Market Square Garage

I’ve used the Market Square Garage several times over the years when in Harrisburg and while it’s nothing more than a place to park a car it does the job simply because it’s a convenient location, they take plastic, and I haven’t found my car up on blocks yet so I’ll continue to frequent the garage when in town.

(2^nd & Chestnut Streets) Facility is open for general public parking 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday thru Friday with a cashier on duty 7:15 AM to 7:00 PM. Parking available 24 hours daily, 7 days a week including holidays for monthly parkers only. 577 spaces (including 12 handicap). Clearance height 6’9″.
That’s from the website — now that we’ve got the dirty stuff out of the way…
For the past 2 days Walnut St. Garage has been full. FULL! Full, in Harrisburg — did my eyes decieve me? No. I heard other people in Strawberry Square talking about it. It’s true.
Well, how the hell that happened — I don’t know — but obviously this meant I needed to find somewhere else to park and FAST. After the guy at the M&T Garage was a total jerk to me, I went down the street and found this garage. Luckily, they let me in.
The garage is about 7 floors, with elevator and stair access (in case you’re not in a super big rush) and well spaced parking. My favorite thing was the exit ramp. Instead of a tight central exit like at Strawberry Square — Market Square exits around the outside, so you don’t feel like you’re going to kill someone or kill your breaks trying to exit.
The attendants are nice, and it seems well lit. Definitely a good alternative to Strawberry Square parking.