About this Location

Facility Overview

The 385 N Church St Parking facility serves as the dedicated on-site parking complex for the historic Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium (SMA), positioned in the vibrant North Church Street corridor immediately adjacent to downtown Spartanburg and the Wofford College campus. Operating primarily as an expansive, open-air surface lot divided between upper perimeter stalls, a front vehicular loop, and a large rear lower lot facing Memorial Drive, this facility provides hassle-free parking for showgoers, conference attendees, and community visitors. Because it is entirely open-air with no overhead decks, there are no vertical clearance restrictions, making it exceptionally accommodating for full-size pickup trucks, large SUVs, passenger vans, sprinter vans, and ADA-equipped converted vehicles.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Positioned along Spartanburg’s central thoroughfare, this car park provides unbeatable convenience to premier arts, educational, and sports venues:

Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium (SMA): Steps from your vehicle. Home to the historic 3,217-seat Theater and the versatile underground concert club The Hall, hosting nationally touring concerts, comedy tours, Broadway series, and civic celebrations.
Wofford College: Directly bordering the property to the north and east, providing an easy 3- to 7-minute walk to collegiate athletic hubs including Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium and Gibbs Stadium.
Spartanburg County Administration Complex: Located directly across the street at 366 N Church St, easily reachable on foot in under 2 minutes.
Fifth Third Park & Downtown Cultural District: Located roughly 0.8 miles south, giving visitors straightforward access to the Hub City Spartanburgers ballpark, Chapman Cultural Center, Barnet Park, and dining around historic Morgan Square.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward via North Church Street (US-221) and Memorial Drive. Drivers heading to events at The Theater can enter through the primary front access drive off Church Street, while patrons visiting The Hall or seeking general event parking can turn onto Memorial Drive to enter the lower rear lot. Following large-scale events, Spartanburg traffic officers frequently direct traffic onto North Church Street and nearby connector routes to ensure swift dispersal. For regional travelers, the venue is situated just 5 miles from Interstate 85 and minutes from Interstate 26, US-29, and SC-296. Spartanburg Amtrak Station (290 Magnolia St) is less than half a mile away, and SPARTA public bus routes service the immediate North Church Street corridor.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Stalls: Wide drive aisles and standard bays accommodate compact vehicles, light commercial vans, and full-size trucks without low-clearance constraints.
ADA Accessible Spaces: Dedicated accessible parking spaces positioned near ramps and flat pedestrian routes to venue entry points.
Curbside Drop-Off Loop: A circular drive at the main North Church Street entrance enables convenient drop-offs and pick-ups for patrons with limited mobility.
Ground-Level Accessibility: Direct elevator access to the main Theater is available by the front box office, with step-free entry directly into The Hall from the rear lower parking area.
Security & Lighting: Overhead floodlighting illuminates drive paths and pedestrian sidewalks throughout nighttime events.
Flexible Payment Processing: Event parking operations feature cashless digital card terminals and on-site staff during high-attendance gatherings.

Ideal For

Concert & Theater Audiences: Attendees enjoying Broadway in Spartanburg tours, headline comedy acts, and musical concerts at the Memorial Auditorium.
College Athletics & Campus Visitors: Spectators and families visiting Wofford College for game days, homecoming, alumni weekends, or graduation ceremonies.
Convention & Trade Show Delegates: Participants attending exhibitions, boxing tournaments, banquets, and civic conventions held inside The Hall or main auditorium floor.
Civic & Municipal Visitors: Convenient parking for visitors handling county business at the nearby administration complex during select public hours.

Visitor & Driver Tips

For high-profile, sellout concerts and theatrical events, aim to arrive 45 to 60 minutes before curtain call to secure a prime stall in the main lower lot and avoid vehicle backups on Church Street. If you are attending an event inside The Hall, navigate directly to the Memorial Drive entrance across from the old Krispy Kreme building for the shortest walk to that venue’s dedicated box office and doors. On rare occasions when the auditorium lot reaches full capacity, designated secondary overflow parking is commonly available across the street at the Spartanburg County Administration Building lot or south toward downtown city garages on Magnolia and Church Streets.