About this Location

Facility Overview

The 1998 S Maxwell Rd Parking facility provides accessible, open-air surface parking strategically situated in the southwestern Peoria metropolitan area (Peoria County, IL 61607). Configured as a level, outdoor ground-level lot, the location offers generous maneuvering room for a wide range of vehicles. Because it is completely open-air without ceiling barriers, parking decks, or overhead beams, it boasts unobstructed vertical clearance. This makes the facility exceptionally well suited for full-size pickup trucks, passenger vans, cargo vans, work utility vehicles, and sport utility vehicles that standard multi-tier downtown parking garages cannot comfortably accommodate.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Positioned along the South Maxwell Road corridor near Bartonville and Bellevue, this parking area sits within convenient driving distance of several primary regional hubs and local attractions:

General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA): Located roughly 3 to 4 miles (6–8 minutes by car) north via Maxwell Road and Airport Road, offering regional flight access.
Rocky Glen Park: Just minutes away to the northeast off Kickapoo Creek Road, known for its historic sandstone box canyon and nature hiking trails.
Peoria Speedway: Located a brief 5-minute drive away, a prominent weekend destination for dirt-track auto racing fans.
Downtown Peoria & Peoria Riverfront: Situated approximately 10 to 12 minutes northeast via I-474 and I-74, hosting major venues such as the Peoria Civic Center, Dozer Park (Peoria Chiefs baseball), and the Caterpillar Visitors Center.
Alpha Park & Bartonville District: Located a short drive south, offering municipal athletic fields, community parks, and local dining spots along Adams Street and Garfield Avenue.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Drivers benefit from straightforward arterial access directly from S Maxwell Road. The lot features wide, unobstructed curb cuts that make ingress and egress smooth even during busy business or shift hours. Regional highway connectivity is outstanding: Interstate 474 (Exit 5 for Airport Road / Maxwell Road) is situated less than two miles to the south, providing direct and seamless transitions to Interstate 74, US-24, and Illinois Route 116. Regional bus service provided by CityLink (Greater Peoria Mass Transit District) operates transit routes along nearby corridors in Bellevue, Bartonville, and connecting to the Peoria International Airport terminal.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Ample ground-level parking with zero overhead restrictions, easily handling high-profile vehicles.
Spacious Maneuvering Lanes: Wide turnaround space facilitating straightforward turning and reversing for trucks and larger utility vehicles.
Direct Arterial Street Access: Immediate entry and exit points onto S Maxwell Road with clear sightlines.
Convenient Regional Access: Fast connections to Interstate 474 and primary Peoria transit arteries.
ADA Accessible Spaces: Dedicated accessible parking locations for permit holders.

Ideal For

Airport Travelers & Commuters: Drivers needing staging or local vehicle parking within a short distance of Peoria International Airport.
Contractors & Fleet Drivers: Tradespeople and commercial drivers operating high-roof vans, pickup trucks, or work vehicles requiring open vertical clearance.
Local Employees & Visitors: Individuals visiting adjacent commercial, industrial, or service businesses along South Maxwell Road and West Plank Road.
Recreation Enthusiasts: Visitors heading toward Rocky Glen Park, local trails, or area racing events at Peoria Speedway.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When approaching the lot, enter directly from S Maxwell Road; ensure you yield to oncoming local traffic as Maxwell Road handles industrial and airport-adjacent vehicle flow. In winter months, watch for ice or accumulated snow in outer bays during severe Midwest storms. As an open-air surface facility, drivers should always practice sound vehicle safety: ensure windows are rolled up, doors are locked, and valuables or high-value equipment are stored out of sight in trunks or covered compartments.