About this Location

Facility Overview

The Florence Street Lot is a centrally situated, open-air municipal surface parking lot located at 39 Florence Street in the heart of downtown Malden, Massachusetts. Positioned directly opposite the Malden Center transit station, this lot serves as a vital multimodal parking hub for daily MBTA commuters, downtown shoppers, and local diners. Because it is an unobstructed open-air lot, there are no low ceiling overhangs or vertical clearance restrictions, making it exceptionally accommodating for passenger sedans, oversized SUVs, pickup trucks, and commercial cargo vans that cannot access standard underground garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated in Malden\'s thriving downtown core, this parking lot provides rapid, walkable access to a diverse array of culinary, municipal, and entertainment venues:

Malden Center MBTA Station: Located less than a 2-minute walk (150 feet) across the street, offering direct Orange Line subway and Haverhill Line Commuter Rail services into Boston, including TD Garden / North Station in roughly 12 to 15 minutes.
Downtown Malden Dining & Breweries: Just steps from popular local culinary destinations along Pleasant Street and Exchange Street, including Faces Brewing Co., Hugh O\'Neill\'s Irish Pub, Mystic Station, and numerous international bakeries and noodle shops.
Malden City Hall & Government Center: Within a 3-minute walk (0.2 miles), ideal for municipal appointments, civic proceedings, and local government business.
Historic Malden Public Library: A brief 6-minute stroll (0.3 miles) to the iconic H. H. Richardson-designed cultural landmark.
Northern Strand Community Trail: Easily accessible for cyclists and walkers looking to connect to the regional trail network extending to the coast.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress to the Florence Street Lot are directly off Florence Street, which connects seamlessly to Route 60 (Centre Street/Eastern Avenue) and Main Street. Drivers arriving from Interstate 93 can access the lot via Exit 23 onto Route 60 East in under 10 minutes. The facility is directly adjacent to the Malden Center multimodal hub, which also hosts major MBTA bus lines (including routes 99, 101, 104, 105, 106, 108, 411, 426, and 430), allowing drivers to park locally and transfer across the Greater Boston area with ease.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Level asphalt layout with wide drive aisles and no height clearance restrictions.
Digital Payment Capabilities: Modern pay-by-plate kiosk stations and seamless mobile payment integration via popular municipal parking apps (such as ParkMobile or Passport).
ADA Accessible Spaces: Clearly designated van-accessible spaces situated near the primary pedestrian exits.
Evening Illumination: High-mast exterior lighting illuminating stalls and walkways during overnight and early morning hours.
Commuter Convenience: Unbeatable proximity for fast transitions to MBTA subway and commuter rail platforms.

Ideal For

Boston Commuters: Commuters seeking an affordable park-and-ride alternative to expensive downtown Boston garages.
TD Garden Eventgoers: Sports fans and concert attendees wishing to park outside the city center and ride the Orange Line straight to TD Garden.
Downtown Visitors & Diners: Guests patronizing local restaurants, brewpubs, gaming cafes, and retail shops along Pleasant and Commercial Streets.
Civic Visitors: Individuals visiting Malden City Hall, the District Court, and surrounding professional offices.

Visitor & Driver Tips

The lot experiences high commuter demand on weekday mornings between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM; arriving before the morning rush ensures convenient space selection. Remember to note your vehicle\'s license plate number before walking toward the payment kiosk or entering the app, as parking validation is linked to your vehicle plate. While pay kiosks accept major credit cards, setting up the mobile parking app on your phone beforehand allows for remote time extensions without returning to your vehicle.