Facility Overview
The 2005 W County Line Rd Parking facility is a designated MDOT Park & Ride surface lot situated at the junction of County Line Road (South Sheridan Road) and Interstate 69 on the border of Clayton Township and Lennon, Michigan. Designed primarily as a regional carpool and commuter hub, this open-air asphalt facility offers unobstructed parking with generous turning radii. Because it is an open-air lot with no overhead barriers or height restriction bars, it comfortably accommodates a wide spectrum of passenger vehicles, including standard sedans, full-size SUVs, heavy-duty pickup trucks, high-roof conversion vans, and commercial commuter vehicles.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Strategically positioned at Exit 123 off Interstate 69, this parking area serves as an essential jumping-off point for commuters and regional travelers navigating between Genesee and Shiawassee counties. Nearby local destinations and points of interest include:
- Village of Lennon: Just under 2 miles south, featuring local municipal offices, neighborhood diners, and community services.
- Swartz Creek: Located roughly 6 miles east along the I-69 corridor, providing access to major shopping plazas, grocery stores, and local dining.
- Downtown Flint & Cultural Center: Approximately 14 miles east via I-69, home to the Flint Institute of Arts, Sloan Museum of Discovery, and the Whiting Auditorium.
- Owosso & Curwood Castle Park: Situated about 15 miles northwest via local trunklines, offering scenic historic architecture along the Shiawassee River.
- Bishop International Airport (FNT): Roughly 12 miles southeast, making this lot a practical meet-up spot for shared rides to the airport.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Accessing the lot is straightforward via South Sheridan Road (W County Line Rd), positioned directly adjacent to the I-69 interchange on/off ramps. The broad two-way apron allows for effortless ingress and egress even during morning and evening rush hours. The lot provides immediate freeway connectivity onto Interstate 69, linking drivers swiftly westbound toward Perry and Greater Lansing or eastbound toward Flint, Port Huron, and the I-75 junction.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Complimentary Parking: Open public carpool parking with zero hourly or daily parking fees.
- Open-Air Surface Stalls: Paved asphalt with clearly marked standard stalls and wide driving aisles.
- ADA Accessible Spaces: Dedicated accessible parking spots positioned on level pavement near the main access point.
- Unrestricted Overhead Clearance: No height barriers, suitable for oversized vehicles, trucks with racks, and tall utility vans.
- Dusk-to-Dawn Lighting: High-mast overhead luminaires offering visibility during early morning and late evening commutes.
- 24/7 Availability: Accessible around the clock every day of the year.
Ideal For
- Daily Highway Commuters: Professionals and tradespeople organizing carpools or vanpools to Flint, Lansing, or Ann Arbor.
- Rideshare & Meetup Drivers: Drivers meeting colleagues, family, or travel partners right off the interstate corridor.
- Airport Carpoolers: Travelers consolidating vehicles before heading down to Bishop International Airport or Detroit Metro Airport.
- Regional Travelers & Roadtrippers: Motorists needing a convenient, safe pause point along the I-69 corridor.
Visitor & Driver Tips
Because this facility operates as a state-managed park-and-ride commuter lot, spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis without reservation requirements. While mid-week mornings see peak commuter occupancy, spaces generally turn over reliably. Drivers leaving their vehicles for extended daytime or multi-day carpooling are advised to lock all doors, park entirely within painted lines, and avoid leaving visible valuables on seats. During winter months, MDOT road crews plow the lot, but drivers should remain cautious of occasional ice patches near outer curbs after heavy snowfalls.
