--- description: "Portland Performing Arts Center parking: metered spaces are free after 6:00 pm daily, Sundays and holidays, with a 0.8-mi garage for $40 a day." title: Parking Near Portland Performing Arts Center, ME | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-theatre-5dbe0bb9.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Portland Performing Arts Center, ME Landmark Parking · Portland, Maine · Portland Performing Arts Center Published 17 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 31 Forest Avenue [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 Portland Performing Arts Center? Portland Performing Arts Center is at 31 Forest Avenue in Portland, Maine. Metered on-street parking is free after 6:00 pm daily, plus all day on Sundays and holidays. Parksy lists a secure garage 0.8 mi away for $40 a day, while several 1.1-mi options cost $8 an hour. Listen to article 4:37 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
31 Forest Avenue
Closest listed space
Secure Garage Parking in the Heart of Portland, ME, 0.8 mi (17 min walk)
Nearest station
Portland Transportation Center, 1.4 mi (29 min walk)
## Parking Near Portland [Secure Garage Parking in the Heart of Portland, ME $40.00/day 0.8 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/me/portland/secure-garage-parking-heart-portland-me-164079) [Secure & Convenient Parking Lot in Downtown Portland $8.00/hr 1.1 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/me/portland/secure-convenient-parking-lot-downtown-portland-188599) [Secure 24/7 Gated Parking Lot in Portland, ME $225.00/mo 1.1 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/me/portland/secure-247-gated-parking-lot-portland-me-188587) [Secure 24/7 Parking Lot in Downtown Portland, ME $225.00/mo 1.1 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/me/portland/secure-247-parking-lot-downtown-portland-me-188601) [Secure & Convenient Garage Parking in Portland, ME $8.00/hr 1.1 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/me/portland/secure-convenient-garage-parking-portland-me-188604) [Convenient 24/7 Parking Lot in Portland, ME $8.00/hr 1.1 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/me/portland/convenient-247-parking-lot-portland-me-188606) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Rows of red seats in a theatre](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-theatre-5dbe0bb9.webp) Rows of red seats in a theatre Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@artosuraj) / Arto Suraj ## Parking at Portland Performing Arts Center on Forest Avenue Portland Performing Arts Center is at 31 Forest Avenue in Portland, Maine, 0.3 mi from Portland center. The site sits in an urban area where event parking is best planned before arrival rather than left to a last-minute search. Portland Stage’s visitor guidance covers parking for its Portland venue and says drivers can purchase 6 hours of parking for one flat fee (portlandstage.org). The same guidance says metered on-street parking is free after 6:00 pm daily, as well as all day on Sundays and holidays (portlandstage.org). ## Named Portland Parking Options Around the Arts Center Portland Stage identifies metered on-street spaces as an option for visitors, with [free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) after 6:00 pm daily and all day on Sundays and holidays (portlandstage.org). The visitor guidance also refers to purchasing 6 hours of parking for one flat fee (portlandstage.org). Drivers using street spaces should note that the guidance specifically describes the free period as applying to metered spots, rather than presenting every nearby space as unrestricted. Show map of Portland ## Parksy Spaces Within Reach of Portland Performing Arts Center Parksy lists a secure garage 0.8 mi from the site for $40 a day. For drivers who prefer a garage over street parking, this is the closest priced Parksy option shown for the venue. At 1.1 mi, Parksy lists a secure and convenient parking lot for $8 an hour, a secure and convenient garage for $8 an hour, and a convenient 24/7 parking lot for $8 an hour. Two further 1.1-mi listings are secure 24/7 gated and secure 24/7 parking lots, each priced at $225 a month. ## Event Pressure and Street-Parking Timing Near Forest Avenue Portland Stage states that metered on-street parking is free after 6:00 pm daily (portlandstage.org). Sundays and holidays create a different street-parking pattern because Portland Stage says metered spots are free all day on those days (portlandstage.org). The guidance also presents a 6-hour flat-fee parking purchase, giving drivers attending a longer event a defined alternative to paying by separate parking periods (portlandstage.org). ## Walking From Portland Transportation Center to the Arts Center Portland Transportation Center is the nearest station listed for Portland Performing Arts Center. The station is 1.4 mi away, with a 29-minute walk to the site. For rail users, the station-to-venue walk is long enough to factor into an evening itinerary, especially when carrying coats or arriving close to curtain time. Drivers combining rail and parking can use the station as the arrival reference point, while visitors heading directly to the venue should use 31 Forest Avenue as the destination. Show street view near Portland Performing Arts Center ## Sources - [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) - [Plan Your Visit](https://www.portlandstage.org/visit/) \* 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 Portland Performing Arts Center? Portland Performing Arts Center is at 31 Forest Avenue in Portland, Maine. Metered on-street parking is free after 6:00 pm daily, plus all day on Sundays and holidays. Parksy lists a secure garage 0.8 mi away for $40 a day, while several 1.1-mi options cost $8 an hour. ### Is Street Parking Free Near Portland Performing Arts Center? Portland Stage says metered on-street parking is free after 6:00 pm daily. Metered spots are also free all day on Sundays and holidays. The guidance specifically applies this free period to metered spaces, so drivers should check that they are using a metered spot before leaving the vehicle. ### Can I Buy Parking for a Longer Event? Portland Stage’s visitor guidance says drivers can purchase 6 hours of parking for one flat fee. This provides a defined option for visitors attending a longer event, rather than paying by separate parking periods. The same guidance also covers free metered parking after 6:00 pm daily and all day on Sundays and holidays. ### What Is the Closest Priced Parksy Parking Option? The closest priced Parksy option is a secure garage 0.8 mi from Portland Performing Arts Center, priced at $40 a day. For drivers who prefer a garage over street parking, it is the nearest priced option shown. Several other Parksy listings are 1.1 mi away and cost $8 an hour. ### What Parksy Parking Options Are 1.1 Mi Away? At 1.1 mi, Parksy lists a secure and convenient parking lot for $8 an hour, a secure and convenient garage for $8 an hour, and a convenient 24/7 parking lot for $8 an hour. It also lists secure 24/7 gated and secure 24/7 parking lots at $225 a month. ### How Far Is Portland Transportation Center From the Venue? Portland Transportation Center is the nearest station listed for Portland Performing Arts Center. It is 1.4 mi away, with a 29-minute walk to the site. 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