? Buses are not permitted to park in the zoo parking lots. Pierpont Road is the named alternative, and buses should park along its side rather than entering the visitor lots. Drivers bringing a group by coach should plan for this separate arrangement. ### What Parking Alternatives Are Near Franklin Park Zoo? A private parking space in Dorchester is 0.6 mi away and costs $10 a day. A driveway space in Dorchester is also 0.6 mi away and costs $150 a month. A covered parking space in Boston's Seaport area is 0.6 mi away and costs $30 a day. ### Does Boston Lights Affect Parking at Franklin Park Zoo? Boston Lights adds evening demand because parking is available most nights at the Zebra entrance on a first-come, first-served basis. The zoo operates from 9am to 5pm, so arrivals around opening and departures near closing can also concentrate traffic on the approach. ### How Far Is Green Street Station From Franklin Park Zoo? Green Street station is the nearest rail station, at 1.0 mi from the site and a 21-minute walk. 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