Facility Overview

The 2301 Olive Street parking facility (frequently referred to as the Ansira parking lot) is a spacious, open-air surface parking lot situated in the heart of the Downtown West neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri. Serving both commercial tenants and visiting eventgoers, the facility provides an unobstructed, grade-level parking layout with clearly painted stalls and wide driving aisles. Because it is a flat, surface-level lot with no overhead barriers or height restriction bars, it comfortably accommodates a wide spectrum of passenger vehicles, including standard sedans, compact crossovers, lifted 4x4 pickup trucks, full-size SUVs with roof boxes, and high-top passenger vans.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Strategically positioned on the western edge of Downtown St. Louis, this location serves as a gateway between the historic commercial core and the vibrant Midtown Arts district. Key destinations within walking distance include:

• CITYPARK Stadium: Home to MLS club St. Louis CITY SC, located only 4 blocks southeast (roughly a 6- to 8-minute walk, 0.4 miles), making this one of the most convenient parking destinations for match days.
• St. Louis Union Station: Home to the St. Louis Aquarium, the 200-foot St. Louis Wheel, and family entertainment, located about 7 minutes on foot (0.4 miles south).
• Schlafly Tap Room: Renowned local craft brewery and dining venue, located only two blocks north on Locust Street (3-minute walk).
• Enterprise Center: Home of the NHL St. Louis Blues and premier arena concerts, located just 0.8 miles away (approx. 15-minute walk or a 3-minute rideshare).
• Downtown West & Loft District: Direct proximity to local creative agencies, architectural lofts, specialty cafes, and event spaces along Olive and Washington Avenue.
• Saint Louis University (SLU) & Chaifetz Arena: Located just over one mile west along the Midtown corridor.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

The lot provides seamless ingress and egress directly from Olive Street, a primary east-west arterial corridor that experiences predictable traffic movement. Exiting after major sports games or stadium concerts is significantly smoother than exiting parking garages directly adjacent to the venues, as drivers can bypass congested stadium blocks.

For regional highway drivers, the lot offers rapid connectivity to Interstate 64 (US-40) via the 22nd Street and Jefferson Avenue ramps, and straightforward access to Interstate 70 to the north. Public transit users benefit from the Union Station MetroLink Light Rail station located 0.4 miles south, as well as multiple MetroBus routes serving Olive Street and Market Street.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous vertical clearance with no overhead height restrictions for oversized vehicles.
• Paved & Marked Stalls: Defined parking spaces including designated ADA-accessible parking bays.
• Digital Payment Convenience: On-site signage supporting mobile app payments (such as ParkMobile or SpotHero during select events) and pay-by-plate options.
• Perimeter Lighting: Nighttime pole illumination throughout the parking field for evening walkability and safety.
• Direct Sidewalk Access: Grade-level pedestrian egress directly onto Olive Street sidewalks.

Ideal For

• Soccer Fans & Eventgoers: Matchday parking for St. Louis CITY SC matches at nearby CITYPARK.
• Downtown West Commuters: Professionals, creatives, and agency employees visiting local offices along Olive and Locust Street.
• Union Station Visitors: Travelers and tourists visiting the St. Louis Aquarium, boutique hotels, and historic attractions.
• Nightlife & Diners: Visitors enjoying craft beer and meals at Schlafly Tap Room and surrounding Midtown/Downtown West eateries.

Visitor & Driver Tips

On CITY SC match days and major concert dates at Enterprise Center, parking rates adjust according to special event pricing, and the lot can fill up well before game kickoff. Event attendees are encouraged to arrive 45 to 60 minutes early or reserve a guaranteed space in advance through supported parking platforms. When programming your GPS navigation, use 2301 Olive St, St. Louis, MO, and look for entrance signage along the north side of the street between North 23rd and North 24th Streets.