Parking Near The Magnolia (Mobil) Building, Downtown East
Where Can I Park for The Magnolia (Mobil) Building?
The building at 1401 Commerce Street does not offer on-site parking. The closest identified parking is at 1324 Elm Street, while Parksy lists a $15 a day valet space at Mosaic Garage, 261 yd away, and a $12 a day covered space at 1226 Elm Street, 274 yd away. Union Station is 0.6 mi away, with a 12-minute walk.
- Address
- 1401 Commerce Street
- Closest listed space
- Valet Parking at 300 N. Akard St. Mosaic Garage, Dallas, 261 yd (3 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Union Station, 0.6 mi (12 min walk)
Parking Near Downtown East
Visitors at a city landmark Photo: Pexels / Cristiane Doffini
Parking at The Magnolia (Mobil) Building on Commerce Street
The Magnolia (Mobil) Building stands at 1401 Commerce Street in Downtown, near Downtown East. The site itself does not offer on-site parking, and the closest parking identified is at 1324 Elm Street (SpotAngels). This makes a nearby garage or reserved space a more practical choice than relying on parking at the building.
For drivers attending the building, the closest listed alternative is a parking location on Elm Street rather than an official attraction car park. The building’s historic site was completed in 1913 and leveled in 1972 to make way for a parking lot, according to the Dallas Public Library archives (txarchives.org).
Busy Downtown Periods and Street-Parking Rules Near Commerce Street
Downtown traffic can make the blocks around Commerce Street slower to navigate during busy periods, particularly when nearby offices, events, and evening venues draw drivers at the same time. The Magnolia (Mobil) Building is 141 yd from the Downtown East center, placing it within a dense central area where a reserved space can reduce time spent searching.
Street parking around the site should be treated as regulated curb space rather than an assured option. The cited information identifies the nearest parking at 1324 Elm Street and states that there is no free parking near the similarly named Magnolia Dallas Downtown hotel (SpotAngels). Drivers using surrounding streets need to follow the posted curb signs and restrictions in force on the specific block.
Named Parking Options Near 1401 Commerce Street
Klyde Warren Park lists paid parking at $6 on Saturday and Sunday, with a 12-hour parking period from the start of the parking session (klydewarrenpark.org). Its published rates also include free parking for 1 hour, $5 for 2 hours, $10 for 24 hours, and $25 for 6-minute parking (klydewarrenpark.org). These options are useful to compare when a longer stay or a weekend visit is planned.
Park Place describes it as a covered parking facility managed by Park Place, with entrances on Pearl Street, and lists it as operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (parkplaceparking.com). The garage is not the on-site facility for the building.
Reserved Parksy Spaces Close to The Magnolia (Mobil) Building
Parksy lists valet parking at the Mosaic Garage, 300 N. Akard Street, 261 yd away, for $15 a day. A secure covered space at 1226 Elm Street is 274 yd away and costs $12 a day, while another covered space in Dallas, TX 75202 is also 274 yd away at $12 a day.
For shorter visits, a 24/7 space in Dallas, TX 75201 is 297 yd away at $15 an hour, and another 24/7 downtown Dallas space is 319 yd away at $15 an hour. The closest listed option by distance is premium 24/7 parking at 408 S. Ervay, 0.2 mi away, priced at $7 an hour. These spaces provide named, bookable alternatives to searching for curb parking around Commerce Street.
Walking From Union Station to the Building
Union Station is the nearest station to The Magnolia (Mobil) Building, at 0.6 mi from 1401 Commerce Street. The walk takes 12 minutes, making rail a practical alternative when downtown parking is busy or a reserved space is not convenient.
From the station, continue toward the Commerce Street address in Downtown, near Downtown East. The building is also 141 yd from the Downtown East center, so visitors combining rail with a short central-city walk can avoid driving through the final blocks.
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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 The Magnolia (Mobil) Building?
The building at 1401 Commerce Street does not offer on-site parking. The closest identified parking is at 1324 Elm Street, while Parksy lists a $15 a day valet space at Mosaic Garage, 261 yd away, and a $12 a day covered space at 1226 Elm Street, 274 yd away. Union Station is 0.6 mi away, with a 12-minute walk.
Does The Magnolia (Mobil) Building Have On-Site Parking?
No. The site does not offer on-site parking, so drivers should consider a nearby garage or reserved space instead. The closest identified parking is at 1324 Elm Street. Street parking around Commerce Street is regulated curb space, and drivers must follow the posted signs and restrictions on the specific block.
What Are the Closest Reserved Parking Spaces Near The Magnolia (Mobil) Building?
Parksy lists valet parking at Mosaic Garage, 300 N. Akard Street, 261 yd away for $15 a day. A secure covered space at 1226 Elm Street is 274 yd away for $12 a day, and another covered space in Dallas, TX 75202 is also 274 yd away for $12 a day.
What Is the Cheapest Listed Parksy Parking Option Nearby?
The closest listed option by distance is premium 24/7 parking at 408 S. Ervay, 0.2 mi away, priced at $7 an hour. Parksy also lists $12 a day covered spaces 274 yd away, plus a $15 a day valet option 261 yd away at Mosaic Garage.
What Parking Rates Does Klyde Warren Park List?
Klyde Warren Park lists paid parking at $6 on Saturday and Sunday, with a 12-hour parking period from the start of the parking session. Its published rates also include free parking for 1 hour, $5 for 2 hours, $10 for 24 hours, and $25 for 6-minute parking.
Can I Take Rail to The Magnolia (Mobil) Building Instead of Driving?
Union Station is the nearest station, at 0.6 mi from 1401 Commerce Street. The walk takes 12 minutes, making rail a practical alternative when downtown parking is busy or a reserved space is inconvenient. The building is also 141 yd from the Downtown East center.
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