About this Location

Facility Overview

Situated in the heart of Revere, Massachusetts, 85 American Legion Hwy Parking provides an accessible and convenient open-air surface parking solution for commuters, local shoppers, and visitors exploring the North Shore and Greater Boston area. Located directly along Route 60 (American Legion Highway), the lot offers straightforward vehicular access and generous stall layouts. Because this facility is an outdoor surface lot, there are no overhead clearance height limitations, making it exceptionally well-suited not only for standard sedans, compacts, and crossovers, but also for full-size SUVs, pickup trucks, commercial contractor vehicles, and high-roof passenger vans that cannot navigate standard downtown covered parking garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

The lot puts drivers within easy reach of numerous local Revere destinations, waterfront recreation, and civic centers:

Historic Revere Beach & Boulevard: America’s first public beach is located just over a mile east (approximately a 4-minute drive or 20-minute walk), offering iconic seaside strolling, sandcastle festivals, and seaside dining along the Atlantic coast.
Revere City Hall & Broadway Commercial District: Just blocks away (a 5-to-10-minute walk), providing immediate access to local municipal offices, bakeries, authentic dining, and neighborhood retail.
Suffolk Downs Redevelopment & The Track: Less than a mile south, home to large-scale cultural events, pop-up community spaces, and seasonal community activities.
Northgate Shopping Center: Situated a short drive up Route 60, offering major retail stores, groceries, and dining.
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS): Located just 4.5 miles south via Route 1A, making this area a strategic jumping-off point for North Shore airport travelers and park-and-ride commuters.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Positioned along the multi-lane American Legion Highway (Route 60), the parking area allows seamless ingress and egress. Motorists benefit from direct connections to Bell Circle, connecting with Route 1A (North Shore Road/Lee Burbank Highway) heading directly toward Boston and Logan Airport, as well as the Revere Beach Parkway (Route 16) heading toward Everett, Medford, and Interstate 93. Public transit connections are readily available, with several MBTA bus lines stopping along American Legion Highway and nearby Broadway (including routes 116, 117, and 411). Commuters can easily link to the MBTA Blue Line rapid transit at Wonderland or Beachmont stations, reaching downtown Boston (State Street, Government Center) in under 20 minutes.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous headroom with zero low-clearance barriers, accommodating high-roof vans, lifted trucks, and commercial utility vehicles.
Well-Lit Parking Grounds: Equipped with perimeter pole lighting to ensure safe evening arrival and departure.
Paved and Marked Stalls: Defined parking lines and wide driving aisles for easy turning and two-way vehicle maneuvering.
Digital Payment & Reservations: Supported by major on-demand parking platforms and automated contactless payment options where available.
ADA Accessible Spaces: Dedicated accessible parking stalls located near main pedestrian exit corridors.

Ideal For

Daily Boston Commuters: Drivers looking to bypass costly downtown Boston parking garages by parking near Route 1A transit corridors.
Beachgoers & Weekend Visitors: Leisure visitors heading to Revere Beach who prefer avoiding crowded boardwalk curb parking during warm summer days.
Local Business Patrons: Customers and clients frequenting Broadway storefronts, medical offices, and restaurants in central Revere.
Commercial & Fleet Vehicles: Contractors and service professionals needing reliable surface parking without indoor garage ceiling restrictions.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Plan Around Peak Shore Traffic: On sunny summer weekends and during annual events like the Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival, Route 60 and Bell Circle experience heavy congestion; plan to arrive early in the morning to beat the rush.
Note Your Stall Number: If paying via a mobile app or automated pay station, snap a quick photo of your license plate and space number before leaving your vehicle.
Check Event Signage: Look for any temporary parking advisories or local street regulations posted near the entrance during municipal street-sweeping or winter snow emergencies.