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Reading Parking Authority Poplar & Walnut Parking Garage – 130 Poplar St, Reading, PA 19601, Pennsylvania

★ 3.8 (59 reviews)

About this Location

Facility Overview

The Poplar & Walnut Parking Garage is a centrally located, multi-level facility operated by the Reading Parking Authority. It provides reliable and secure covered parking for daily commuters, visitors, and those working in the downtown Reading area. The facility is well-integrated into the local infrastructure, offering direct access to the surrounding commercial and residential districts.

Access and Location

Conveniently situated at 130 Poplar St, the garage is positioned between the 700 blocks of Walnut and Washington Streets. Motorists can easily access the facility from the 100 block of Poplar Street. The layout is designed to handle standard passenger vehicles efficiently within an urban environment.

Parking Rates and Operations

As part of the Reading Parking Authority network, the garage offers competitive rates for both short-term and long-term parking. Users are encouraged to contact the Reading Parking Authority at their official support line for the most current pricing structures, including monthly permit options and daily maximums.

Security and Amenities

The facility benefits from the operational standards of the Reading Parking Authority, which prioritizes safety and ease of use. While operating as a standard parking garage, it serves as a primary hub for downtown access, providing a clean, sheltered environment for your vehicle.

Strategic Accessibility

The Poplar & Walnut garage serves as a premier strategic parking location for anyone conducting business or leisure activities in downtown Reading. Its proximity to major thoroughfares makes it an ideal choice for visitors looking to avoid street parking congestion.

Event & Venue Access: Traveling for an event? Check out full guide and rates for parking near 12th & Chestnut.

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Access specs, clearance heights & walking distance to local destinations

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Know Before You Go

Max Vehicle Clearance Height Limit
7' 0" (2.13m)
Oversized commercial vehicles, raised vans, and roof-cargo carriers should check overhead clearance bars at entry points.
Access Mechanism
Barrier Ticket at Entry
Payment Accepted
Credit Card, Debit Card
Neighbourhood at a Glance 25 venues
7 Parks
4 Theatres
4 Communitys
2 Museums
2 Buss
Closest 2 min walk
Furthest 16 min walk

This car park sits within a 16-minute walk of 25 local venues, including Reading YMCA and 3rd and Spruce Recreation Center. Ideal for visitors to the area's park scene.

Walking Distance to Destinations

Event Day Traffic Notice: Walking distance to Reading YMCA. Expect heavier pump demand and area congestion on event days.
Reading YMCA Sports Centre
2m walk • 0.09 mi
Exit south along Poplar Street for a direct pedestrian connection to the YMCA fitness entrance.
Haven Behavioral Hospital Of Eastern Pennsylvania Hospital
3m walk • 0.12 mi
Cross Walnut Street carefully at the signalized pedestrian intersection when visiting the hospital.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Reading Hotel
3m walk • 0.14 mi
Head west on Walnut Street toward Penn Street for an effortless covered walk to the hotel lobby.
Cedar Street Park Park
3m walk • 0.14 mi
Follow Walnut Street east toward Cedar Street for quick park and playground access.
Reading Science Center Museum
4m walk • 0.17 mi
Walk south along 5th Street directly toward Penn Street to reach the main gallery entrance.

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