About this Location

Facility Overview

Boardman & Hazel - 8791 is a centrally situated open-air surface parking facility in the core of Downtown Youngstown, Ohio. Positioned at the intersection of East Boardman Street and South Hazel Street, the lot offers a straightforward, unobstructed single-level layout that allows for rapid entry, parking, and departure. Because it is an open surface lot without low-hanging ceilings, overhead beams, or parking decks, it provides unlimited vertical clearance. This makes it an exceptional choice for standard passenger cars, large four-wheel-drive pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, conversion vans, and commercial vehicles equipped with roof racks or cargo carriers that typically cannot enter standard multi-story parking structures.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

The lot boasts a prime location within walking distance of Youngstown’s primary civic, judicial, cultural, and sports venues:

Mahoning County Courthouse & Youngstown City Hall: Situated just steps away, making the lot ideal for legal professionals, civic employees, jurors, and visitors attending municipal appointments (1 to 3 minutes on foot).
Covelli Centre: Located roughly 0.3 miles south (a quick 6 to 8-minute walk), this premier arena hosts major concerts, family shows, and Youngstown Phantoms hockey games.
The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre & Wean Park: Under a 10-minute walk (approx. 0.4 miles), perfect for outdoor summer concerts, community festivals, and recreation along the Mahoning River.
Federal Street Entertainment District: A brief 3-minute walk north brings visitors to Central Square and West Federal Street, home to acclaimed local restaurants, cocktail bars, and bistros.
DeYor Performing Arts Center: Located about 5 minutes north, home to the historic Powers Auditorium and Ford Family Recital Hall.
Youngstown State University (YSU): Situated approximately 0.7 miles north, accessible within a 15-minute walk or a 3-minute drive.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Navigating to and from the Boardman & Hazel lot is seamless due to Downtown Youngstown\'s grid design. Vehicles can access the facility directly from East Boardman Street or South Hazel Street, both of which offer clear visibility and wide aprons for straightforward ingress and egress. When departing major events at the Covelli Centre or amphitheater, the lot allows drivers to bypass the heaviest choke points around Front Street. Drivers enjoy immediate connectivity to major regional arteries, including Interstate 680, US Route 62, and State Route 711, facilitating quick connections to the Ohio Turnpike (I-80) and surrounding suburbs. For transit riders, the Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) Federal Station hub is situated just a few blocks north, providing countywide bus connections.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Level, paved asphalt layout featuring clear lane striping and unobstructed overhead clearance.
Digital Mobile Payments: Quick cashless checkout via mobile parking apps (such as ParkMobile using Zone 8791) or posted QR-code payment signs.
24/7 Accessibility: Continuous around-the-clock access suitable for early morning court schedules, standard business hours, and late-night downtown outings.
Safety & Visibility: Equipped with perimeter lighting illuminating walkways and stalls for enhanced nighttime visibility.
ADA Accessible Stalls: Designated accessible parking spaces located near primary street access points.

Ideal For

Courthouse & Municipal Visitors: Convenient parking for visitors attending trials, filings, or civic business at the Mahoning County Courthouse or Youngstown City Hall.
Arena & Concert Spectators: Cost-effective, accessible event parking for Covelli Centre games and Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre performances.
Downtown Dining & Nightlife: Hassle-free parking for evenings out along Federal Street, Central Square, and nearby downtown hotels like the DoubleTree by Hilton.
Commuters & YSU Visitors: Practical daily parking option for local office personnel, college students, and faculty seeking off-campus parking options.

Visitor & Driver Tips

To ensure a smooth parking experience, check whether special event flat rates are active during high-profile arena events or summer concerts. Note your vehicle\'s license plate number before leaving your car, as mobile payment systems in this zone verify parking sessions by license plate registration. When arriving for sellout concerts or weekend sports matches at Covelli Centre, plan to arrive 30 to 45 minutes prior to scheduled start times to secure a space easily and enjoy a relaxed stroll to the venue gates.