Facility Overview
The 470 Washington 17 Parking facility is situated along State Route 17 (WA-17) in Moses Lake, Washington. Serving as a convenient open-air surface parking destination in central Grant County, this lot offers spacious ground-level vehicle bays designed to accommodate everyday passenger cars, work pickups, oversized SUVs, and utility vans. Because this is an open-sky surface lot without overhead beams or low-clearance parking decks, vehicles equipped with roof racks, ladders, cargo boxes, or lifted suspensions can park and maneuver with complete peace of mind. Wide drive aisles and straightforward stall configurations make pulling in and reversing smooth and hassle-free.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Positioned directly on the primary north-south artery of Moses Lake, 470 WA-17 offers effortless proximity to many of the city\'s key commercial, cultural, and recreational destinations:
- Surf \'n Slide Water Park: Moses Lake’s premier outdoor aquatic facility is located just a short 5 to 7-minute drive away, drawing families and visitors throughout the summer season.
- Grant County Fairgrounds: Located just up the corridor along WA-17, the fairgrounds host regional agricultural exhibitions, concerts, motocross events, and the annual Grant County Fair.
- Downtown Moses Lake & Waterfront Parks: Within a 5-minute drive, drivers can access Neppel Park, Blue Heron Park, and the lakeside promenade for boating, fishing, picnic spaces, and scenic lake views.
- Moses Lake Museum & Art Center: Located nearby in downtown Moses Lake, providing rich exhibits highlighting local heritage and regional Columbia Basin arts.
- Local Dining and Retail Hubs: The immediate WA-17 and Broadway Avenue corridors host numerous dining options, family restaurants, coffee shops, and essential shopping stores within walking distance or a 2-minute drive.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
The facility provides prompt ingress and egress directly accessible from Highway 17 (WA-17), Moses Lake’s chief regional transportation corridor. WA-17 links motorists directly to Interstate 90 (I-90) to the south—connecting travelers across Washington between Spokane and Seattle—as well as Grant County International Airport (MWH) to the north. Local bus transit services operated by Grant Transit Authority (GTA) run along adjacent routes, offering bus stops within easy walking distance for commuters connecting across Moses Lake and neighboring communities.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous outdoor bays with no vertical clearance restrictions, making it suitable for tall trucks and passenger vans.
- Direct Highway Access: Convenient curb cuts off WA-17 minimize routing delays when entering or departing during peak traffic.
- Designated ADA Accessible Parking: Stalled bays located close to street access points with leveled pathways for visitors with limited mobility.
- High-Visibility Layout: Open lines of sight throughout the perimeter provide comfort and situational awareness day and night.
Ideal For
- Local Commuters & Business Visitors: Drivers visiting nearby commercial offices, roadside businesses, and service centers along the WA-17 commercial corridor.
- Fairgrounds & Event Attendees: Convenient staging or stopover parking for visitors heading to seasonal festivals, sports tournaments, and county fairs.
- Recreational Visitors: Road trippers, lake anglers, and vacationers traveling through Central Washington in need of easy vehicular access without parking garage clearance worries.
Visitor & Driver Tips
When approaching the lot from WA-17, slow down in advance of turn-ins, as traffic along this highway corridor can move rapidly during morning and evening rush hours. During summer holiday weekends and major events at the Grant County Fairgrounds or Surf \'n Slide, traffic along WA-17 tends to peak; allow an extra 5 to 10 minutes of travel buffer. Be sure to lock your vehicle, roll up windows, and keep all personal valuables stored out of sight to ensure a safe and worry-free visit.
