About this Location

Facility Overview

The 14th and Cary parking facility (widely known as the 14th Street Deck) is located at 1410 E Cary St in the heart of Richmond’s historic Shockoe Slip neighborhood. Developed as a major downtown automotive hub, this prominent six-story structured concrete garage offers approximately 890 marked vehicle stalls, making it one of the largest parking facilities in the city center. The deck features broad interior drive aisles, one-way directional ramping, and clearly designated pedestrian paths leading to stairwells and elevator towers.

In terms of vehicle suitability, the deck easily accommodates compact cars, full-size sedans, crossovers, standard sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and conventional light-duty pickup trucks (e.g., Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500). However, because this is an enclosed multi-tier garage with overhead structural beams, signage, and utility conduits, a standard vertical height clearance restriction of 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 m) applies throughout covered levels. Drivers of high-profile commercial cargo vans, lifted 4x4 trucks, vehicles fitted with rooftop cargo carriers or bicycles, and oversized passenger vans should seek open-air flat lots nearby to avoid clearance conflicts.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated directly at the vibrant intersection of East Cary Street and South 14th Street, this deck offers an unbeatable home base for exploring downtown Richmond's dining, business, and cultural districts. It sits directly in Shockoe Slip, famed for its historic cobblestone streets, gaslamp-style streetlights, and popular restaurants such as The Tobacco Company Restaurant, Sam Miller's, and Siné Irish Pub, all less than a 2-minute stroll away.

Key attractions and business hubs within easy reach include:

James River Canal Walk & Turning Basin: Just 2 blocks south (a 3- to 4-minute walk), providing scenic waterfront pathways, canal boat tours, and Richmond history murals.
Virginia State Capitol & Capitol Square: Approximately 0.3 miles north (a 6- to 8-minute walk), ideal for government workers, lobbyists, and legislative visitors.
Brown’s Island & Tredegar Iron Works: Located roughly 0.6 miles southwest along the riverfront (a 12-minute walk), home to major outdoor events, the American Civil War Museum, and access to Belle Isle.
Historic Main Street Station & Shockoe Bottom: Situated 0.4 miles east (an 8-minute walk), featuring passenger rail service, local nightlife, and the 17th Street Market.
Dominion Energy Center & The National: Downtown Richmond’s premier performing arts centers and concert venues, located within a 10- to 12-minute walk or a 3-minute ride.
MCV / VCU Medical Center Campus: Located approximately 0.7 miles north, making it a critical commuter deck with university transit connections.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Drivers can access the garage via marked entrance and exit lanes on East Cary Street and near 14th Street. Egress during morning and evening rush hours is relatively fluid thanks to proximity to 14th Street, which serves as a major north-south arterial connector spanning the James River via the Mayo Bridge to the Manchester neighborhood, while also feeding directly into East Broad Street and East Main Street.

Highway accessibility is exceptionally straightforward: motorists have immediate routing to Interstate 95 (Exits 74A and 74B) and Interstate 64, as well as the Downtown Expressway (VA-195) for rapid access to Richmond's West End and regional suburbs. For public transit users, the GRTC Pulse Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line stops within walking distance at the Government Center and Main Street Station stations, and multiple local GRTC bus lines traverse Main and Cary Streets right outside the deck entrance.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Covered Multi-Level Parking: Protects vehicles from extreme summer heat, rain, and winter snow across six functional decks.
Vertical Conveyance: Equipped with passenger elevators and well-illuminated stairwells at building corners for convenient level access.
ADA Accessible Parking: Reserved accessible spaces conveniently positioned near elevator banks on lower garage levels.
Automated Payment Systems: Modern pay-on-foot stations and drive-up exit lanes supporting credit cards, debit cards, and mobile parking platforms.
Security & Illumination: High-output overhead LED lighting, security fencing on upper perimeters, and active video surveillance monitoring.
Clear Navigation Signage: High-visibility directional arrows and floor identifiers on interior support columns.

Ideal For

Shockoe Slip Diners & Nightlife Patrons: Enjoy evening cocktails and dinners on Cary Street without searching for scarce on-street metered spaces.
State Capitol & Financial District Commuters: Professional daily parking within easy walking distance of One James Center, bank towers, and state legislative offices.
Riverfront & Island Festivalgoers: A secure and covered parking spot for large outdoor gatherings at Brown’s Island, including Friday Cheers and Riverrock.
VCU & Health System Visitors: Students, hospital staff, and medical center visitors seeking a cost-effective parking alternative near downtown transit shuttles.
Amtrak Rail Passengers: Travelers departing from Historic Main Street Station who desire short-term or weekend garage parking.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Watch the One-Way Flow: Cary Street is a primary eastbound thoroughfare in downtown Richmond; map your approach from 12th or 14th Street to enter smoothly without circling blocks.
Note Your Level and Stall: With six levels and nearly 900 spaces, take a quick photo of your parking column code or nearest elevator door before walking into the city.
Mind Peak Dining and Event Hours: On Friday and Saturday evenings, as well as during Capitol Square political sessions, spaces on the first three levels fill quickly; proceed directly to levels 4 through 6 for faster stall availability.
Check Clearance Before Entry: If you are driving a tall pickup or carrying rooftop gear, verify your height against the hanging clearance bar at the entrance.
Keep Valuables Hidden: As with all metropolitan public decks, always roll up your windows, lock your vehicle, and stow all personal belongings and electronics completely out of sight.