--- description: "WPI parking is permit only: permits cost $150 for the academic year, with 8 Park Avenue Garage visitor spaces and 2 by Washburn." title: Parking Near Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-worcester-polytechnic-institute-worcester-aae03b.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA Landmark Parking · Worcester, Massachusetts · Worcester Polytechnic Institute Published 17 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 100 Institute Road [Airport Parking (ORH)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/ma/orh) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/ma/worcester) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/ma/worcester) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/ma/worcester) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/worcester) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ma/worcester) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/ma/worcester) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/ma/worcester) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/ma/worcester) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/ma/worcester) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/ma/worcester) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/ma/worcester) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/ma/worcester) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/ma/worcester) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/ma/worcester) Where Can I Park for Worcester Polytechnic Institute? Worcester Polytechnic Institute parking is permit only, and vehicles without a valid WPI-issued permit are subject to ticketing. A campus permit costs $150 for the entire academic year. Visitors need a parking pass, with 8 visitor spaces in the Park Avenue Garage and 2 next to Washburn on the Boynton Hall Service Road. Listen to article 4:50 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.
Address
100 Institute Road
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Secure Commercial Garage Parking in Worcester, MA, 0.8 mi (16 min walk)
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Union Station, 1.1 mi (22 min walk)
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Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking Permits and Visitor Spaces at Worcester Polytechnic Institute All parking on the WPI campus is by permit only, and vehicles without a valid WPI-issued parking permit are subject to ticketing (wpi.edu). A WPI parking permit costs $150 for the entire academic year (wpi.edu). Visitors need a parking pass. The campus provides 8 visitor spaces in the Park Avenue Garage and 2 visitor spaces next to Washburn on the Boynton Hall Service Road (wpi.edu). Campus parking categories include accessibility, visitor, employee, student commuter, and residential spaces (wpi.edu). WPI is the campus parking operator described in these policies, with the WPI Police handling parking enforcement and permits (wpi.edu). ## Worcester Parking Beyond the Campus Boundaries Institute Park is a historic city park connected with the WPI campus (worcesterma.gov). Its city setting can be useful for reaching the surrounding Institute Park area, but the city source identifies the park rather than a separate visitor parking rate or free-period rule. No shopping-center car park, council car park rate, or [free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) period is specified in the local listings used for this guide. Show map of Worcester ## Parksy Spaces for WPI Students, Staff, and Visitors A secure commercial garage in Worcester is 0.8 mi from campus and costs $216 a month. Its covered, longer-term format suits staff or students who need a regular off-campus base. A [monthly parking](https://www.parksy.com/blog/find-monthly-parking-near-me-practical-guide) space 2.1 mi away costs $63 a month, making it the lower-priced option for a student or staff member able to travel farther. A 24/7 parking lot 3.5 mi from campus costs $7 a day. The campus is 0.8 mi from Worcester center, so the garage offers a location at the same distance from the center as the university (Parksy listing; place fact). ## Busy Periods Around the WPI Campus Parking pressure is most significant during the academic year, when student, employee, residential, and visitor categories operate across the campus (wpi.edu). Visitor demand is concentrated in the limited visitor supply of 8 spaces in the Park Avenue Garage and 2 spaces on the Boynton Hall Service Road (wpi.edu). The parking updates identify the relevant space categories on the interactive campus map, including visitor and accessibility spaces (wpi.edu). ## Walking From Union Station to the Campus Union Station is the nearest rail station to WPI, at 1.1 mi from the campus and a 22-minute walk. The route leads from downtown Worcester toward the university at 100 Institute Road. The campus is 0.8 mi from Worcester center, placing Union Station and central Worcester within practical walking range for visitors who leave a car outside the permit-controlled campus area. Students, staff, and visitors using rail can walk from Union Station instead of seeking a campus permit space, while the station remains the closest rail access identified for the university. Show street view near Worcester Polytechnic Institute ## Sources - [Worcester Polytechnic Institute website](http://www.wpi.edu) - [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) - [Visit WPI](https://www.wpi.edu/visit) - [Vehicle Registration & Permits](https://www.wpi.edu/offices/police/vehicle-registration-permits) - [Parking & Traffic](https://www.wpi.edu/offices/police/parking-traffic) - [Parking Updates](https://www.wpi.edu/news/announcements/parking-updates-interactive-campus-map) \* 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 Worcester Polytechnic Institute? Worcester Polytechnic Institute parking is permit only, and vehicles without a valid WPI-issued permit are subject to ticketing. A campus permit costs $150 for the entire academic year. Visitors need a parking pass, with 8 visitor spaces in the Park Avenue Garage and 2 next to Washburn on the Boynton Hall Service Road. ### How Much Does a Worcester Polytechnic Institute Parking Permit Cost? A WPI parking permit costs $150 for the entire academic year. All parking on the campus is by permit only, and vehicles without a valid WPI-issued parking permit are subject to ticketing. WPI is the campus parking operator described in the parking policies, while WPI Police handles parking enforcement and permits. ### Where Can Visitors Park on the WPI Campus? Visitors need a parking pass. The campus provides 8 visitor spaces in the Park Avenue Garage and 2 visitor spaces next to Washburn on the Boynton Hall Service Road. Campus parking categories also include accessibility, employee, student commuter, and residential spaces. ### What Off-Campus Parking Options Are Available Near WPI? A secure commercial garage is 0.8 mi from campus and costs $216 a month. A monthly parking space 2.1 mi away costs $63 a month, while a 24/7 parking lot 3.5 mi from campus costs $7 a day. The garage is also 0.8 mi from Worcester center. ### When Is Parking Busiest Around WPI? Parking pressure is most significant during the academic year, when student, employee, residential, and visitor categories operate across the campus. Visitor demand is concentrated in the limited supply of 8 spaces in the Park Avenue Garage and 2 spaces on the Boynton Hall Service Road. ### Can I Walk From Union Station to WPI? Union Station is the nearest rail station to WPI, at 1.1 mi from the campus and a 22-minute walk. The route leads from downtown Worcester toward the university at 100 Institute Road. 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