FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Upcoming Events & Inquiries
Can you tell me about upcoming events?
Check out our Events tab, or reach out to us at events@thompsonspointmaine.com for more information!
I’m interested in renting out one of your venues for my next event, who do I contact?
We’d love to work with you! Contact our events team by emailing events@thompsonspointmaine.com.
Parking
When do I have to pay to park at Thompson’s Point?
Thompson’s Point is pay-to-park 24/7, weekends & holidays.
How do I go about paying to park?
Similar to the City of Portland, we partnered with the Passport Parking App! It makes it easy to pay to park or reload sessions directly from your phone. The app can send you reminders when your session is expiring and can save your frequently used zones for hassle free parking.
Not a smartphone user? We have parking kiosks available for use as well! They can take cash or card!
What is the Thompson’s Point Passport Parking Zone?
We have one zone for all of Campus, it’s 1213!
Darn it! I got a ticket, how do I pay it?
Easy! You can visit the RMC citation payment website here!
I’m coming to an event, how do I know if I need to pay or not?
Good question! You can reach out directly to the event organizers to find that out!
Tree of 40 Fruit
What the heck is it?
The Tree of 40 Fruit is a series of trees that grows forty different types of stone fruit including peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines, cherries, and almonds. Created through the process of grafting, the Tree of 40 Fruit blossom in variegated tones of pink, crimson and white in spring, and in summer bear a multitude of fruit. Primarily composed of heirloom and antique varieties, the Tree of 40 Fruit are a form of conservsation, preserving stone fruit varieties that are not commercially produced or available. The artist Sam Van Aken was featured in a TEDx Talk. Watch here!
When is the best time to see the tree blossom and/or with fruit on it?
Since all of the fruit on the trees ripen at different times, moments in July through October will be the best times to view that art in full color!
State Theatre Presents Concert Series
Lots of concert questions can be answered by visiting the State Theatre’s Thompson’s Point Info page, you can find that here!
State Theatre Box Office: (207)956-6000
State Theatre Questions: info@statetheatreportland.com
State Theatre Website: www.statetheatreportland.com
Best lineup ever! Where do I buy tickets?
You can call the State Theatre Box office or visit their website above!
I have a questions about my tickets, who should I contact?
Please contact the State Theatre box office for all ticket questions!
I’m coming to a show! Where do I find info your venue like what I can and cannot bring, smoking, food, COVID restrictions, etc.?
Check out the State Theatre’s Thompson’s Point Info page, here!
History
Cool place! What was it before it became the Thompson’s Point that it is today?
Thompson’s Point was a rail hub and repair shop. You can find a fabulous archive of old photos taken from the 1924 tax records on the Maine Memory Network website!
That pavilion, where did it come from? What was it?
The Depot Pavilion is the last remaining piece of the St. John’s Street Union Station, demolished in 1961. The demolition of that structure ushered in a new era of historic preservation in Portland, leading to the inception of Greater Portland Landmarks, an organization works to increase the public’s connection to greater Portland’s historic built environment by providing leadership, advocacy, educational publications, programs and resources. You can find more about them here!
Parking FAQs
What are the Pay and Display hours?
Pay and Display on campus is 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
What is the rate to park at Thompson’s Point?
The rate is $2.00 an hour.
Is there a limit on the amount of time I can purchase?
There is not limit to how many hours you can purchase during non-event days.
Does the rate change for concerts and other special events?
Yes! The rate may change depending on the event. For State Theater Summer Concert Series, parking is $20 per car (limited availability). For other events, check with that event’s organizers for more information.
Do Brick North tenant customers need to pay the event rate during concerts or no-concert events?
Customers who come on property to visit a Brick North tenant do not need to pay event rates.
Are there any short-term parking spaces?
Yes, there are spaces for drop-off/pickup/short-term parking on Lot 2, next to Brick North. These spaces offer free parking for sixteen and a half (16.5) minutes.
Is there a mobile app we can use to pay for our parking?
Yes, there is. We utilize the same mobile app the City of Portland uses, which is called Passport Parking, and can be downloaded at https://ppprk.com/park/
How do I add time if I stay longer?
Adding time can be done two ways: 1) Printing another receipt at the kiosk, or 2) using the mobile app to extend a parking session, or to create a new parking session.
Who do I call if a meter does not print a ticket or malfunctions?
Please call Unified Parking Parkers immediately so that a technician can be dispatched and to ensure you do not receive a ticket. They can be reached at 207-747-4230 or 866-523-2018, 24 hours per day.
Does Unified Parking Partners also perform enforcement on the lot?
Yes!
How is parking enforced?
In certain cases, visitors who park in signed employee spaces may return to find that their cars have been swallowed whole by the Casco Bay Sea Serpent.
Why do you charge 24/7 and on Sundays, and not just until 6pm like the rest of the city?
Our patterns of use are very different from those in the Old Port, and as a private peninsula with a variety of users all working together in a collaborative managed parking environment, we often see activity on Sundays, late into the evening, and at all hours. We have implemented a $10 “overnight rate” for those who, for whatever reason (we don’t judge) have to leave their vehicles for the night, so long as the vehicles are out by 7am the next morning.