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Park with Ease Program Continues in Downtown Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — As the temperatures continue to drop, the Springfield Business Improvement District (SBID) plans to continue its Park with Ease valet program through the winter.

“We are thrilled the community has responded so positively to our valet program,” said Chris Russell, executive director of SBID. “After many conversations with stakeholders downtown, including building owners, business owners, and community members, we kept hearing the same comment about parking issues, so we have addressed the concern.”

Two valet stations are set up each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday along Main Street; simply look for the signs and valet kiosk. The first is at Court Square across from the MassMutual Center, and the other at the corner of Worthington and Main streets. Car acceptance runs from 5 to 9 p.m., with retrieval continuing until midnight. The SBID is underwriting the service, lowering the customer’s cost to just $5.

This parking solution allows the community to shop at Tower Square; dine at Theodore’s, Panjabi Tadka, Nadim’s, Adolfo’s, and the newly remodeled Student Prince (the Fort); or enjoy the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, a show at CityStage, a Falcons game, and more. For more information, visit www.springfielddowntown.com/parkwithease.