Facility Overview
552 11th St Parking is a well-situated open-air surface parking lot located in the heart of Downtown Huntington, West Virginia. Positioned on 11th Street between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue, this facility provides straightforward, ground-level vehicle access in a quiet yet strategically vital commercial corridor. The parking lot features clearly delineated parking bays on asphalt pavement, enabling swift entry, simple maneuvering, and quick departures. Because the facility is an outdoor, open-sky lot with no overhead barriers or low ceilings, it offers unlimited vertical clearance. This makes it exceptionally well-suited for high-roof commercial vans, lifted trucks, dual-cab pickups, full-size SUVs, and rooftop cargo carriers that cannot navigate standard covered parking garages.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Positioned just blocks away from municipal institutions, cultural landmarks, and shopping destinations, 552 11th St Parking puts visitors within convenient reach of downtown Huntington's premier attractions:
- Cabell County Courthouse & Huntington City Hall: Situated only 3 to 4 blocks away (approx. 5 to 7 minutes on foot), making it a top option for court attendees, attorneys, and civic visitors.
- Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center: Located on 4th Avenue roughly 0.4 miles away (an 8-minute walk), ideal for theater patrons attending concerts, Broadway series, and classic cinema screenings.
- Pullman Square: Located just 5 blocks north (approx. 10 minutes on foot), featuring Marquee Cinemas, diverse dining, retail boutiques, and community festivals.
- Marshall Health Network Arena: Huntington's premier convention center and live entertainment arena is less than a mile away (approx. 12 to 14 minutes walking or a 3-minute drive).
- Heritage Station: An 8-minute walk northwest, offering unique local artisan shops like The Red Caboose, bakeries, and craft beverage spots in a restored rail depot.
- Marshall University: The university's downtown Visual Arts Center at Pullman Square is a 10-minute walk, while the main campus grounds along 5th Avenue are just 1 mile east (under a 5-minute drive).
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Navigating to and from 552 11th St Parking is seamless thanks to Huntington's predictable downtown street grid. Ingress and egress points connect directly onto 11th Street, which links directly with 5th Avenue (a key eastbound arterial) and 6th Avenue. For drivers traveling regionally, 5th Avenue (US Route 60) connects directly to Hal Greer Boulevard (WV Route 10), providing a direct 3-mile straight shot to Interstate 64 (Exit 11). Post-event departures bypass much of the gridlock that typically clusters right outside arena parking decks.
Public transit riders can readily connect to Tri-State Transit Authority (TTA) bus routes that stop along 4th and 5th Avenues, serving local routes across Cabell County, Barboursville, and Ironton. Furthermore, the Huntington Amtrak Station is located just a few blocks away along 8th Avenue, facilitating intercity rail travel aboard the Cardinal line between Chicago, Washington D.C., and New York City.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous headroom with zero height restrictions, accommodating oversized and lifted vehicles.
- Seamless App Payments: Compatible with mobile meter and parking payment solutions (such as ParkMobile), avoiding ticket queues and expiring meters.
- 24/7 Access: Continuous around-the-clock availability for daily commuters, overnight guests, and evening event visitors.
- ADA Accessible Spaces: Dedicated, level spaces reserved near main access points for disabled patrons.
- Nighttime Illumination: Positioned with reliable streetlighting and open visibility across the perimeter.
Ideal For
- Civic and Legal Commuters: Visitors with appointments at the Cabell County Courthouse, City Hall, and nearby law firms.
- Arts & Entertainment Enthusiasts: Eventgoers attending productions at the historic Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center or expos at the arena.
- Downtown Diners and Shoppers: Patrons visiting local independent eateries and brewpubs along 4th Avenue and Pullman Square.
- Marshall University Visitors: Faculty, staff, and students seeking off-campus parking within walking distance of downtown collegiate facilities.
Visitor & Driver Tips
When planning your trip to 552 11th St, note that downtown street traffic generally peaks between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM on weekdays as county offices open. If arriving for a jury trial or courthouse appointment, aim to arrive 15 to 20 minutes before court dockets convene to secure your preferred space. Keep the ParkMobile app installed on your smartphone to monitor and extend parking durations remotely without having to interrupt meetings or shows. When exiting onto 11th Street during peak evening events, follow 5th Avenue eastward for the smoothest route back to Hal Greer Boulevard and the I-64 corridor.