About this Location

Facility Overview

The Laclede Garage, situated at 3634 Laclede Avenue in the vibrant Midtown district of St. Louis, Missouri, serves as a primary multi-level parking deck on the Saint Louis University (SLU) North Campus. This modern, multi-story concrete structure provides covered, weather-protected parking across several well-maintained decks with illuminated driving lanes, marked pedestrian pathways, and elevators connecting each level. The facility comfortably accommodates standard passenger sedans, crossovers, minivans, and standard-sized SUVs. However, drivers of lifted pickups, high-roof cargo vans, and vehicles with rooftop accessories should observe posted clearance signage at the facility entrance (standard clearance is approximately 7 feet 0 inches). Over-height commercial vehicles and buses should seek nearby designated surface parking facilities.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Strategically located in the heart of Midtown St. Louis, the garage delivers unmatched proximity to collegiate, cultural, and sports venues:

Saint Louis University (SLU) North Campus: Positioned immediately adjacent to the Busch Student Center, academic halls, and campus dormitories, making it the top parking choice for campus visitors, students, and prospective families.
Chaifetz Arena: Located just a 6-to-8-minute walk (0.3 miles) to the east, making this a favored destination for NCAA Division I SLU Billikens men\'s and women\'s basketball games, touring family shows, and premier concerts.
Grand Center Arts District: Roughly a 10-to-12-minute walk north (0.5 miles) to premier cultural institutions including The Fabulous Fox Theatre, Powell Symphony Hall, Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (CAM), and the Pulitzer Arts Foundation.
Dining & Nightlife: Easy walking distance to campus dining, local cafes, and the burgeoning Midtown Alley and Foundry entertainment areas along Forest Park Avenue.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Entry and exit lanes are located along Laclede Avenue between Grand Boulevard and Spring Avenue. Motorists coming from the regional highway network enjoy direct access via Interstate 64 (I-64 / US-40), utilizing the Grand Boulevard exit less than half a mile away, as well as easy cross-town transit via Forest Park Parkway and Lindell Boulevard. For public transit users, the MetroLink Grand Station (Red and Blue light rail lines) is situated approximately a 10-minute walk south, offering swift train links to Downtown St. Louis, Enterprise Center, Busch Stadium, Central West End, and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL). Multiple MetroBus routes also run frequently along Grand Boulevard.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Multi-level covered parking providing protection against summer heat and winter snowfall
Passenger elevators and stair towers for step-free vertical accessibility
Designated ADA accessible parking stalls conveniently positioned near elevator banks
Bright, energy-efficient interior LED illumination across driving decks and pedestrian stairwells
Emergency blue-light phones and campus security surveillance coverage
Automated pay stations and pay-by-plate or credit card entry/exit gates
Occasional event-rate prepay lanes managed during high-volume Chaifetz Arena games

Ideal For

Fans attending basketball games, family shows, and commencement ceremonies at Chaifetz Arena
University visitors, guest lecturers, prospective students, and SLU campus tour groups
Patrons attending performances at The Fabulous Fox Theatre or Grand Center arts venues looking to avoid post-show traffic jams
Midtown business professionals and contractors needing dependable day parking

Visitor & Driver Tips

During major SLU Billikens home games and headlining arena concerts, traffic along Grand Boulevard and Laclede Avenue can thicken considerably; arriving 30 to 45 minutes ahead of scheduled event start times ensures stress-free entry. Be sure to note your parking deck level and space row before heading to campus or the arena. If you plan to attend evening theater shows in Grand Center, parking here provides a scenic stroll through the SLU campus while offering an easy, low-congestion escape back to I-64 at the end of the night.