--- description: "RISD parking: permit-based campus lots, free weekend access that fills fast, and a $13 a day garage 0.3 mi away at 41 Stillman St." title: Parking Near Rhode Island School of Design, Providence | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-rhode-island-school-of-design-providence-57f379.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Rhode Island School of Design, Providence Landmark Parking · Providence, Rhode Island · Rhode Island School of Design Published 17 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 30 Waterman Street [Airport Parking (PVD)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/ri/pvd) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/ri/providence) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/ri/providence) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/ri/providence) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/providence) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ri/providence) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/ri/providence) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/ri/providence) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/ri/providence) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/ri/providence) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/ri/providence) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/ri/providence) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/ri/providence) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/ri/providence) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/ri/providence) Where Can I Park for Rhode Island School of Design? RISD campus parking is primarily permit-based, covering college-owned lots and designated street spaces. For visitors, the closest priced option is a secure 24/7 private space 124 yd from campus for $38 a day. A garage at 41 Stillman St. is 0.3 mi away and costs $13 a day. RISD lots are free to non-permit holders on weekends but fill up fast. Listen to article 5:45 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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Secure 24/7 Private Parking in Providence, RI, 124 yd (2 min walk)
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Providence station, 0.4 mi (8 min walk)
## Parking Near Providence [Secure 24/7 Private Parking in Providence, RI $38.00/day 124 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ri/providence/secure-247-private-parking-providence-ri-5634) [Secure 24/7 Private Parking Space in Providence, RI $100.00/mo 237 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ri/providence/secure-247-private-parking-space-providence-ri-4315) [Private Parking Space Wanted — $150/Month $150.00/mo 283 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ri/providence/private-parking-space-wanted-150month-205433) [Secure 24/7 Benefit Street Parking in Providence, RI $200.00/mo 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ri/providence/secure-247-benefit-street-parking-in-providence-ri-125935) [Convenient Benefit Street Parking in Providence, RI $200.00/mo 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ri/providence/convenient-benefit-street-parking-in-providence-ri-125939) [Parking Garage at 41 Stillman St. in Providence, RI $13.00/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ri/providence/parking-garage-at-41-stillman-st-in-providence-ri-134496) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Rhode Island School of Design, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-rhode-island-school-of-design-providence-57f379.webp) Rhode Island School of Design, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## RISD Permits and Campus Parking on Waterman Street Rhode Island School of Design provides parking spaces for holders of a RISD parking permit in college-owned parking lots and designated street parking spaces (policies.risd.edu). The parking program covers employees, students, and visitors through RISD Public Safety (safety.risd.edu), so campus parking is primarily a permit-based option rather than a general public car park. A standard campus parking permit entitles the holder to park in all RISD lots, with spaces available first-come, first-served as they come available (safety.risd.edu). RISD Public Safety publishes permit information and parking enforcement guidance for the 30 Waterman Street campus (safety.risd.edu). Drivers visiting for a campus appointment should arrange visitor parking through the institution rather than assuming a college-owned lot is open for unrestricted use. ## Term-Time Pressure Around the RISD Campus Parking demand is strongest when classes are in session, particularly for students and staff arriving at the same time. RISD’s parking policy covers both college-owned lots and designated street parking spaces, so permit requirements and enforcement apply beyond a single campus lot (policies.risd.edu). Weekends can also bring heavy demand during campus activity. RISD parking lots are free and open to non-permit holders on weekends, but they fill up fast (risdcraft.com). Street spaces around the campus remain subject to their posted restrictions, so a visitor should treat a nearby curb space as a regulated parking location rather than an extension of a RISD lot. Show map of Providence ## Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of RISD The closest priced option is a secure 24/7 private parking space in Providence, 124 yd from campus, at $38 a day. Its proximity suits a visitor carrying materials, attending a meeting, or making a short campus trip. A second secure 24/7 private parking space is 237 yd away and costs $100 a month, making it better suited to a student or staff member needing a regular base. Two Benefit Street spaces are 0.2 mi from the campus, each priced at $200 a month. A parking garage at 41 Stillman St. is 0.3 mi away and costs $13 a day, giving visitors a priced daily alternative when a nearby campus space is unavailable. ## Other Providence Parking Near the Waterman Street Campus Drivers looking beyond RISD’s college-owned lots can use Providence’s wider parking network, including city car parks and shopping-center parking in the surrounding downtown area. A visitor checking options around the RISD Museum should note that the museum does not offer on-site parking, while the closest listed parking is at 13 South Main, Providence (spotangels.com). Weekend access to RISD lots is a distinct option: those lots are free to non-permit holders on weekends but fill quickly (risdcraft.com). ## Providence Station Access for RISD Visitors Providence station is the nearest rail stop to the campus, at 0.4 mi away and an 8-minute walk. The station is therefore a practical alternative for visitors who can avoid bringing a car into the central Providence area, especially when campus lots and nearby street spaces are busy. The campus is 162 yd from Providence center, placing RISD within a compact central area rather than an isolated suburban setting. A driver using a nearby Parksy space can combine parking with a short walk, while rail passengers can continue from Providence station on foot to 30 Waterman Street. Show street view near Rhode Island School of Design ## Sources - [Rhode Island School of Design website](https://www.risd.edu/) - [Rhode Island Department of Transportation](https://www.dot.ri.gov) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [Parking and Transportation](https://safety.risd.edu/parking-transportation) - [Parking Policy](https://policies.risd.edu/operations/parking-policy/) - [Parking Permits](https://safety.risd.edu/parking-transportation/permits) - [Free Parking & Garages Deals near Risd Museum](https://www.spotangels.com/providence/risd-museum-parking) \* 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 Rhode Island School of Design? RISD campus parking is primarily permit-based, covering college-owned lots and designated street spaces. For visitors, the closest priced option is a secure 24/7 private space 124 yd from campus for $38 a day. A garage at 41 Stillman St. is 0.3 mi away and costs $13 a day. RISD lots are free to non-permit holders on weekends but fill up fast. ### Can Visitors Park in Rhode Island School of Design Lots? Campus parking is primarily for holders of a RISD parking permit, including employees, students, and visitors through RISD Public Safety. Drivers visiting for a campus appointment should arrange visitor parking through the institution rather than assuming a college-owned lot is open for unrestricted use. Standard permits allow parking in all RISD lots, subject to first-come, first-served availability. ### Are RISD Parking Lots Free on Weekends? RISD parking lots are free and open to non-permit holders on weekends, but they fill up fast. Weekend access is separate from weekday permit-based parking. Designated street spaces around campus remain subject to their posted restrictions, so a nearby curb space should be treated as regulated parking rather than an extension of a RISD lot. ### What Is the Closest Priced Parking Near RISD? The closest priced option is a secure 24/7 private parking space in Providence, 124 yd from campus, at $38 a day. A second secure 24/7 private space is 237 yd away and costs $100 a month. Two Benefit Street spaces are 0.2 mi away and each cost $200 a month. ### How Much Is Parking at 41 Stillman St.? The parking garage at 41 Stillman St. is 0.3 mi from campus and costs $13 a day. It provides a priced daily alternative when a nearby campus space is unavailable. Other priced options include a secure 24/7 private space 124 yd from campus for $38 a day and a second space 237 yd away for $100 a month. ### Can I Reach RISD From Providence Station? Providence station is the nearest rail stop to campus, at 0.4 mi away and an 8-minute walk. It can be a practical alternative when campus lots and nearby street spaces are busy. 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