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Friendship Street Lot – 118-166 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903, Rhode Island

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About this Location

Facility Overview

The Friendship Street Lot is a well-situated, uncovered surface parking facility located at 118-166 Eddy St in the heart of Providence, RI. Operated by MetroPark Ltd., this lot provides essential parking capacity for the Downtown Providence area, catering to both commuters and visitors exploring nearby local attractions.

Access and Navigation

This is an open-air, surface-level parking lot featuring approximately 60 spaces. As it is an uncovered surface lot, there are no height clearance restrictions, making it suitable for standard passenger vehicles and light trucks. The site provides straightforward ingress and egress points accessible via the local street grid near Eddy and Friendship Streets.

Parking Operations

Parking at this location is managed by MetroPark Ltd. Visitors are advised to look for onsite signage regarding payment methods, which typically include automated pay-and-display kiosks. For current daily rates and specific enforcement hours, it is recommended to contact the facility management directly at 401-331-4516.

Strategic Location

The lot serves as an excellent parking alternative for those visiting the Downcity district of Providence. Its proximity makes it a convenient option for:

  • Proximity to local dining and retail along Westminster Street.
  • Easy access to downtown businesses and government offices.
  • Strategic parking for events held at nearby downtown venues.

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Access specs, clearance heights & walking distance to local destinations

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Know Before You Go

Max Vehicle Clearance Open Sky
Open Air / No Height Restriction
Open outdoor surface lot accommodating high-clearance vehicles, commercial vans, and roof cargo racks without overhead limitations.
Access Mechanism
Open Surface Bay
Payment Accepted
Mobile App / PayByPhone, Credit Card
Highway / Interstate Access
Exit 36B (0.49 mi)
Neighbourhood at a Glance 25 venues
10 Communitys
4 Theatres
3 Museums
2 Universitys
1 Hotel
Closest 4 min walk
Furthest 10 min walk

This car park sits within a 10-minute walk of 25 local venues, including The Beatrice and Theta Alpha. Ideal for visitors to the area's community scene.

Walking Distance to Destinations

Event Day Traffic Notice: Walking distance to Pell Chafee Performance Center. Expect heavier pump demand and area congestion on event days.
The Beatrice Hotel
4m walk • 0.2 mi
Head north on Eddy Street toward Westminster Street for smooth passenger drop-offs at the hotel lobby.
Gardner Jackson Park Park
4m walk • 0.21 mi
Take Friendship Street directly east toward Memorial Boulevard to easily access the riverfront green spaces.
Governor Stephen Hopkins House Museum
5m walk • 0.26 mi
Cross the river via Crawford Street Bridge to access Hopkins Street on College Hill.
University of Rhode Island's Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Education and Professional Studies College
5m walk • 0.26 mi
Drive north on Eddy Street toward Washington Street to reach the main academic building entrance.
Rhode Island School of Design University
6m walk • 0.3 mi
Follow Fulton Street across the bridge toward College Street to access the RISD campus perimeter.

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