The DCU Center is located in downtown Worcester at 50 Foster Street. And, you’ll find it easy to get here wherever you’re traveling from. We’re less than half a mile from the historic and beautifully restored Union Station, a major transportation hub offering bus, train, and MBTA Commuter Rail options - you can find out more about the MBTA Commuter Rail by visiting their website at mbta.com. The city’s convenient location in central Massachusetts provides easy highway access to Boston, Providence, and Hartford (each under an hour away).
Coming by air? The Worcester Regional Airport is less than five miles from the DCU Center and you can find out additional information by visiting their website at massport.com. The City of Worcester is also within an easy drive of four major national and international airports.
Parking
While the DCU Center does not own or operate any parking, we work closely with the garages and parking lots nearest us to provide guests with several convenient options.
Mercantile Center Garage
The Mercantile Center Garage is located one block from the Arena entrance and two blocks from the Convention Center entrance.
To book parking or for additional information on the Mercantile Center Garage, please visit their website at mercantilecentergarage.com.
Major Taylor Boulevard Municipal Garage
The Major Taylor Boulevard Municipal Garage located at 30 Major Taylor Boulevard is one block from the Convention Center entrance and two blocks from the Arena entrance.
To book parking or for additional information on the Major Taylor Boulevard Municipal Garage, please visit their website at parkworcester.com.
Additional Parking
Dwight Foster Parking – 27 Waldo Street and 142 Commercial Street
Exchange Street Parking – 10 Exchange Street
First American Realty Parking – 100 MLK Jr. Boulevard
PARKING GARAGES & LOTS
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A1 - Union Station Parking Garage - 225 Franklin Street |
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A2 - Worcester Library - 40 Salem Street |
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A3 - Pearl / Elm Garage - 20 Pearl Street |
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A4 - Highland Street Municipal Lot - 30 Highland Street |
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A5 - Major Taylor Blvd. Garage - 30 Major Taylor Blvd. |
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C1 - Mercantile Garage - Foster Street |
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C2 - Mercantile Garage - Commercial Street & Foster Street |
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C3 - Federal Plaza Garage - 570 Main Street |
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C4 - Sovereign Tower Parking - 40-54 Pleasant Street |
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C5 - Waldo Street - 27-33 Waldo Street |
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C6 - Commerce Associates - 365 Main Street |
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C7 - Bowditch and Dewey - 30 Exchange Street |
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C8 - Commerce Associates - 252 Main Street |
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C9 - Day Building - 360 Main Street/Eden Street |
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C10 - Gateway Parking Garage - Prescott Street |
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C11 - Drew Food Mart - 82 Thomas Street |
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C12 - VNA Care Network Foundation - 120 Thomas Street |
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C13 - 100 Central Street |
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C14 - Starbucks/ Mezcal - 116 Summer Street |
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C15 - Worcester Common Garage - 3 Eaton Place |
Accessible Parking
Although the DCU Center does not operate any parking, the City of Worcester has made accessible parking available on the Foster Street side of the Arena, and in front of the Convention Center on Major Taylor Boulevard. There is also accessible parking in the garages and parking lots surrounding the facility. Daily parking rates are in effect.
DIRECTIONS
From Boston or Points East:
Take the MA Turnpike to Route 146 North. Follow MA-146 N to I-290 E. Take Exit 20 (East Central Street / MLK Jr. Boulevard) to Major Taylor Boulevard. The DCU Center Arena and Convention Center is located to your left.
From Springfield or Points West:
Take the MA Turnpike to I-290. Take Exit 20 (East Central Street / MLK Jr. Boulevard) to Major Taylor Boulevard. The DCU Center Arena and Convention Center is located to your left.
From Rhode Island or Points South:
Take I-295 North to Route 146 North to I-290. Take Exit 20 (East Central Street / MLK Jr. Boulevard) to Major Taylor Boulevard. The DCU Center Arena and Convention Center is located to your left.
From New Hampshire or Points North:
Take I-93 South, Everett Turnpike, or US-3 South to I-495 South to I-290. Take Exit 20 (East Central Street / MLK Jr. Boulevard) to Major Taylor Boulevard. The DCU Center Arena and Convention Center is located to your left.
TRANSPORTATION
Airports
Worcester Regional Airport, Worcester, MA
Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks, CT
Manchester Airport, Manchester, NH
Trains and Rail Service
The DCU Center is accessible by both the MBTA Commuter Rail and Amtrak. Take either service to Union Station located at 34 Union Square in Worcester. Union Station is a short walk from the DCU Center - located less than half a mile from the facility.
Buses
The Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) bus system provides FREE public transportation to the city of Worcester and surrounding towns.