About this Location

Facility Overview

The Kendall Square South Garage (also known as the 350 Kendall Street Garage) is a modern multi-level covered parking facility nestled in Cambridge's world-renowned innovation and biotechnology corridor. Serving the Canal District Kendall neighborhood and the eastern perimeter of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the facility offers secure below-grade parking protected from New England's harsh winter snow and summer heat. With a maximum vehicle height clearance of 7'2" (2.18 m), the garage easily accommodates sedans, compact crossovers, minivans, and full-size SUVs. However, drivers operating high-roof commercial cargo vans, elevated utility trucks, or roof-rack-equipped vehicles exceeding clearance limits should seek alternative open-air surface lots in East Cambridge.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated in the heart of Kendall Square, the garage puts visitors steps from leading academic, scientific, and recreational destinations:

Canal District Kendall & Broad Canal: Directly outside the garage, featuring waterfront walkways, Paddle Boston kayak and canoe rentals in the summer, and the beloved outdoor ice skating rink at Termeer Square during the winter months.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT): Located within a 5- to 10-minute walk (0.3–0.5 miles), providing immediate access to the MIT List Visual Arts Center, MIT Welcome Center, Stata Center, and the broader campus.
Museum of Science, Boston: Less than a 15-minute walk (0.7 miles) along Edwin H. Land Boulevard or the Charles River paths.
John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center: Located directly adjacent to the district, perfect for government and research visitors.
Dining & Nightlife: Immediate access to local favorites such as Glass House, Aceituna Grill, Shy Bird, Fuji at Kendall, and Tatte Bakery & Cafe.
CambridgeSide Shopping Center: A pleasant 8- to 10-minute stroll north along the Lechmere Canal.
TD Garden & Downtown Boston: Conveniently accessible in under 10 minutes via rideshare across the Longfellow Bridge or the Charles River Dam.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Vehicular access to the facility is straightforward, with dedicated entrance and exit lanes on Kendall Street situated between Third Street and Athenaeum Street. Drivers approaching via Memorial Drive, Edwin H. Land Boulevard, or Route 28 (Monsignor O'Brien Highway) will find direct arterial connections to Binney and Third Streets. Exiting motorists can quickly link back to Interstate 93, the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90), or the Longfellow Bridge into Boston. For intermodal commuters, the garage is a short 6-minute walk to the MBTA Red Line at Kendall/MIT Station and within 12 minutes of the Green Line at Lechmere Station, as well as multiple local MBTA bus lines and the EZRide Cambridge shuttle network.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

24/7 Operations: Continuous round-the-clock entry and automated egress 365 days a year.
Extensive EV Charging: Dozens of ChargePoint Level 2 electric vehicle charging ports distributed across subterranean levels with green-painted indicator zones.
Accessibility (ADA): Designated accessible parking bays situated conveniently near passenger elevators and level pedestrian access points.
Digital Payment & Booking: Touchless entry and exit, support for prepaid digital reservations via SpotHero and ParkWhiz, and on-site automated credit card pay stations.
Safety & Maintenance: Clean interior decks, well-lit driving aisles, 24/7 video surveillance (CCTV), and professional property management.
Merchant Validations: Discounted evening and weekend parking validation programs offered in conjunction with select Canal District retailers and community ice rink events.

Ideal For

Corporate & Life Science Commuters: Tech and biotech professionals visiting nearby pharmaceutical campuses, incubators, and research labs.
MIT Campus Visitors: Families, prospective students, and visiting researchers seeking reliable off-street parking close to east campus facilities.
Canal District Leisure: Skaters hitting the Termeer Square ice rink in the winter and kayakers launching onto the Broad Canal in the summer.
Dinner & Entertainment Patrons: Foodies enjoying Kendall Square's vibrant dining scene or attending nearby cultural performances.
Boston Event Bypassers: Savvy eventgoers visiting Boston or TD Garden who prefer to park on the Cambridge side of the river and cross via rideshare or the T.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Daily commuters should consider arriving before 8:30 AM during mid-week peak biotech business hours when capacity is highest. If visiting for dinner, ice skating, or weekend activities, be sure to ask participating Canal District merchants for parking validation to unlock deeply discounted evening and weekend parking rates. If you have booked in advance through parking reservation apps, make sure your mobile pass or QR code is pulled up before descending into the garage ramp to ensure seamless scanning at the gate barriers.