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# Parking Near Salem Downtown State Street-Commercial Street Historic District, OR

Landmark Parking · Salem, Oregon · Salem Downtown State Street-Commercial Street Historic District

Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines)

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Where Can I Park for Salem Downtown State Street-Commercial Street Historic District?

The nearest recommended public facility is the State Street Municipal Lot at 350 Commercial St. NE, beside the downtown district. It is open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Downtown parking structures remain free for customers and visitors, while on-street parking is changing to $1.50 per hour from July 10.

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<dt>Address</dt>
<dd>363 State Street</dd>

<dt>Closest listed space</dt>
<dd>Secure 24/7 Parking Lot in Central Salem, OR, 41 yd (1 min walk)</dd>

<dt>Nearest station</dt>
<dd>Salem station, 0.8 mi (16 min walk)</dd></dl>

## Parking Near Salem

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## Parking for Salem Downtown State Street-Commercial Street Historic District

The nearest recommended public facility is the State Street Municipal Lot at 350 Commercial St. NE, beside the downtown district. The City of Salem lists the lot as open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday (cityofsalem.net). Its position on Commercial Street makes it a practical choice for reaching the historic buildings around 363 State Street without relying on a curbside space.

Downtown Salem also has municipal parking structures. The city says parking remains free for customers and visitors in its downtown parking structures, providing an alternative to street parking (cityofsalem.net). The district forms part of Salem's central business district, so a public garage or lot is generally more dependable than searching directly outside an individual historic property (wikipedia.org).

## Busy Times and Street Parking Around Downtown Salem

Parking pressure is greatest when the central business district is busy with shoppers, diners, and visitors. Downtown Salem's long-standing free street-parking arrangement has been changing, with the city moving to paid on-street parking from July 10 at $1.50 per hour (statesmanjournal.com). Drivers using curb spaces should therefore plan for payment rather than assuming downtown streets remain free.

The city's downtown parking structures remain free for customers and visitors, while street spaces are subject to the newer paid arrangement (cityofsalem.net). The district is roughly bounded by Ferry, High, Chemeketa, and Front streets, placing the relevant curbside rules across a compact central area rather than on one isolated block (treealive.com).

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## Parksy Monthly Spaces Within Reach of the Historic District

Parksy lists several longer-stay options for drivers who need more than a short downtown visit. The closest listed option with a published price is a gated parking lot in Keizer, 4.4 miles away, at $200 a month. A second Keizer option is RV parking, also 4.4 miles away, priced at $175 a month.

For larger vehicles, Salem RV and camper storage is listed 8.2 miles away at $47 a month.

## Other Named Parking Facilities Near State and Commercial Streets

Salem's State Street Municipal Lot is at 350 Commercial St. NE, while AirGarage lists a parking location at 120 Commercial St. SE for access to downtown Salem (cityofsalem.net; airgarage.com). These named facilities give drivers alternatives on both sides of the central street grid surrounding the historic district.

The City of Salem describes downtown parking structures as free for customers and visitors (cityofsalem.net). That makes the municipal structures a useful free option for eligible visitors, while the Commercial Street facilities provide named places to aim for instead of circling the blocks.

Show street view near Salem Downtown State Street-Commercial Street Historic District

## Sources

- [Oregon Department of Transportation](https://www.oregon.gov/odot/)
- [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services)
- [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov)
- [Beep Beep Salem](https://www.cityofsalem.net/community/neighborhoods/parking/beep-beep-salem)
- [Salem Downtown State Street](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salem_Downtown_State_Street_%E2%80%93_Commercial_Street_Historic_District)
- [Salem Downtown State Street-Commercial Street Historic ...](https://treealive.com/nr/01001067)
- [State Street Municipal Lot](https://www.cityofsalem.net/community/neighborhoods/parking/where-to-park/state-street-municipal-lot)
- [Book parking at Salem Parking with AirGarage](https://www.airgarage.com/location/salem-parking-salem-or?srsltid=AU7gw4U5TFRQKabH2LhpqT6FpRENU0MZwtWo1lme8JLJBJ1CXN40Vglb)

\* 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 Salem Downtown State Street-Commercial Street Historic District?

The nearest recommended public facility is the State Street Municipal Lot at 350 Commercial St. NE, beside the downtown district. It is open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Downtown parking structures remain free for customers and visitors, while on-street parking is changing to $1.50 per hour from July 10.

### What Are the Hours for the State Street Municipal Lot?

The State Street Municipal Lot at 350 Commercial St. NE is listed as open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Its Commercial Street position makes it a practical choice for reaching historic buildings around 363 State Street without relying on a curbside space.

### Is Downtown Street Parking Still Free?

Drivers using curb spaces should plan for payment rather than assume downtown streets remain free. The city is moving to paid on-street parking from July 10 at $1.50 per hour. Downtown parking structures remain free for customers and visitors, providing an alternative to newer paid street parking.

### Where Can I Find Free Parking Structures Downtown?

Downtown Salem parking structures remain free for customers and visitors. The structures offer an alternative to street parking across the compact central area.

### What Monthly Parking Options Are Available Nearby?

For longer stays, Parksy lists a gated parking lot in Keizer, 4.4 miles away, at $200 a month, and RV parking in Keizer, also 4.4 miles away, at $175 a month. Salem RV and camper storage is 8.2 miles away at $47 a month.

### What Named Parking Facilities Are Near State and Commercial Streets?

The State Street Municipal Lot is at 350 Commercial St. NE. AirGarage lists a parking location at 120 Commercial St. SE for access to downtown Salem. These facilities provide named places on both sides of the central street grid, instead of circling the blocks.

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