About this Location

Facility Overview

The CSB Lot, situated at 201 W Commerce Street in downtown Youngstown, Ohio, provides an open-air surface parking option right in the urban center of the city. Located at the intersection of West Commerce Street and North Hazel Street, this dedicated parking facility serves visitors, daily commuters, and event attendees heading into the Central Business District and adjacent cultural corridors. As an open-air flat lot, it offers completely unobstructed overhead clearance, making it an excellent choice not only for standard sedans, compact crossovers, and family vehicles, but also for full-size pickup trucks, oversized SUVs, high-profile commercial vans, and roof-racked vehicles that typically struggle with height restrictions in multi-level parking garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Centrally positioned between Youngstown\'s commercial core and university district, the CSB Lot serves as a launchpad for business, culture, and entertainment:

Downtown Dining & Entertainment District (W Federal St): Located just one block south (a 2- to 3-minute walk), offering popular restaurants, brewpubs, and gathering spots such as Avalon Downtown Pizzeria, V2 Wine Bar Trattoria, The Federal, and nearby lounges.
OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology: Situated approximately 3 minutes away on foot (0.2 miles) on West Federal Street, ideal for visiting families.
DeYor Performing Arts Center & Powers Auditorium: A brief 5-minute walk (0.3 miles) to the east, home to the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra and premier theatrical performances.
Youngstown State University (YSU): Situated directly to the north across the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard corridor, with university halls, Stambaugh Stadium, and the Beeghly Center accessible within an 8- to 12-minute walk or a 2-minute drive.
Covelli Centre & Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre: Premier venues for live hockey games, major touring concerts, and outdoor riverfront festivals along the Mahoning River, located roughly an 8- to 12-minute walk (0.5 miles) to the south.
Mahoning County Courthouse & City Hall: Positioned within a convenient 5-minute walking radius for legal professionals, county employees, and civic visitors.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Accessing the CSB Lot is straightforward from multiple directions. The lot features designated ingress and egress lanes connecting directly to West Commerce Street, allowing drivers to circumvent congested pedestrian sections along West Federal Street during weekend evenings or post-event rushes. The facility offers rapid connectivity to the regional freeway network via nearby access ramps to US-62, OH-711, and Interstate 680, allowing easy departures toward Boardman, Warren, or the Ohio Turnpike. Additionally, public transit connectivity is readily available just two blocks south at the Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) Federal Station, Youngstown’s primary multimodal bus transit hub connecting countywide and local fixed bus routes.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous surface layout with zero height barriers, suitable for standard and oversized utility vehicles alike.
Clear Pavement Markings: Well-striped individual stalls and standard drive aisles to facilitate straightforward maneuvering and parking.
Designated Accessible Spaces: ADA-compliant parking stalls located near lot entrance aprons for level sidewalk transitions.
Convenient Automated Payment: Flexible on-site payment stations or mobile payment systems supporting credit/debit card transactions.
Illuminated Lot: Overhead lighting poles covering the grounds for nighttime visibility and patron safety.
Strategic Pedestrian Exits: Well-placed curb cuts allowing direct foot-traffic access to surrounding sidewalks on W Commerce and Hazel Streets.

Ideal For

Eventgoers & Concert Fans: Drivers seeking a quick exit after attending events at the DeYor Performing Arts Center or the Covelli Centre.
Downtown Commuters & Office Workers: Professionals needing reliable, daytime parking within walking distance of central bank branches, legal offices, and government agencies.
Dining & Nightlife Visitors: Evening visitors planning dinner and drinks along West Federal Street who prefer parking away from street-meter time limits.
YSU Visitors: Guests, students, and adjunct staff visiting the southern edge of the university campus during peak instructional hours.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When heading to the CSB Lot, plan your route along West Commerce Street to avoid event detours or restaurant patio congestion that frequently occurs along Federal Street on weekend nights. While downtown Youngstown generally maintains manageable traffic flow, prime spaces fill up quickly during sellout arena concerts, commencement weekends, and downtown festivals. Always review posted signs at the entrance pay station for valid pay-by-plate or pay-by-space instructions, and keep your license plate number handy when paying at the kiosk or using mobile parking applications.