About this Location

Facility Overview

The Barnes-Jewish Laclede Garage is a modern multi-level covered parking structure located at 4929 Forest Park Avenue in the vibrant Central West End district of St. Louis, Missouri. Operated in conjunction with Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University Medical Campus, this high-capacity garage directly serves the Center for Outpatient Health (COH) and surrounding medical facilities. One of the garage's standout conveniences is an enclosed, climate-controlled pedestrian skybridge located on Level 5, providing direct, sheltered passage into Level 4 of the Center for Outpatient Health without stepping outdoors. The facility features wide driving lanes, clear interior signage, modern passenger elevators, and well-organized stall configurations.

In terms of vehicle suitability, the multi-story deck easily accommodates standard passenger cars, compact vehicles, mid-size and full-size SUVs, minivans, and standard-height pickup trucks. However, because it is an enclosed concrete structure, it enforces a standard overhead vertical clearance limit (typically around 6 feet 8 inches). Drivers of lifted 4x4 trucks, full-size commercial cargo vans, high-roof passenger vans, or vehicles carrying rooftop cargo carriers or bicycles must verify overhead clearances before entering, as oversized vehicles cannot access the interior decks.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Conveniently positioned on the northern perimeter of the Washington University Medical Center, the garage puts drivers within steps of major healthcare destinations and premier neighborhood attractions:

Washington University Medical Campus & Clinical Centers: Directly connects to the Center for Outpatient Health and is within immediate walking distance (2 to 5 minutes) of the Center for Advanced Medicine (CAM), Siteman Cancer Center, St. Louis Children's Hospital, and Barnes-Jewish Parkview Tower.
Forest Park: Situated less than two blocks west across Kingshighway Boulevard (approx. an 8-minute walk), Forest Park spans over 1,300 acres and is home to the Saint Louis Zoo, the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Missouri History Museum, and The Muny amphitheater.
Central West End (CWE) Commercial & Dining Strip: Located just a 5- to 10-minute stroll to Euclid and McPherson Avenues, celebrated for award-winning bistros, cafes, cocktail lounges, and boutique shopping.
Cultural & Hospitality Landmarks: Steps from the World Chess Hall of Fame, the iconic Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, and neighboring hospitality venues including the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Louis Forest Park and the AC Hotel by Marriott.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

The Laclede Garage provides streamlined street ingress and egress designed to manage consistent medical campus traffic. Primary entry and exit gates are situated along Laclede Avenue and Forest Park Avenue, positioned between North Kingshighway Boulevard and South Euclid Avenue. Clear directional signage guides incoming vehicles into ticketing lanes, while automated gates and pre-pay kiosks maintain steady outward traffic during peak morning clinic arrivals and late afternoon departure hours.

For regional highway commuters, Interstate 64 / U.S. Route 40 is just south of the campus, accessible via Exit 36 at Kingshighway Boulevard in under three minutes. Public transit connectivity is equally exceptional: the Central West End MetroLink Light Rail Station is less than a five-minute walk away, linking riders directly via the Red and Blue lines to Downtown St. Louis (Busch Stadium, Enterprise Center, America's Center Convention Complex) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL). Several MetroBus lines also operate frequent stops along Kingshighway and Forest Park Avenue.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Covered Multi-Deck Parking: Keeps vehicles fully shielded from snow, rain, and intense summer sun.
Direct Elevated Skybridge: Climate-controlled pedestrian bridge on the 5th floor links directly to the 4th floor of the Center for Outpatient Health.
EV Charging Stations: Equipped with Level 2 ChargePoint dual-port charging stations on the ground level along the Laclede Avenue perimeter.
ADA Accessible Stalls: Designated accessible parking bays placed immediately adjacent to elevator lobbies and pedestrian portals on multiple levels.
Comprehensive Campus Security: Monitored 24/7 with bright LED lighting, emergency call stations, and integrated Washington University/BJC Public Safety CCTV surveillance.
Flexible Payment Options: Automated payment machines accepting cash, debit, and credit cards, alongside support for official clinic parking validation tickets.

Ideal For

Outpatients & Research Participants: Perfect for patients and study volunteers with appointments at the Center for Outpatient Health, Clinical Research Units, or Center for Advanced Medicine.
Hospital Visitors & Family Members: Excellent, secure base for visitors seeing loved ones hospitalized at Barnes-Jewish Hospital or St. Louis Children's Hospital.
Medical Professionals & Faculty: Everyday parking for Washington University School of Medicine clinicians, fellows, and visiting staff.
Central West End Visitors: Convenient covered option for daytime diners, hotel guests, and patrons visiting nearby Forest Park and Euclid Avenue amenities.

Visitor & Driver Tips

To ensure a seamless visit, remember to bring your parking ticket with you when leaving your vehicle; most outpatient clinics and medical offices on the campus offer a 50% outpatient validation discount, which must be scanned at pay stations or exit gates. Overnight visitors and family members staying multiple days should inquire at the Plaza Tower gift shop or hospital information desks about discounted multi-exit pass cards for substantial savings.

If charging an electric vehicle, proceed through the ground level toward the Laclede Avenue side where the ChargePoint plugs are stationed; be sure to unplug and move your car once charging completes to avoid idle fee surcharges. During peak weekday commute hours (7:30 AM – 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM), allow extra travel time when navigating Kingshighway Boulevard and Forest Park Avenue toward the Interstate 64 ramps.