About this Location

Facility Overview

316 W Boardman St Parking is a well-situated, open-air surface parking lot located in the vibrant core of Downtown Youngstown, Ohio. Positioned along West Boardman Street, this facility offers quick and unobstructed parking for daily commuters, local business patrons, government agency visitors, and major event attendees. Because it operates as an outdoor surface facility, it features open-sky clearance with no vertical height restrictions, making it an excellent choice not only for standard sedans and compact cars but also for oversized pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, conversion vans, and commercial fleet vehicles that cannot fit into standard downtown parking garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

This central downtown location places drivers within easy walking distance of Youngstown’s leading entertainment, cultural, and municipal hubs:

Covelli Centre: Located just a 6 to 8-minute walk (approx. 0.4 miles) south, making this lot a top-tier alternative for hockey games, concerts, wrestling events, and family shows without enduring the immediate arena exit bottlenecks.
The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre & Wean Park: Situated roughly a 5 to 7-minute walk away, providing direct walking access to outdoor summer concerts, community festivals, and waterfront trails along the Mahoning River.
Mahoning County Courthouse & City Hall: Just 2 to 4 blocks away, ideal for legal professionals, jurors, and individuals conducting civic business at county and municipal municipal offices.
DeYor Performing Arts Center & Powers Auditorium: Approximately 7 minutes on foot, perfect for evening symphony performances and Broadway-style stage productions.
West Federal Street Dining & Entertainment: Just two blocks north, where drivers can quickly access popular downtown eateries, bistros, craft breweries, and bars like Avalon Downtown, Bistro 1907, and The Federal.
DoubleTree by Hilton Youngstown Downtown: Less than a 5-minute walk away on Central Square.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

The lot provides straightforward ingress and egress via West Boardman Street, allowing drivers to bypass heavy post-event congestion commonly found closer to the arena ramps on Front Street. Motorists enjoy swift connections to major regional thoroughfares including South Avenue, Market Street, and the Himrod Avenue Expressway, providing immediate access to Interstate 680 (I-680), US-422, and State Route 711. For those utilizing public transit, the Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) Federal Station multimodal transit center is located within a 5-minute walk, offering bus connections across Mahoning County.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Spacious, open-air surface spaces with wide turning aisles for effortless maneuverability.
Zero vertical clearance limits, accommodating high-profile SUVs, trucks, and vans.
Convenient self-pay automated kiosk stations and mobile parking app integrations.
Designated accessible (ADA) parking spaces located near the primary pedestrian exits.
Well-illuminated premises during evening and nighttime operating hours.
Close proximity to crosswalks and well-lit downtown pedestrian sidewalks.

Ideal For

Concertgoers and Sports Fans: Attending major events at the Covelli Centre or Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre.
Courthouse & Civic Visitors: Conducting business at the Mahoning County Courthouse, Youngstown City Hall, or nearby federal offices.
Downtown Commuters: Professionals seeking straightforward, reliable daily or monthly parking near Central Square.
Evening Diners & Weekend Visitors: Enjoying nightlife, craft breweries, and dining along West Federal Street.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When attending high-profile events at the Covelli Centre or amphitheater concerts, plan to arrive 30 to 45 minutes before showtime to secure prime spots close to the pedestrian exit. Have your license plate number ready when paying at the automated pay station or mobile app. If parking during peak winter months, drive with caution and watch for patches of snow or ice common in open-air Northeast Ohio lots.