--- description: "Worcester Public Library parking: McGrath lot at 16 Salem Street, $1 per hour for library patrons, and free parking on Sundays and holidays." title: Parking Near Worcester Public Library, MA | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-library-093429b6.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Worcester Public Library, MA Landmark Parking · Worcester, Massachusetts · Worcester Public Library Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 16 Salem Street [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 Public Library? The most direct choice is the metered McGrath parking lot at 16 Salem Street, in front of the main entrance, with handicap parking available. Library patrons receive a $1-per-hour rate in municipal lots. Meters are enforced from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, while Sunday and holiday parking is free of charge. Listen to article 4:45 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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The library identifies this lot as its on-site parking area, and handicap parking is available there (mywpl.org). Library patrons receive a rate of $1 per hour in municipal lots (worcesterma.gov). Worcester municipal parking meters are enforced from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday (worcesterma.gov). Parking on Sundays and holidays is free of charge under the city’s parking rules (worcesterma.gov). The lot sits about 248 yd from Worcester center, making it practical for a short library visit as well as a stop in the central district. ## Parksy Spaces Close to WPL The nearest priced Parksy choice is a secure commercial garage in Worcester, 0.2 mi from WPL, at $216 a month. This suits drivers who need a regular space rather than a single visit, particularly when repeated trips to the library make hourly parking inconvenient. A monthly Worcester space is also listed 2.6 mi away for $63 a month. For occasional longer stays, a parking lot 3.9 mi away offers 24/7 access for $7 a day. The closer monthly garage is the most convenient of these priced spaces for the site, while the $7 daily lot trades proximity for a lower full-day rate. Show map of Worcester ## Worcester Municipal Garages and Free Parking Times Park Worcester lists city garages and lots with flat rates ranging from $0 to $15 depending on the lot location (parkworcester.com). Its published municipal pricing also includes $1 an hour, $3 for the first hour, $2 for each additional hour, a six-hour maximum, and a $65 cash monthly option (parkworcester.com). The city’s municipal-lot information gives library patrons a $1-per-hour rate and says [monthly parking](https://www.parksy.com/blog/find-monthly-parking-near-me-practical-guide) costs $63-$65, with availability and information available by calling 508-964-7275 (worcesterma.gov). Sunday and holiday parking is free of charge across Worcester under the city’s parking guidance (worcesterma.gov), which can make those days useful for a longer visit when the library is open. ## Meter Hours and Busy Periods Around Salem Street Drivers visiting during the week should allow for enforced meter hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday (worcesterma.gov). The library’s main entrance faces the McGrath lot, so the on-site spaces are the most straightforward choice when carrying books, materials, or equipment between the car and the building (mywpl.org). Sunday and holiday visits have a different parking pattern because city parking is free of charge on those days (worcesterma.gov). Municipal parking information is available from Worcester at 508-929-1300 ext. 49500 (worcesterma.gov). Show street view near Worcester Public Library ## Sources - [Worcester Public Library website](https://www.worcpublib.org/) - [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) - [Municipal Lots](https://www.worcesterma.gov/parking/municipal-lots) - [Garages + Lots](https://parkworcester.com/ways-to-park/garages-lots/) - [Worcester Public Library](https://www.mywpl.org/) - [Library Policies](https://www.mywpl.org/policies) \* 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 Public Library? The most direct choice is the metered McGrath parking lot at 16 Salem Street, in front of the main entrance, with handicap parking available. Library patrons receive a $1-per-hour rate in municipal lots. Meters are enforced from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, while Sunday and holiday parking is free of charge. ### What Is the Closest Parking for the Library? The McGrath parking lot at 16 Salem Street is the on-site parking area in front of the main entrance. It is the most straightforward option for carrying books, materials, or equipment between the car and the building. Handicap parking is available there, and the lot sits about 248 yd from Worcester center. ### How Much Does Library Parking Cost? Library patrons receive a $1-per-hour rate in municipal lots. Published municipal pricing also includes $1 an hour, $3 for the first hour, $2 for each additional hour, a six-hour maximum, and a $65 cash monthly option. The city also says monthly parking costs $63-$65, subject to availability. ### When Are Parking Meters Enforced? Worcester municipal parking meters are enforced from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Sunday and holiday parking is free of charge under the city’s parking rules. This gives drivers a different parking pattern for Sunday and holiday visits, when longer stays can be useful if the library is open. ### Are There Monthly or Daily Parking Alternatives? A secure commercial garage is 0.2 mi from the library at $216 a month, making it the closest priced Parksy choice for regular visits. For occasional longer stays, a 24/7 parking lot 3.9 mi away costs $7 a day. ### Who Can I Contact About Municipal Parking? For municipal parking information, Worcester lists 508-929-1300 ext. 49500. 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