Facility Overview
Situated along one of Jefferson Parish\'s most vital commercial corridors, the parking facility at 730 Veterans Memorial Blvd provides straightforward, convenient access in Metairie, Louisiana. Operating as an open-air surface lot, this location offers ground-level convenience without the stress of navigating tight, multi-story parking garages. Thanks to its open-sky configuration, there are no low-clearance overhead barriers, making it an excellent choice for a broad spectrum of personal and commercial vehicles, including standard sedans, compact hatchbacks, lifted pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, and service vans.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Positioned on Veterans Memorial Boulevard between Bonnabel Boulevard and the 17th Street Canal, this location places motorists within arm\'s reach of East Jefferson\'s bustling retail and dining district as well as neighboring Orleans Parish attractions:
- Bonnabel Boat Launch & Lakefront: Just a 5-minute drive north to Lake Pontchartrain, popular for waterfront strolls, sunset viewing, and recreational boating.
- Old Metairie & Metairie Road: Located less than 1.5 miles south, featuring boutique shopping, neighborhood cafes, and upscale Creole dining destinations.
- Lakeside Shopping Center: Situated roughly 2 miles west along Veterans Memorial Blvd, home to Apple, Macy\'s, Dillard\'s, and numerous specialty retailers.
- New Orleans City Park: Approximately 7 to 10 minutes east via I-610 or Metairie Road, offering access to the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA), the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, and municipal golf courses.
- Downtown New Orleans & Superdome: A quick 10-to-15-minute commute via Interstate 10 into the Central Business District, Caesars Superdome, and the historic French Quarter.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Ingress and egress are straightforward via marked turnouts directly off Veterans Memorial Boulevard, with smooth east-west traffic flow. Drivers approaching from Interstate 10 can easily utilize the Bonnabel Boulevard or Metairie Road exits. For public transportation users, Jefferson Transit (JeT) operates the Route E1 (Veterans) bus directly along the boulevard, providing convenient east-west regional connections between the New Orleans Cemeteries transit hub and the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Spacious open-air surface parking with direct driveway access.
- Unrestricted vertical clearance, accommodating tall trucks, roof racks, and utility vans.
- Designated accessible (ADA-compliant) parking stalls located adjacent to building entrances.
- Paved asphalt surface with clearly marked directional striping.
- Exterior night lighting for driver comfort and visibility after dark.
Ideal For
- Local patrons, clients, and visitors accessing businesses and professional offices along Veterans Memorial Blvd.
- Shoppers and diners exploring the dense retail corridors of Metairie and neighboring Old Metairie.
- Commuters seeking convenient staging before connecting into New Orleans or heading toward the airport corridor.
Visitor & Driver Tips
Veterans Memorial Boulevard experiences high traffic volumes during morning and evening rush hours (7:30 AM–9:00 AM and 4:30 PM–6:30 PM). When exiting the facility back onto the boulevard, exercise patience and yield to multi-lane eastbound traffic. If traveling toward Lake Pontchartrain or back toward New Orleans, utilizing Bonnabel Boulevard as a connector provides an efficient bypass around arterial congestion.
