Parking is limited at the Harvard Athletics Complex. You can park at the Harvard Athletic Complex for $1.25 per hour. There are electronic parking meters all over the complex that take credit card and cash. You can park on North Harvard Street or some of the surrounding streets for free. I do not suggest driving around unless you are familiar with the area. The parking spots on North Harvard Street and the Harvard Athletic Complex are on a first come first serve basis. Your best option may be to park at the Harvard Business School, which is located directly across the street for the McCurdy Outdoor Track. Parking at the Business School is $6.00 for the entire day on weekends.
Directions to the Gordon Indoor Track:
65 North Harvard Street, Boston, MA 02163 (Use Gate 8)
From the West:
Take the Massachusetts Turnpike east to Exit 18 (Allston/Cambridge). After paying toll, bear left at fork towards Allston. Turn right at second set of lights onto North Harvard Street. Proceed approximately one mile. You will see the McCurdy Outdoor Track on your left. As you start to pass the outdoor track take a left into Gate 8. Follow the road around until you reach the Gordon Indoor Track.
From the North:
Take I-93 south to Storrow Drive exit. Take Storrow Drive west for approximately five miles. Exit at Harvard Square/North Harvard Street. At top of exit, turn left onto North Harvard Street . Approximately 1/4 mile on your right will be the entrance for Harvard Stadium labeled Gate 8. Take a right into Gate 8 and follow the road around until you reach the Gordon Indoor Track.
From the South:
Take I-95 north to I-93 north. Follow I-93 until Exit 20 (Massachusetts Turnpike). Take Mass. Pike west to Exit 20 (Allston/Cambridge). After paying toll, bear left at fork towards Allston. Turn right at second set of lights onto North Harvard Street. Proceed approximately one mile. The following facilities will be on your left: Harvard Stadium, Bright Hockey Center, Blodgett Pool, Palmer Dixon Tennis Courts, Beren Tennis Center, Gordon Track, Cumnock Field, Jordan Field, O’Donnell Field, and softball field. Ohiri Field, used for soccer, will be on your right.
Alternative From the Southwest/Northwest
Take Route 128 (I-95) to Massachusetts Turnpike. Take Mass. Pike east to exit 18. (Allston/Cambridge). After paying toll, bear left at fork towards Allston. Turn right at second set of lights onto North Harvard Street. Proceed approximately one mile. You will see the McCurdy Outdoor Track on your left. As you start to pass the outdoor track take a left into Gate 8. Follow the road around until you reach the Gordon Indoor Track.
via M.B.T.A.:
The Red Line subway stops at Harvard Square. The Soldiers Field Complex is a 10-minute walk from the square, down JFK St. and over the Charles River. Several bus routes make stops at Harvard Square as well. The 66 and 86 routes include stops on North Harvard Street in front of Harvard Stadium.
Your best bet is to park at the Harvard Business School if you are staying all day. Park at the Business School lot and walk directly across the street to the Harvard Athletic Complex.
Directions to the Harvard Business School Lot:
105 Western Ave., Allston
Visitor Parking Hours: 7 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., 7 days a week
From the Mass Pike:
Follow the Pike to Exit 18 (eastbound) or Exit 20 (westbound) toward Cambridge/Somerville. Merge onto Cambridge St. Follow Cambridge St. through two sets of traffic l ights and over a bridge. Turn left at the next set of lights onto Memorial Dr. Turn left at the next set of lights onto Western Ave. Follow over the bridge. The access road l eading to the lot's entrance is located just after the lot itself, on the right-hand side of Western Ave. Turn right onto the access road, and follow to the guard booth.
From the North:
Follow routes 1 & 93 South to Boston taking the Mass Pike Points West exit. Follow the Pike to Exit 18. Follow signs to Allston. Merge left onto Cambridge St. Follow Cambridge St. through two sets of traffic lights and over a bridge. Turn left at the next set of lights onto Memorial Dr. Turn left at the next set of lights onto Western Ave. Follow over the bridge. The access road leading to the lot's entrance is located just after the lot itself. Turn right onto the access road, and follow to the guard booth.
From the South:
Using route I-95, follow North taking the Mass Pike Points East exit OR Using routes 1, 93 & 3, follow North taking the Mass Pike points West exit. Follow the Pike to Exit 18. Follow signs to Allston. Merge left onto Cambridge St. Follow Cambridge St. through two sets of traffic lights and over a bridge. Turn left at the next set of lights onto Memorial Dr. Turn left at the next set of lights onto Western Ave. Follow over the bridge. The access road leading to the lot's entrance is located just after the lot itself. Turn right onto the access road, and follow to the guard booth.
Link to a Harvard Interactive Map
Harvard Athletics Map (please be aware that Gate 8 is listed on this map as Gate 6)
The Red P’s are the electronic parking meters ($1.25 per hour)
The Blue P is the Harvard Business School parking lot ($5.00 for the day)
Registration will be in the Gordon Indoor Track Facility
Gate 8 is located between the McCurdy Outdoor Track and the Harvard Football Stadium off of N. Harvard Street