About this Location

Facility Overview

Situated in the heart of vibrant downtown Burlington, Vermont, the Privately Owned Public Parking lot at 158-164 Cherry Street offers prime, street-level vehicle accommodation. Configured as an open-air surface lot, this location provides straightforward pull-in parking with generous lane spacing, making parking stress-free and swift. Because the facility is entirely outdoors without overhead beams, decks, or low ceilings, it features unrestricted vertical clearance. This makes it an outstanding choice not only for standard sedans, compact cars, and crossovers, but also for full-sized pickup trucks, large SUVs, work vans, and vehicles outfitted with roof racks, cargo boxes, or ski and bicycle carriers that routinely exceed garage height limitations.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

The lot’s strategic placement along Cherry Street places drivers mere steps away from Burlington’s most celebrated cultural, retail, and dining destinations. It serves as an ultra-convenient base for exploring the area on foot:

Church Street Marketplace: Located just steps away (less than a 1-to-2-minute walk), this renowned pedestrian mall features open-air dining, artisan boutiques, street performers, and seasonal events.
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts: A quick 5-minute stroll south on Main Street to enjoy Broadway touring productions, live concerts, and regional theater.
Burlington Waterfront Park & Lake Champlain: Located roughly 10 minutes downhill toward the west, providing access to scenic lakeside promenades, the Burlington Greenway bike path, and community festivals like the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival and Vermont Brewers Festival.
ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain: Just a short walk or drive toward the waterfront, ideal for families and science enthusiasts.
City Hall Park & Downtown Dining: A 4-minute walk connects visitors to bustling city parks, local craft breweries, artisanal coffee roasters, and award-winning farm-to-table restaurants.
University of Vermont (UVM) & Champlain College: Both campuses sit just up the hill, roughly a 15-to-20-minute walk or a brief 5-minute rideshare away.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Navigating to and from 158-164 Cherry Street is straightforward. Ingress and egress are situated directly along Cherry Street, which connects smoothly with major thoroughfares including South Winooski Avenue, Church Street, Pine Street, and Route 7 (Shelburne Road / Ethan Allen Highway). Drivers arriving via Interstate 89 can take Exit 14W or Exit 14E down Main Street or Pearl Street directly into the city center with minimal turns. For commuters and visitors utilizing public transit, the lot sits within immediate walking distance of the Green Mountain Transit (GMT) Downtown Transit Center on Cherry Street and St. Paul Street, providing regional bus lines across Chittenden County and beyond.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-air surface parking with unrestricted overhead clearance, ideal for tall vehicles and roof attachments.
Clearly delineated parking bays with wide drive aisles for hassle-free maneuvering.
Convenient digital and self-service pay-by-plate options (via on-site payment kiosk or mobile pay apps such as ParkMobile).
Well-illuminated premises during evening and night hours for enhanced visibility and safety.
Designated accessible (ADA-compliant) parking stalls situated near primary pedestrian exits.
Direct sidewalk connections leading immediately to downtown pedestrian shopping corridors.

Ideal For

Shoppers, diners, and tourists spending an afternoon or evening at Church Street Marketplace.
Patrons attending concerts, comedy shows, and stage plays at the nearby Flynn Center.
Daily office workers, business travelers, and municipal visitors needing dependable downtown parking.
Outdoor adventurers carrying skis, snowboards, kayaks, or bikes requiring high-clearance parking.
Festival attendees enjoying seasonal events at Waterfront Park or City Hall Park.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Because of its immediate adjacency to Church Street Marketplace, this lot experiences peak demand on Friday and Saturday evenings, weekend afternoons, and during major downtown festivals. Drivers are encouraged to arrive early when attending scheduled events at the Flynn Center or waterfront gatherings. Pay close attention to posted signage at the pay station regarding maximum stay durations, rate structures, and payment validation steps (such as entering the correct vehicle license plate). In the winter months, remain mindful of citywide snow bans and overnight plowing advisories to avoid ticketing or towing.