DCR 991_Parking Collection Schedule.xlsx

This is a 2025 Parking Collection Schedule document for the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Resources (DCR) outlining fee collection procedures across 52 state parks, state forests, state reservations, and recreation areas. The schedule specifies parking collection operations at multiple locations throughout Massachusetts, organized by geographic region (North, Central, South, West, and Boston). Collection periods vary by location, with most sites operating from May through October, though some locations maintain year-round collection. Operating hours range from 7:00 AM to dusk, with most locations collecting between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM. The number of parking meter stations per location ranges from one to twenty, with Hopkinton State Park operating the largest collection operation with twenty stations.

Parking fees are differentiated by vehicle registration status, with Massachusetts-registered vehicles charged between $3.00 and $35.00 per day, while non-Massachusetts vehicles are charged between $3.00 and $40.00 per day. Specific rates vary by location, reflecting demand and facility type, with beach and reservation areas commanding higher fees ($12.00 to $15.00 for MA vehicles) compared to inland forests and parks ($3.00 to $9.00 for MA vehicles). Each location includes designated municipality contacts responsible for parking management and enforcement. Special operational notes indicate collection end dates for seasonal locations, year-round collection designations for certain premium sites, and time adjustments for locations with sunset-dependent hours. Bus-only parking at Castle Island in Boston charges a flat $35.00 rate regardless of vehicle registration status.