One favorite strategy is to park at Alewife T station if you are coming in from 128, since the parking garage there is so much cheaper, and take the Red Line into Park. It's a quick walk.
There is a garage right next to the Commons.
Lots, street or garage, most paid, street can be free depending on time of night
No free parking. There's paid public parking nearby or street parking is the other option.
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