About this Location

Facility Overview

99 SE 9th St Parking is a spacious open-air surface parking facility situated in the vibrant downtown core of Evansville, Indiana. Strategically positioned at the intersection of SE 9th Street and Locust Street, this expansive lot offers approximately 780 marked parking bays, serving as one of the primary parking hubs for downtown civic and entertainment events. Because it is an open-air surface lot without low-hanging ceilings or overhead barriers, it offers unrestricted vertical clearance. This makes it exceptionally suited for standard sedans, large family SUVs, full-sized pickup trucks, commercial work vans, and high-profile passenger vehicles that typically face clearance challenges in standard multi-story parking garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

This parking area boasts an unbeatable central location within comfortable walking distance of Evansville’s leading civic, cultural, and entertainment venues:

Old National Events Plaza: Directly adjacent to the facility across Locust Street (1 to 2 minutes on foot), making it the premier parking location for Broadway shows, regional conventions, trade expos, and auditorium concerts.
Ford Center: Situated only 3 blocks to the west (approx. 5 to 7 minutes walking), this arena hosts Evansville Thunderbolts hockey, UE Purple Aces basketball games, and major touring concerts.
Civic Center Complex & Vanderburgh County Courthouse: Located just steps to the north and west, providing convenient access for county business, municipal court appearances, and civic appointments.
Downtown Evansville Arts & Dining District: Main Street is roughly 4 blocks away (6 to 8 minutes walking), placing dozens of popular local eateries, craft coffee shops, and boutique retailers within easy reach.
Bally’s Evansville Casino & Riverfront: Accessible within a brisk 15-minute walk or a 3-minute drive south along the Ohio River scenic corridor.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward, with curb cuts along SE 9th Street and connecting cross-streets like Locust Street and Walnut Street. Traffic management personnel frequently assist with vehicle routing during large-scale events at the Old National Events Plaza to ensure smooth outflow back onto arterial thoroughfares. For drivers traveling from outside the city, the lot is located just minutes off the Lloyd Expressway (IN-66) and US-41, providing rapid connections to I-69. Public transit users will find METS (Metropolitan Evansville Transit System) bus lines serving nearby stops along 8th Street, Locust Street, and Sycamore Street.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Expansive open-air surface footprint with wide drive aisles and clearly painted stall markings.
Unrestricted vehicle clearance, comfortably accommodating full-size pickup trucks, conversion vans, and SUVs.
Dedicated accessible ADA parking spaces situated close to pedestrian crosswalks.
High-mast commercial exterior lighting for enhanced nighttime visibility and pedestrian safety.
Easy digital and mobile payment acceptance options during managed event schedules.
Convenient multi-point ingress and egress points designed to streamline traffic dispersal.

Ideal For

Auditorium and Expo Visitors: Attendees of conferences, seminars, and live stage performances at the Old National Events Plaza.
Sports and Arena Concert Fans: Visitors attending games and arena headliners at the nearby Ford Center seeking easy egress after the show.
Civic Visitors & Jurors: People conducting official business at the Evansville Civic Center or local municipal offices.
Downtown Commuters: Professionals and visitors seeking reliable day parking within close walking range of Main Street offices and government agencies.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When attending high-profile weekend concerts, broadway tours, or sell-out athletic events, plan to arrive 30 to 45 minutes prior to curtain or game time to secure a spot closest to your destination and minimize queueing. Rates may vary between standard daily municipal parking and special-event flat rates. Always take note of your lane or quadrant relative to SE 9th or Locust Street to quickly relocate your vehicle upon departure.