Facility Overview
The 4th Avenue Parking Garage (also cataloged as the 1000-1098 4th Ave Garage) is a multi-level structured parking deck situated in the center of Downtown Huntington, West Virginia. Positioned along the historic 4th Avenue corridor between 10th Street and 11th Street, the facility offers motorists structured, multi-deck parking within easy walking distance of the city's premier entertainment, dining, and government facilities. The structure features automated entry gates, clearly marked interior drive aisles, protected lower and mid-level decks, and an open-air rooftop parking level.
Vehicle suitability accommodates standard passenger vehicles, compact cars, crossovers, minivans, and standard full-size pickup trucks and SUVs. Drivers operating commercial high-top vans, lifted trucks, or vehicles fitted with rooftop cargo boxes should heed posted entrance overhead clearance bars (standard garage clearance is approximately 6 feet 8 inches to 7 feet). Oversized utility vehicles and trailers are advised to use designated downtown surface lots or metered street perimeter stalls due to interior ramp inclines and turning radiuses.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
This parking deck is situated in one of Huntington's most pedestrian-friendly districts, making it an ideal staging point for arts, nightlife, and university events:
- Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center: Located just one block west at 925 4th Avenue (a 2-minute, 500-foot stroll), making this garage the premier recommendation for concertgoers and Broadway series attendees.
- Pullman Square: The city's retail and lifestyle centerpiece featuring Marquee Cinemas, diverse restaurants, and community events, located two blocks northwest (a quick 4-minute walk).
- Marshall Health Network Arena: Huntington's primary indoor arena and convention center, hosting major concerts, family shows, and sporting events just three blocks away (approximately a 6-minute walk).
- Heritage Station: A restored 19th-century railway hub hosting independent artisan shops, The Red Caboose, craft eateries, and breweries, located one block north on 11th Street.
- Marshall University Downtown Visual Arts Center & Corridor: Situated nearby along 3rd and 4th Avenues, providing easy access to collegiate events, gallery exhibitions, and the main university campus roughly ten blocks east.
- Cabell County Courthouse & Huntington City Hall: Just two to three blocks south and west, serving daily legal and municipal business visitors.
- Harris Riverfront Park: Located just over Veterans Memorial Boulevard along the scenic Ohio River for river walks, festivals, and outdoor recreation.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Ingress to the garage is accessed directly from 4th Avenue, where drivers pull into dedicated entry lanes fitted with automatic ticket-dispenser gates. Downtown Huntington operates on an intuitive urban grid with synchronized signals, providing smooth entry during standard hours. After large theater productions or events at Marshall Health Network Arena, traffic flows smoothly toward 10th and 11th Streets.
Regional motorists benefit from direct arterial links. Hal Greer Boulevard (WV Route 10) lies just east, providing a direct straight route south to Interstate 64 (Exit 11). US Route 60 runs right through downtown along 3rd, 4th, and 5th Avenues, while the 5th Street Bridge (WV-527) connects motorists across the Ohio River directly to Chesapeake and Proctorville, Ohio. For public transit users, the Tri-State Transit Authority (TTA) Center is located two blocks away at 4th Avenue and 13th Street, and regional intercity connections through Amtrak and regional motorcoach stops are situated within short downtown walking distances.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Covered Multi-Level Decks: Provides sheltered parking that shields vehicles and passengers from summer heat, winter snowfall, and rain.
- Automated Gated Access: Fast entry ticket dispensers and automated payment pay stations supporting major credit and debit cards.
- Mobile App Parking Integration: Supported alongside municipal digital payment platforms like ParkMobile across Huntington parking zones.
- ADA Accessible Parking: Clearly designated disability parking stalls situated conveniently adjacent to pedestrian stairwells and elevator bays.
- Safety & Visibility: Well-illuminated interior corridors, sturdy perimeter barrier walls, and municipal oversight.
- Elevator & Stair Access: Multi-level pedestrian stair towers and elevator service facilitating easy access to ground-level street sidewalks.
Ideal For
- Theater & Concert Attendees: Patrons visiting the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center or Marshall Health Network Arena seeking sheltered, stress-free event parking.
- Dining & Nightlife Visitors: Diners headed to local downtown favorites, craft breweries, and cafes along 4th Avenue, 3rd Avenue, and Heritage Station.
- Business & Civic Commuters: Professionals and clients visiting county courts, municipal offices, banks, and legal firms.
- Marshall University Visitors: University guests, faculty, and students attending events at the downtown campus or visual arts facilities.
Visitor & Driver Tips
- Keith-Albee Show Nights: Arrive 30 to 45 minutes prior to curtain call to secure lower-level spots and allow plenty of time to stroll to the theater.
- Keep Your Ticket Safe: Take your entry ticket with you when leaving your vehicle to pay at pedestrian walk-up pay stations before returning to your car for an effortless exit.
- Clearance Awareness: Check vehicle heights if driving full-size pickups with racks or rooftop accessories before proceeding under the entry clearance bar.
- Meter Timing Rules: If combining garage parking with nearby street spaces, remember that downtown Huntington enforces parking limits during business weekdays, making the parking garage the superior hassle-free choice for extended stays.