Aerial view of Summerville, South Carolina, showcasing streets, buildings, and greenery.

Parking in Summerville, SC

Parking in Summerville, SC is easy when you start downtown and work outward. Hutchinson Square sits at the corner of Main St. and Doty Ave., and it is open daily from dawn to dusk.4 For longer visits, the visitor guide notes free parking at the garage on 109 Central Avenue near Town Hall at 200 S. Main Street, which keeps you close to the square without circling for curbside spaces.5

Map Markers

Sign for Hutchinson Square with brick border and greenery in foreground, historic building in background.

Hutchinson Square, Summerville, SC

Free parking garage near Town Hall and Hutchinson Square

The public garage on 109 Central Avenue is a reliable option during concerts, festivals, and busy weekends downtown.5 The Town’s municipal court FAQ also notes accessible parking access from West Richardson Avenue onto Short Central Avenue, with handicapped spaces inside the free garage.3

Street parking and small lots still help for quick stops, especially a block or two away from the busiest corner. The Summerville Dorchester Museum lists parking in front of the museum, across the street, and behind the building, plus the public garage off Short Central near W 2nd Street for overflow parking.2 Public Works Art Center shares a similar tip and mentions free street parking and a free garage across the street on Short Central Avenue when its lot fills up.1

  • Use the 109 Central Ave. garage for longer visits.5
  • Choose a side-street space and walk a block or two.
  • Follow posted signs near Hutchinson Square during events.4
  • Keep driveways and crosswalks clear on narrow streets.
  • Use marked accessible spaces inside the garage when needed.3

References

  1. Public Works Art Center. (n.d.). Plan your visit. https://publicworksartcenter.org/visit/plan-your-visit/
  2. Summerville Dorchester Museum. (n.d.). Parking. https://www.ourmuseum.org/parking.html
  3. Town of Summerville. (n.d.-a). Frequently asked questions. https://www.summervillesc.gov/m/faq
  4. Town of Summerville. (n.d.-b). Hutchinson Square. https://summervillesc.gov/443/Hutchinson-Square
  5. Visit Summerville. (n.d.). B.I.R.D.S birds in residence downtown Summerville sculpture trail/artistic scavenger hunt. https://www.visitsummerville.com/newpage699688c7

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