Facility Overview
The Administration & Tax Office Parking facility is a designated open-air surface parking area situated along Aster Street in Penn Hills Township, Pennsylvania (ZIP 15235). Established primarily to serve taxpayers, municipal patrons, school district staff, and visitors to local civic administrative facilities, this spacious surface lot offers organized perpendicular parking bays with wide driving aisles. Because the lot is entirely uncovered and at ground level, it features open-air clearance with no overhead height restrictions, easily accommodating standard passenger sedans, pickup trucks, large family SUVs, and high-roof utility vans.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Conveniently nestled in central Penn Hills, the parking lot offers direct pedestrian access to civic services and local educational facilities:
- Penn Hills Administrative & Tax Offices: Located immediately adjacent to the lot, providing seamless access for municipal inquiries, school district administration, and local property and earned income tax payments.
- Linton Middle School Campus: Situated just steps away along Aster Street, making this area a convenient auxiliary parking zone during school-sponsored community gatherings, athletic events, and student performances.
- Penn Hills High School & Fralic Athletic Center: Located within a short 3- to 5-minute drive (approx. 1.2 miles) along Garland Drive and Bill Fralic Way.
- Penn Hills Community Park & Duff Park: Located just a few minutes' drive away, offering walking trails, pavilions, and sports fields.
- Frankstown Road Commercial Corridor: A quick 2-minute drive connects drivers to neighborhood diners, retail plazas, local banks, and quick-service dining options.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
The lot is easily accessed directly off Aster Street, connecting readily to major township thoroughfares including Frankstown Road, Duff Road, and Saltsburg Road (PA-380). Regional motorists traveling from Downtown Pittsburgh or Monroeville can quickly reach the area via I-376 (Penn-Lincoln Parkway East) exiting toward Penn Hills or using Route 791 (Rodman Street). Egress after peak administrative hours and public meetings is prompt thanks to wide two-way access points. Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) bus routes serving Frankstown Road and nearby corridors provide public transit connectivity within short walking distance.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Spacious Ground-Level Parking: Open-air surface layout with no vertical clearance barriers.
- Designated ADA Accessible Spaces: Clearly marked accessible parking stalls situated close to primary building entry ramps and walkways.
- Paved & Striped Surface: Smooth asphalt surface with clearly painted guide lines and directional traffic flow indicators.
- Exterior Night Lighting: Overhead pole-mounted luminaires providing safety and visibility during late afternoon business and evening board meetings.
- Complimentary Visitor Parking: Free short-term parking for residents and citizens conducting municipal and administrative business.
Ideal For
- Taxpayers & Residents: Local citizens dropping off annual tax filings, paying local municipal fees, or seeking township documentation.
- School District Visitors: Parents, vendors, and community members attending administrative hearings, public board meetings, or administrative appointments.
- Civic Event Attendees: Community members participating in civic workshops, neighborhood forums, and school district conferences.
Visitor & Driver Tips
While parking is typically complimentary and ample throughout standard operating hours, visitor volume increases significantly around local tax filing deadlines in April and December, as well as during scheduled evening school board or public council sessions. When visiting for evening public meetings, arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time to secure an ADA or front-row stall. Keep your GPS set directly to Aster Street in Penn Hills, and exercise extra caution during morning and mid-afternoon school arrival and dismissal hours when neighborhood traffic along Aster Street reaches its peak.
