Parking Near Blue Cross Arena, Rochester
Where Can I Park for Blue Cross Arena?
For events, use a nearby garage or lot rather than relying on curb parking. Civic Center Garage connects to the arena through an underground tunnel, has an arena entrance on Exchange Boulevard, and is listed as a four-minute walk. Parksy also lists spaces 0.3 miles away at $2 an hour, $110 a month, and $1.50 an hour.
- Address
- 1 Exchange Boulevard
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Civic Center Garage Parking in Rochester, NY, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station, 0.7 mi (14 min walk)
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A stadium bowl seen from the stands Photo: Pexels / El gringo photo
Event-Day Parking at Blue Cross Arena in Convention District
Blue Cross Arena is at 1 Exchange Boulevard in Convention District, near Rochester. The venue directs visitors to nearby garages and lots rather than a single dedicated stadium lot, and accessible parking spaces are provided in designated areas (bluecrossarena.com). Civic Center Garage is connected to the arena by an underground tunnel, giving event visitors a sheltered route from the garage entrance (bluecrossarena.com).
The venue’s parking page lists Civic Center Garage as a four-minute walk and Midtown Garage as an eight-minute walk, while another garage is listed at seven minutes (bluecrossarena.com). Civic Center Garage has an arena entrance on Exchange Boulevard (mapcoparking.com). These routes are useful after a game or show because they keep the final walk close to the building and avoid searching for an informal curb space.
Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of the Venue
Parksy lists three priced spaces 0.3 miles from the venue: an airport parking space at $2 an hour, a Civic Center Garage space at $110 a month, and another Civic Center Garage space at $1.50 an hour. The two garage listings place drivers close to the arena district, with a 0.3-mile walk back after a show or match.
Two covered spaces at 100 Jay Street are 0.9 miles away.
Street Restrictions Around 1 Exchange Boulevard
Drivers arriving at the venue should plan for garage or lot parking rather than relying on an unmarked curb space. Blue Cross Arena’s guide says parking is available in nearby garages and lots surrounding the arena, with accessible spaces in designated areas (bluecrossarena.com).
Exchange Boulevard is the named access point for the Civic Center Garage’s arena entrance (mapcoparking.com). The venue’s parking information also identifies the Civic Center Garage, Midtown Garage, and another garage by their walking times (bluecrossarena.com).
Civic Center Garage and Other Named Alternatives Near BCA
Civic Center Garage is the clearest named alternative to venue-side surface parking. Mapco Parking lists its Blue Cross Arena entrance on Exchange Boulevard and publishes a maximum charge of $11, with the first 0 to 30 minutes priced at $2.50 (mapcoparking.com). The garage connects to the arena through an underground tunnel (bluecrossarena.com).
Midtown Garage is another named option in the venue’s parking guidance and is listed as an eight-minute walk. The venue also lists an additional garage with a seven-minute walk, while its arena guide describes nearby garages and lots as the surrounding parking supply (bluecrossarena.com). These facilities keep drivers in the downtown parking network instead of sending them farther from the Convention District.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station and Walking to the Arena
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station is the nearest station, 0.7 miles from Blue Cross Arena. The walk takes 14 minutes, making rail a practical option for visitors who want to avoid driving into the Convention District for an event.
The venue is 0.3 miles from Rochester center, placing the arena close to the central area while remaining at its 1 Exchange Boulevard address in Convention District. From the station, the 14-minute walk provides a direct car-free approach to the stadium and avoids the need to find a space near the entrance.
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* 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 Blue Cross Arena?
For events, use a nearby garage or lot rather than relying on curb parking. Civic Center Garage connects to the arena through an underground tunnel, has an arena entrance on Exchange Boulevard, and is listed as a four-minute walk. Parksy also lists spaces 0.3 miles away at $2 an hour, $110 a month, and $1.50 an hour.
How Far Is Civic Center Garage From Blue Cross Arena?
Civic Center Garage is listed as a four-minute walk from the arena. It connects to the building through an underground tunnel, providing a sheltered route, and its arena entrance is on Exchange Boulevard. Mapco Parking lists a maximum charge of $11, with the first 0 to 30 minutes priced at $2.50.
What Other Garages Are Near the Arena?
Midtown Garage is listed as an eight-minute walk. The venue also identifies another garage with a seven-minute walk, alongside Civic Center Garage. Nearby garages and lots are the surrounding parking supply, keeping drivers in the downtown parking network instead of relying on an unmarked curb space.
What Parksy Parking Spaces Are Within Walking Distance?
Parksy lists three priced spaces 0.3 miles from the arena: an airport parking space at $2 an hour, a Civic Center Garage space at $110 a month, and another Civic Center Garage space at $1.50 an hour. Two covered spaces at 100 Jay Street are 0.9 miles away.
Is Accessible Parking Available at the Arena?
Accessible parking spaces are provided in designated areas. The venue directs visitors to nearby garages and lots surrounding the arena rather than a single dedicated stadium lot. Civic Center Garage is a named option, with an arena entrance on Exchange Boulevard and an underground tunnel connecting it to the building.
Can I Take the Train and Walk to the Arena?
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station is the nearest station, 0.7 miles from the arena. The walk takes 14 minutes, providing a direct car-free approach for visitors who want to avoid driving into the Convention District and finding a space near the entrance.
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