Facility Overview

The State Side Parking Garage (widely known as the North Garage) at Providence Place serves as one of downtown Providence’s largest and most essential covered parking structures. Situated at 173 Providence Place, bordering Hayes Street and Francis Street, the facility directly adjoins the northern wing of the flagship Providence Place shopping and entertainment complex, facing the grounds of the Rhode Island State House. Comprising multi-level covered decks with an expansive top-level open rooftop deck, this massive precast structure accommodates nearly 2,900 vehicles across multiple tiers. Standard passenger sedans, compact crossovers, and mid-to-full-size SUVs navigate the facility with ease. However, drivers of oversized pickup trucks, commercial delivery vans, high-roof conversion vans, or vehicles equipped with elevated rooftop luggage racks must exercise caution: the structure features a standard overhead clearance restriction of approximately 6 feet 8 inches to 6 feet 9 inches, meaning excessive-height vehicles cannot be accommodated inside the covered decks.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

State Side Parking provides unmatched proximity to downtown Providence’s most prominent civic landmarks, educational institutions, and entertainment districts. Located directly across the street from the historic Rhode Island State House (less than a 3-minute walk, ~0.1 miles), it serves as the premier parking hub for government visitors and civic tourists. The iconic Waterplace Park, famous for the globally celebrated WaterFire Providence arts festivals, sits directly beneath and alongside the mall concourses (under a 5-minute walk, ~0.2 miles). Major entertainment and event venues are connected or within brief walking distance, including the Amica Mutual Pavilion (AMP) and the Rhode Island Convention Center, both reachable within a 5-to-8-minute sheltered walk via the connected climate-controlled skybridge crossing over to the Omni Providence Hotel. The Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS), Trinity Repertory Company theater, and the RISD Museum are all located within 0.3 to 0.6 miles (a 7-to-12-minute stroll), making this facility an outstanding home base for theatergoers, convention delegates, and sports enthusiasts alike.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Strategically positioned adjacent to the I-95 corridor and Route 6/Route 10 connectors, the State Side / North Garage offers exceptional vehicular convenience. Motorists can enter directly from Hayes Street or via the Francis Street approach just off Exit 37 (formerly Exit 22) on Interstate 95. Clear arterial ramps funnel inbound traffic efficiently off the highway into the multi-lane ticket-dispensing gates. During peak event departures or holiday shopping rushes, internal garage ramps distribute traffic across multiple dedicated exit gates leading to Park Street and Promenade Street. For regional commuters and multimodal travelers, the Providence Amtrak / MBTA Commuter Rail Station is situated just 0.2 miles eastward across Exchange Terrace, providing rapid rail links to Boston, New York City, and T.F. Green International Airport. Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) bus lines converge at Kennedy Plaza, approximately 0.3 miles south, allowing drivers to transition seamlessly from private auto to regional public transit.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Expansive Capacity: Offers roughly 2,866 well-lit parking stalls across multiple covered tiers and a spacious open-air top deck.
• Continuous 24/7 Operations: Round-the-clock entry and vehicle retrieval managed by professional parking management (LAZ Parking).
• Connected Skybridge Access: Direct, weatherproof access to Providence Place shopping, dining, Level99, Boscov's, Apple Cinemas IMAX, and connected elevated skywalks linking to the Omni Providence Hotel and the Rhode Island Convention Center.
• Electric Vehicle Charging: Designations and Level 2 EV charging stalls situated on designated lower parking decks.
• ADA Accessibility: Clearly marked accessible parking spaces situated immediately adjacent to elevator lobbies and pedestrian skybridge walkways on all levels.
• Flexible Modern Payments: Multiple self-serve pay-on-foot kiosks inside the mall concourse, contact-free exit pay lanes, mobile text-to-pay functionality, and advance reservation options via digital apps like SpotHero and ParkWhiz.
• Security & Safety: Round-the-clock video surveillance, well-illuminated ramps and driving aisles, emergency call stations, and on-site security patrols.

Ideal For

• Shoppers & Diners: Visitors enjoying the extensive retail shops, Dave & Buster's, and full-service dining along Providence Place.
• Civic & Government Visitors: Officials, lobbyists, and tourists attending legislative sessions, hearings, or tours at the Rhode Island State House.
• Concert, Cinema & Theater Goers: Patrons heading to Apple Cinemas IMAX, The VETS, Trinity Rep, or the Amica Mutual Pavilion.
• Convention & Trade Show Attendees: Business travelers and exhibitors participating in events at the Rhode Island Convention Center who appreciate covered, skybridge-linked convenience.
• Commuters & Train Travelers: Rail passengers utilizing the nearby Providence Amtrak/MBTA Station seeking long-term or overnight covered garage facilities.

Visitor & Driver Tips

• Remember Your Parking Level: With thousands of stalls across multiple floors, snap a photo of the nearest color-coded support pillar and elevator bay sign to easily relocate your vehicle upon return.
• Pre-Pay at Indoor Kiosks: Avoid queuing at the exit gate arms by paying at the automated walk-up pay stations located inside the mall entry vestibules prior to heading back to your car.
• Note Event Surcharges: Standard shopping visits frequently benefit from low-cost short-term rates, but high-volume events at the AMP or WaterFire Providence evenings may feature flat-rate event pricing upon entry.
• Navigate to Hayes Street: For GPS mapping, setting the destination to Hayes Street / 173 Providence Place directs you straight to the North/State Side entrance lanes, preventing unexpected routing toward the southern Macy's garage entrance.