About this Location

Facility Overview

Situated in the heart of Downtown West St. Louis, 1800 Washington (operated by S&H Parking) is an accessible, paved open-air surface parking facility positioned along St. Charles Street between North 18th and North 19th Streets. Because this facility operates as an outdoor lot without overhead structures or low-hanging clearance bars, it provides exceptional headroom and vertical clearance. It comfortably accommodates standard commuter vehicles, full-size pickup trucks, oversized SUVs, high-profile conversion vans, and vehicles outfitted with roof luggage carriers or equipment racks that often cannot enter traditional underground or multi-level downtown parking garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

The facility is strategically placed right in the vibrant St. Louis Loft District, offering premier access to major sports, leisure, and entertainment venues:

St. Louis Union Station & The St. Louis Aquarium: Located just three blocks south (approx. 5 to 7-minute walk), making it a prime, budget-friendly alternative to crowded on-site theme attraction parking.
CITYPARK Stadium (Energizer Park): Home of MLS soccer club St. Louis CITY SC, situated roughly an 8 to 10-minute walk southwest, offering soccer supporters an easy parking route without heavy post-match stadium gridlock.
Enterprise Center: Home of the St. Louis Blues and premier arena concerts, located within a brisk 12 to 15-minute walk (0.7 miles) south.
Washington Avenue Loft District: Steps from trendy restaurants, craft breweries, art galleries, and residential lofts along historic Washington Avenue.
The Dome at America\'s Center & St. Louis Convention Center: Situated straight east along Washington Avenue, within a convenient 15-minute walk or brief 3-minute rideshare.
The Campbell House Museum & Central Library: Cultural landmarks located just a short walk to the southeast.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Entering and exiting the lot is quick and straightforward via St. Charles Street and adjacent 18th and 19th Streets, running parallel to the primary east-west corridor of Washington Avenue. Drivers benefit from swift access to regional expressways, including Interstate 64 (I-64/US-40) just a few blocks south via 14th/20th Streets, and Interstate 70 (I-70) quickly accessible to the north and east. Public transit users are equally well served: the Union Station MetroLink Light Rail Station and major MetroBus transit lines along Market Street and Washington Avenue are within easy walking distance, allowing seamless multimodal travel throughout the greater St. Louis metropolitan area.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Spacious, paved open-air surface parking with clear stall striping.
Unrestricted vertical clearance accommodating oversized SUVs, high-roof vans, and lifted trucks.
Well-illuminated premises with perimeter boundary fencing for nighttime visibility.
Self-park convenience with drive-in ingress and egress points.
Modern automated payment options including mobile app payment / QR code mobile pay alongside on-site automated pay kiosks.
Dedicated accessible (ADA) spaces positioned near clear pedestrian walkways.

Ideal For

Soccer & Hockey Fans: Perfect staging ground for St. Louis CITY SC home matches at CITYPARK and St. Louis Blues games at Enterprise Center.
Union Station Visitors: Convenient, walk-up parking for family visits to the Aquarium, the St. Louis Wheel, and Union Station attractions.
Loft District Diners & Nightlife: Easy evening and weekend parking for patrons visiting restaurants, lounges, and bars along Washington Ave.
Downtown Commuters & Contractors: Flexible daily and monthly parking for professionals, remote loft workers, and contractors driving oversized commercial utility vehicles.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When attending high-profile events at CITYPARK, Enterprise Center, or The Dome, arrive 45 to 60 minutes before scheduled start times to secure a prime stall and beat event rush traffic. Be aware that special event parking rates may apply during stadium game days and arena concerts. Set your GPS specifically to 1801 St Charles St to route directly into the lot entrance, avoiding potential one-way street navigation around Washington Avenue.