--- description: Merrill Auditorium parking includes a covered garage, $40.00/day parking 0.5 mi away, and free street parking after 6:00 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays. title: Parking Near Merrill Auditorium, Portland | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-merrill-auditorium-portland-bb54b0.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Merrill Auditorium, Portland Landmark Parking · Portland, Maine · Merrill Auditorium Published 17 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 20 Myrtle Street [Airport Parking (PDX)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/or/pdx) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/me/portland) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/me/portland) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/me/portland) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/portland) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/me/portland) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/me/portland) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/me/portland) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/me/portland) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/me/portland) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/me/portland) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/me/portland) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/me/portland) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/me/portland) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/me/portland) Where Can I Park for Merrill Auditorium? The Chestnut Street Garage is the principal covered parking choice, with secure parking a short walk from the auditorium and advance reservations available through its parking system. Parksy also lists a secure garage 0.5 mi away at $40 a day. Metered street parking around the auditorium requires payment from 9AM to 7PM Monday through Saturday. Listen to article 5:19 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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Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Chestnut Street Garage for Merrill Auditorium The Chestnut Street Garage is the principal covered parking choice promoted for Merrill Auditorium, offering secure parking a short walk from the auditorium (portlandcityauditorium.com). Its position makes it a practical option when you want to leave the car in a covered facility rather than search the surrounding blocks. The garage’s operator provides advance reservations through its parking system, which can be useful before a performance when demand is higher (portlandcityauditorium.com). Merrill stands at 20 Myrtle Street, 270 yd from Portland center, so the garage also suits visitors combining an event with time downtown. ## Top of the Old Port and Elm Street Parking Near Merrill Top of the Old Port is an open-air parking lot on Pearl Street, while Elm Street Parking Garage is an hourly-fee facility listed for visitors to Merrill (waterfrontconcerts.com). Both provide named alternatives to the Chestnut Street Garage, with the Pearl Street option offering surface parking and Elm Street providing a garage setting. The waterfront venue information advises drivers to check closing times before entering Elm Street Parking Garage (waterfrontconcerts.com). Metered street parking is available around Merrill, and those spaces require payment from 9AM to 7PM Monday through Saturday (portlandovations.org). Street parking is free after 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays, and free all day and evening on Sundays (foko.org). Show map of Portland ## Parksy Spaces Within 0.7 Mi of Merrill Auditorium Parksy lists a secure garage 0.5 mi from Merrill at $40 a day. For drivers who prefer a longer stay, a secure 24/7 gated lot 0.7 mi away costs $225 a month, and a secure 24/7 lot in downtown Portland at the same distance also costs $225 a month. Three further 0.7 mi options are available for different parking patterns: a secure and convenient garage at $8 an hour, a convenient 24/7 parking lot at $8 an hour, and a convenient 24/7 lot in downtown Portland at $225 a month. The hourly spaces suit shorter visits, while the monthly listings are aimed at regular parking. ## Event-Night Pressure and Street Rules Around Merrill Metered spaces around Merrill are paid from 9AM to 7PM Monday through Saturday, with Sundays and city holidays treated differently under the venue’s accessibility guidance (portlandovations.org). Weekday and Saturday street parking becomes free after 6:00 p.m., while Sunday street parking is free all day and evening (foko.org). The Pearl Street lot is open-air, and drivers using Elm Street Parking Garage should check its closing times before entering (waterfrontconcerts.com). These rules make evening arrival timing important for visitors deciding between a meter, a surface lot, and a garage. ## Walking and Transit Access to Merrill Auditorium Merrill is at 20 Myrtle Street, and Portland center is 270 yd away. The official city listing identifies Merrill’s address and provides bus information for the venue (portlandmaine.gov). Visitors combining a bus journey with an event can therefore avoid bringing a car into the busiest arrival period, while drivers using the Chestnut Street Garage have a covered option described as a short walk from the auditorium (portlandcityauditorium.com). Show street view near Merrill Auditorium ## Sources - [Merrill Auditorium website](http://www.portlandmaine.gov/574/Merrill-Auditorium) - [Maine Department of Transportation](https://www.maine.gov/mdot/) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [Accessibility](https://portlandovations.org/about/accessibility-merrill-auditorium/) - [Parking Information](https://www.portlandcityauditorium.com/parking/) - [Merrill Auditorium](https://www.portlandmaine.gov/merrill-auditorium) - [Merrill Auditorium](https://www.waterfrontconcerts.com/venue/merrill-auditorium) \* 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 Merrill Auditorium? The Chestnut Street Garage is the principal covered parking choice, with secure parking a short walk from the auditorium and advance reservations available through its parking system. Parksy also lists a secure garage 0.5 mi away at $40 a day. Metered street parking around the auditorium requires payment from 9AM to 7PM Monday through Saturday. ### What Is the Best Covered Parking Option for Merrill Auditorium? The Chestnut Street Garage is the principal covered parking choice promoted for Merrill Auditorium. It offers secure parking a short walk from the auditorium, making it practical when you want a covered facility rather than searching surrounding blocks. The garage’s operator provides advance reservations through its parking system, which can help before a performance. ### Are There Other Parking Lots and Garages Near Merrill Auditorium? Top of the Old Port is an open-air parking lot on Pearl Street, while Elm Street Parking Garage is an hourly-fee facility listed for visitors to Merrill. These provide alternatives to the Chestnut Street Garage. Drivers using Elm Street Parking Garage should check its closing times before entering. ### How Much Do Parksy Parking Spaces Near Merrill Auditorium Cost? Parksy lists a secure garage 0.5 mi from Merrill at $40 a day. At 0.7 mi, a secure 24/7 gated lot costs $225 a month, and a secure 24/7 parking lot in downtown Portland also costs $225 a month. ### When Is Street Parking Free Near Merrill Auditorium? Metered street parking around Merrill requires payment from 9AM to 7PM Monday through Saturday. Weekday and Saturday street parking becomes free after 6:00 p.m., while Sunday street parking is free all day and evening. Sundays and city holidays are treated differently under the venue’s accessibility guidance. ### Can I Use Transit or Walk to Merrill Auditorium? Merrill is at 20 Myrtle Street, and Portland center is 270 yd away. The official city listing provides bus information for the venue, so visitors combining a bus journey with an event can avoid bringing a car into the busiest arrival period. 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