Directions & Parking
Directions
Address:
915 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
From the North
- Take I-93 or Route 1 South to Boston. Exit onto Storrow Drive.
- Continue on Storrow Drive to the Kenmore Square Exit.
- At the light, make a right onto Beacon Street.
- Bear right at the far end of Kenmore Square onto Commonwealth Avenue.
- Continue on Commonwealth Avenue to the Fitness & Recreation Center (approximately 1 mile on the right).
From the South
- Take I-93 / Route 3 (Southeast Expressway) North to Boston. Exit onto Storrow Drive.
- Continue on Storrow Drive to the Kenmore Square Exit.
- At the first set of lights, turn right onto Beacon Street.
- Bear right at the far end of Kenmore Square onto Commonwealth Avenue.
- Continue on Commonwealth Avenue to the Fitness & Recreation Center (approximately 1 mile on the right).
From the West
- Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) East. Take Exit 18 on the left (Brighton/Cambridge).
- Follow signs to Cambridge. At the second set of lights, turn right.
- Continue on Storrow Drive to the Kenmore Square Exit.
- At the first set of lights, turn right onto Beacon Street.
- Bear right at the far end of Kenmore Square onto Commonwealth Avenue.
- Continue on Commonwealth Avenue to the Fitness & Recreation Center (approximately 1 mile on the right).
Biking
The best – and most active – way to get to FitRec is to walk or ride your bike!
Ample bike parking is available directly in front of FitRec.
Public Transit
Due to limited parking, public transportation is recommended.
- Green Line B – Amory St. stop (Commonwealth Ave. & Amory St.)
- 57 Bus – Commonwealth Ave. @ Buick St. stop (To Watertown Yard) / Commonwealth Ave. @ Pleasant St. stop (To Kenmore)
Parking
Parking in the City of Boston, and on the Boston University campus, is very limited. All parking lots on campus are operated by BU Parking and Transportation Services. For information on rates and availability, contact at 617-353-2160 (Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm).
If you do need to drive, here are some nearby parking options:
Street Parking
City of Boston metered parking is available along Commonwealth Avenue.
Town of Brookline street parking is available according to hours posted on street signs.
Permit Parking
On non-event dates, Lot A will be available to BU employees with valid Green and Red permits or with Medical Campus daytime permits (Gold Stickers) on a space-available basis. Evening permits for the Charles River Campus and the Medical Campus will both be honored after 4 pm.
Non-Permit Parking
On non-event dates, the Agganis Arena parking garage (Lot A) will be available to Fitness & Recreation Center members and visitors for $2/hr up to 3 hours, or a maximum of $25/day.
Bring your parking ticket with you into the Fitness & Recreation Center. Ticket validator located inside of the turnstiles. Insert your parking ticket at the validator to receive $2/hr parking for the first 3 hours of your visit. Please see the Front Desk staff if any questions or issues arise. Then take your ticket with you for use at Parking Pay Stations located within the garage.
Please note that the minute you pull ticket from the parking kiosk your time starts. As soon as the next hour beings you will be charged the following hour rate.
Example: Receive ticket from Kiosk 6:05pm. If you pay at 7:04pm you pay $2 for the hour. If you pay at 7:06pm then you pay the $4 for the 2 hours. If you pay at 9:06pm then you will end up paying the $25 as you are over the 3-hour mark.
Alumni Parking
If you’re an alum and plan to visit FitRec, you may request in advance to receive a 50% discount validation from posted daily parking rates for use at select BU garages and lots. Learn more here.
University Parking Lots
(Nearest) Agganis Arena Lot (Lot A/C2)
All parking lots on campus are operated by BU Parking and Transportation Services. For information on rates and availability, contact at 617-353-2160 (Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm). A full list of lots can be found here.
925 Commonwealth Avenue
Open Monday – Sunday, 7 am – 11 pm
Non-event Day Rates: See “Non-Permit Parking” section above.
Event Days Rates: Rates and availability will vary. View the Agganis Arena event calendar here.
Please note: On non-event days between 6 pm and 11 pm, Agganis Arena parking patrons may be asked to pay the maximum rate UPON ENTRY. Upon leaving, please be sure to ask the parking attendant for a refund on any unused parking hours.
Other Nearby Lots
All parking lots on campus are operated by BU Parking and Transportation Services. For information on rates and availability, contact at 617-353-2160 (Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm). A full list of lots can be found here.
The nearest lots, should the Agganis Arena lot not be available, are:
Langsam Garage (Lot B), at 278 Babcock Street
Essex Street Garage (Lot F), at 143 Essex Street