About this Location

Facility Overview

3501 Washington Blvd Parking is an open-air surface parking lot strategically situated at 3501 Washington Avenue in the heart of the Grand Center Arts District in Midtown St. Louis, Missouri. Designed for straightforward access and self-parking convenience, this facility caters to daily commuters, local art enthusiasts, theater patrons, and visitors to Saint Louis University. Because this facility is an expansive outdoor surface lot without overhead barriers or low ceilings, it offers unobstructed vertical clearance, making it exceptionally well-suited for all passenger vehicles, including full-size pickup trucks, oversized SUVs, high-profile commercial vans, and vehicles equipped with roof racks or cargo carriers.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located in the premier cultural and entertainment hub of St. Louis, this parking lot places visitors within direct walking distance of world-class arts institutions, historic performance halls, and university landmarks:

The Fabulous Fox Theatre: St. Louis\'s historic showpiece theater for Broadway tours, concerts, and comedy specials, located just a 5-minute walk (0.3 miles) west along Washington and Grand.
The Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries: Renowned for its acoustics and visual art galleries, situated only two blocks away (3-minute walk).
Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (CAM) & Pulitzer Arts Foundation: Leading contemporary art venues located directly along Washington Boulevard within a 4-to-5-minute stroll.
Powell Hall: Historic home of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, less than a 10-minute walk away.
The Grandel & Kranzberg Arts Foundation Venues: Vibrant neighborhood stages featuring live theater, jazz at The Dark Room, and literary events, just 6 minutes away on foot.
Saint Louis University (SLU): North campus facilities, Chaifetz Arena, and university dormitories are within a brief 10-to-15-minute walk or a 3-minute rideshare.
Midtown Dining & Nightlife: Direct pedestrian access to vibrant local dining along Grand Boulevard, Olive Street, and Locust Street, including Urban Chestnut Midtown Brewery & Biergarten.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Drivers can smoothly enter and exit via Washington Avenue, with wide turn radii that accommodate heavy event traffic. Following sold-out performances at the Fox Theatre or Powell Hall, the lot offers a major advantage over packed multi-story garages by allowing immediate, ground-level egress without bottlenecks at ticket gates. The facility provides prompt vehicular connectivity to major thoroughfares including Grand Boulevard, Lindell Boulevard, and Delmar Boulevard, with rapid connections to Interstate 64 (I-64 / US-40) to the south and Interstate 70 (I-70) to the north. Public transit users can take advantage of MetroBus routes operating frequent north-south service along Grand Boulevard (including the high-frequency MetroBus Route 70), as well as convenient connections to the Grand MetroLink light rail station located roughly three-quarters of a mile south.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-air surface parking with clearly marked stalls and driving lanes
Unrestricted vertical clearance accommodating oversized trucks, lifted vehicles, and vans
Nighttime floodlighting across the asphalt surface for visibility and peace of mind
Designated accessible parking spaces complying with ADA standards
Contactless mobile payment and pay-by-plate options through digital parking apps
Prompt event-outflow capability with direct street-level driveway access

Ideal For

Theater & Concertgoers: Visitors attending Broadway touring shows, concerts, or dance performances at the Fabulous Fox Theatre and The Sheldon.
Museum & Gallery Visitors: Art lovers exploring CAM, the Pulitzer Arts Foundation, and neighboring galleries.
University Community: Saint Louis University students, faculty, alumni, and athletic fans visiting Chaifetz Arena and the northern SLU campus.
Midtown Diners: Guests enjoying dinner, craft beverages, and nightlife along Grand Center\'s bustling culinary corridor.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When attending high-profile evening performances or weekend matinees at the Fox Theatre, arrive 30 to 45 minutes prior to curtain call to secure optimal positioning near the driveway exit. Have your license plate number readily available to complete payment quickly at the mobile app prompt or on-site pay station. Remember to secure your vehicle and tuck any personal bags or electronic valuables out of sight inside your trunk or glove compartment prior to walking to your destination.