About this Location

Facility Overview

The 101-179 Memorial Dr parking area is an expansive, open-air surface parking lot centrally situated in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Located immediately adjacent to the iconic Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium and on the southern edge of Wofford College, this facility provides seamless, ground-level vehicle access for visitors attending world-class entertainment, collegiate sports, and civic gatherings. Because the lot is completely open-air without multi-story decks or low ceiling beams, there are no restrictive overhead height limits, making it exceptionally accommodating for full-size pickup trucks, passenger vans, large SUVs, and vehicles carrying rooftop racks.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

This parking location boasts an unbeatable position for eventgoers and college visitors. It serves as primary parking for:

Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium: Located directly across or adjacent to the lot, offering immediate, under-a-minute walking access to touring concerts, Broadway shows, comedy acts, and graduation ceremonies.
Wofford College Campus: Just steps to the north, providing effortless access to Gibbs Stadium, Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium, and campus administrative halls (5 to 8-minute walk).
Downtown Spartanburg & Morgan Square: Located approximately 0.8 miles south down North Church Street, putting local dining, boutique shopping, and craft breweries within a 3-minute drive or a brisk 15-minute walk.
Chapman Cultural Center: Spartanburg’s premier arts and science museum complex, situated roughly 1 mile away.
Spartanburg Amtrak Station: The historic train depot and Hub City Railroad Museum on Magnolia Street are located less than 0.7 miles southwest.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward from Memorial Drive, which intersects directly with North Church Street (US-221) and connects toward Howard Street and North Pine Street. Regional commuters benefit from fast connectivity via Interstate 585 / US-176 and Interstate 85, allowing drivers to bypass congested downtown avenues when entering or exiting major events. Spartanburg Area Regional Transit Agency (SPARTA) bus routes operate along nearby North Church Street, providing convenient public transit connections to the central transit center.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Spacious, clearly marked standard surface parking bays
Unrestricted vertical clearance accommodating oversized pickups, SUVs, and high-profile passenger vehicles
Designated accessible (ADA-compliant) parking stalls with ramp curb cuts for wheelchair accessibility
Illuminated parking grounds with perimeter overhead lighting for nighttime safety and visibility
Wide lane thoroughfares allowing smooth two-way navigation before and after high-attendance auditorium performances
Convenient event ticketing and fee collection setups during major performances and campus activities

Ideal For

Auditorium eventgoers attending concerts, stage performances, and comedy shows
Wofford College athletic fans heading to football games at Gibbs Stadium or basketball matchups at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium
Visiting college families, alumni, and prospective students touring the Wofford College grounds
Spartanburg civic attendees and visitors to local community conferences and ceremonies

Visitor & Driver Tips

During sold-out shows at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, Memorial Drive and North Church Street experience heightened traffic flow. Drivers are encouraged to arrive 45 to 60 minutes before curtain call to avoid last-minute delays and ensure spot availability close to the main venue entrances. For major athletic events and headline arena concerts, having standard payment methods (card or cash) ready at entrance checkpoints will speed up entry.