Parking Near Brown University, Providence
Where Can I Park for Brown University?
A valid permit is required at all times in university parking lots, and policies are strictly enforced. Visitors can use Lot 68 Upper, the Power Street Parking Garage, at 111 Power Street. Nearby options include a secure 24/7 private space for $100 a month, a $38 a day space, or the 41 Stillman Street garage for $13 a day.
- Address
- 233 Richmond Street
- Closest listed space
- Secure 24/7 Benefit Street Parking in Providence, RI, 0.4 mi (9 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Providence station, 0.8 mi (16 min walk)
Parking Near Providence
Brown University, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
Parking on the Brown University Campus
A valid parking permit is required at all times in any Brown University parking lot, and Brown says its parking policies are strictly enforced (transportation.brown.edu). The campus parking office is at 69 Brown Street, Fifth Floor, Suite 511 (facilities.brown.edu).
Visitors may use Lot 68 Upper, also called the Power Street Parking Garage, at 111 Power Street (brown.edu). The garage entrance is on Power Street, while Brown’s Family Weekend information describes the facility at the corner of Power and Thayer streets as the largest on campus (familyweekend.brown.edu). Brown also identifies Lot 2 near the Athletic Complex on Hope Street for campus access (familyweekend.brown.edu).
Other Parking Around Providence’s Campus Area
Brown’s graduate-school parking guidance says nearby rented parking spaces typically cost between $50 and $150 per month (graduateschool.brown.edu).
The official Brown visitor directions point drivers to Lot 68 Upper, so visitors looking beyond campus should compare nearby private spaces with their visit length before heading toward the university. The closest listed alternatives include spaces on Benefit Street, a private space in Providence, a private parking option, and the garage at 41 Stillman Street.
When Brown Parking Is Hardest to Find
Parking pressure increases during Brown’s Family Weekend, when the university directs visitors toward the Power and Thayer streets garage and identifies Lot 2 near the Athletic Complex on Hope Street (familyweekend.brown.edu). Visitors attending campus events should allow time to reach the garage or an off-campus space rather than relying on a short curbside stop.
Brown states that parking policies are strictly enforced in its lots, and a valid permit is required at all times (transportation.brown.edu). The university’s visitor directions identify the Power Street Parking Garage as the visitor parking location, making surrounding campus streets a poor substitute for permit-controlled lots during busy university activity.
Parksy Spaces Near Brown University
Two Benefit Street spaces are 0.4 mi from the campus and each costs $200 a month.
A secure 24/7 private space 0.5 mi away costs $100 a month, making it the lower-cost monthly option for a student or staff member. A secure 24/7 private parking space 0.6 mi away costs $38 a day and works better for a short visit. The parking garage at 41 Stillman Street is 0.7 mi away and costs $13 a day, giving visitors a straightforward daily option.
Walking to Brown From Providence Station
Providence station is the nearest rail station, at 0.8 mi from Brown University and a 16 min walk.
The campus is 0.3 mi from Providence centre, so drivers combining a central parking space with a walk can avoid the permit requirement for Brown lots. For a station-based journey, the 16 min walk from Providence station provides the clearest rail connection listed for the university.
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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 Brown University?
A valid permit is required at all times in university parking lots, and policies are strictly enforced. Visitors can use Lot 68 Upper, the Power Street Parking Garage, at 111 Power Street. Nearby options include a secure 24/7 private space for $100 a month, a $38 a day space, or the 41 Stillman Street garage for $13 a day.
Do I Need a Permit to Park on Campus?
Yes. A valid parking permit is required at all times in university parking lots, and parking policies are strictly enforced. The campus parking office is at 69 Brown Street, Fifth Floor, Suite 511. Visitors should use the designated visitor facility rather than relying on permit-controlled lots or surrounding campus streets.
Where Should Visitors Park?
Visitors may use Lot 68 Upper, also called the Power Street Parking Garage, at 111 Power Street. The entrance is on Power Street, and the facility is at the corner of Power and Thayer streets. Brown’s visitor directions identify this garage as the visitor parking location.
How Much Does Nearby Monthly Parking Cost?
Nearby rented parking spaces typically cost between $50 and $150 per month. Listed alternatives include two Benefit Street spaces at $200 a month and a secure 24/7 private space 0.5 mi away for $100 a month. Compare the space’s distance and your visit length before choosing a monthly option.
What Are the Daily Parking Options Near Campus?
A secure 24/7 private parking space 0.6 mi away costs $38 a day. The garage at 41 Stillman Street is 0.7 mi away and costs $13 a day. The Stillman Street garage provides the lower-priced daily option listed, while the private space is closer to campus.
How Far Is Providence Station From Campus?
Providence station is 0.8 mi from the campus and a 16 min walk. The campus is 0.3 mi from Providence centre, so drivers can combine a central parking space with a walk and avoid the permit requirement for university lots. The station’s 16 min walk is the clearest rail connection listed.
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