Facility Overview

The 7th & LaSalle Lot (South) is a spacious, open-air surface parking lot situated at 1118 S 7th Street in St. Louis, Missouri. Positioned strategically on the southern fringe of Downtown St. Louis and immediately adjacent to the historic LaSalle Park and Soulard neighborhoods, this lot offers a practical, open-sky parking alternative to crowded multi-story downtown parking decks. Because the facility is an entirely uncovered grade-level asphalt lot, it features unobstructed overhead clearance, making it exceptionally accommodating for oversized vehicles, high-profile pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, vans, and vehicles equipped with roof racks or cargo carriers that typically exceed low garage height limits.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated within convenient striking distance of both downtown entertainment centers and historic nightlife districts, this location serves multiple key St. Louis destinations:

• Busch Stadium & Ballpark Village: Located roughly 0.7 miles north along 7th Street, baseball enthusiasts can make an easy 12-to-15 minute walk directly to the home of the St. Louis Cardinals or take a 3-minute rideshare.
• Historic Soulard Neighborhood: Just steps south across I-55 lies Soulard, renowned for its legendary Soulard Farmers Market, historic brick architecture, and vibrant pubs and live blues venues along 8th, 9th, and Russell Boulevard.
• Enterprise Center & Stifel Theatre: Located approximately 1.1 miles to the northwest, accessible via a short 5-minute drive or transit ride for St. Louis Blues hockey games, concerts, and touring shows.
• Gateway Arch National Park & Riverfront: Situated about 1 mile northeast, allowing visitors easy access to the iconic monument and riverfront walking paths without entering core downtown traffic.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress to the 7th & LaSalle Lot are streamlined via South 7th Street and LaSalle Street. One of the greatest strategic advantages of this lot is its proximity to major highway corridors; drivers enjoy direct and nearly instant access to Interstate 55 (I-55), Interstate 44 (I-44), and Interstate 64 (I-64). This perimeter downtown positioning allows drivers to bypass the intense bumper-to-bumper gridlock that typically clogs core stadium streets immediately following major games and stadium events. For public transit users, local MetroBus lines run along nearby Broadway and Chouteau Avenue, and the Stadium MetroLink light rail station is within a short walk to the north.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous driving lanes and standard-width parking stalls for hassle-free entry, maneuvering, and parking.
• Zero Height Restrictions: Complete open-air ceiling allows tall trucks, commercial vans, and roof boxes to park without vertical clearance concerns.
• Digital Payment Convenience: Quick payment via on-site pay-by-plate signage or leading mobile parking applications (such as ParkMobile or on-site automated kiosks).
• Strategic Peripheral Location: Quick highway on-ramp access enables effortless departure after peak events.
• ADA Accessible Stalls: Designated accessible parking spaces positioned near street exits.

Ideal For

• Cardinals Game Attendees: Sports fans looking for an affordable, walk-up parking option close to Busch Stadium with easy highway escapes post-game.
• Soulard Visitors & Diners: Guests seeking reliable daytime or evening parking within walking distance of Soulard’s renowned dining and pub scene.
• Downtown Commuters & Contractors: Daily workers and commercial drivers driving taller vehicles or work trucks that cannot fit into standard downtown underground garages.
• Festivalgoers & Event Attendees: Visitors attending seasonal street festivals, Mardi Gras festivities, or regional celebrations in the downtown south district.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When attending high-profile events at Busch Stadium or neighborhood celebrations in Soulard, arrive 45 to 60 minutes prior to scheduled start times to secure prime stalls and avoid pedestrian surges along 7th Street. Always note your stall or zone number before leaving your vehicle to streamline your digital pay-by-plate checkout. Remember to lock vehicle doors and stow personal items out of sight, and use GPS navigation configured to \'1118 S 7th St\' to route directly to the entrance driveway.