About this Location

Facility Overview

Situated in the heart of Burlington’s creative and industrial South End, 27 Alfred St Parking offers a convenient open-air surface parking solution for residents, commuters, and visitors. Located on Alfred Street between Saint Paul Street and Pine Street, this facility features a ground-level layout that allows for hassle-free ingress and egress. Because it is an outdoor lot with no overhead barriers or height restrictors, it easily accommodates standard passenger sedans, crossovers, full-size SUVs, pickup trucks, and high-roof work or commercial vans without vertical clearance constraints.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Burlington’s South End Arts District is renowned for its thriving culinary scene, artisan studios, and vibrant community spaces, making this location an ideal base for exploration:

Pine Street Arts and Dining Corridor: Just a short 2 to 5-minute stroll connects visitors to celebrated local breweries, roasteries, and eateries including Zero Gravity Brewery, The Great Northern, and surrounding maker spaces.
Callahan Park: Located just a few blocks away (5 to 7-minute walk), offering recreational ballfields, tennis courts, and open green space.
Lake Champlain Waterfront: A brief 10 to 15-minute walk or 3-minute drive westward brings you to the shores of Lake Champlain and the scenic Burlington Greenway bike path.
Champlain College and Downtown Burlington: Less than a mile northeast (roughly 15 to 20 minutes on foot or a 4-minute drive), providing quick access to the university campus, City Hall Park, and the pedestrian-only Church Street Marketplace.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

The lot is easily reached via Route 7 (Shelburne Road) or Pine Street, two of the primary north-south arteries servicing Burlington. Drivers entering Alfred Street will find quiet residential-commercial traffic conditions, making entering and exiting simple even during peak commuting windows. For public transportation users, Green Mountain Transit (GMT) operates several regular bus routes along nearby Pine Street and Saint Paul Street, offering direct connections to downtown Burlington’s Downtown Transit Center (DTC) and surrounding Chittenden County hubs. Proximity to Interstate 189 and Interstate 89 ensures swift transit to South Burlington, Williston, and the Burlington International Airport (BTV).

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Ample headroom suitable for oversized passenger vehicles, utility trucks, and roof-racked autos.
Direct Street Level Access: Straightforward single-level turnaround and maneuvering room.
Convenient Location: Situated steps from residential corridors and the bustling South End commercial district.
Pedestrian Friendly: Well-connected sidewalk network linking directly to Pine Street attractions.

Ideal For

South End Diners & Brewery Visitors: Perfect for spending an afternoon or evening sampling local craft beer, food trucks, and artisan shops on Pine Street.
Local Employees & Creatives: Ideal parking for professionals working in nearby design studios, maker spaces, and offices.
Neighborhood Residents & Guests: A reliable overflow parking option during street cleaning, winter parking bans, or private social gatherings.
Commuters & Students: Convenient satellite parking within walking distance or a short bike ride to Champlain College and downtown institutions.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Before leaving your vehicle, check all posted signage regarding reserved permit spaces, maximum stay limits, and active payment instructions, particularly during municipal snow parking bans in the winter months. For visitors heading to popular South End events, such as the South End Art Hop, spaces in this neighborhood fill up early; arriving ahead of peak dinner and weekend hours will ensure you find a convenient spot.