Facility Overview
The Deeringhoff parking facility, strategically situated at 171 Deeringhoff Rd in Yakima, WA (just off State Route 24), serves as a vital open-air commuter park-and-ride lot in Yakima County. Designed primarily as an efficient surface lot, it offers ample open-sky space without the height restrictions found in multi-level parking decks. This expansive layout makes it exceptionally suited for standard passenger cars, light trucks, high-profile pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, and vanpool vehicles. The lot features clearly demarcated bays and broad maneuvering lanes, ensuring seamless arrival and departure for daily commuters and travelers alike.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Located in the scenic East Valley agricultural and transit corridor east of downtown Yakima, this location connects drivers seamlessly between Moxee, Terrace Heights, and the Yakima metropolitan hub. Key nearby attractions and regional destinations include:
- Downtown Yakima & Yakima Convention Center: Approximately a 10-to-12-minute drive west, providing quick access to central businesses, dining, and conference venues.
- State Fair Park & Yakima SunDome: Located about 8 minutes away via WA-24 and Fair Avenue, making it a handy peripheral meetup or carpool spot for fairgoers and concert attendees.
- East Valley Wineries & Countryside: Serving as a gateway to local Yakima Valley fruit stands, hop farms, and tasting rooms scattered along SR-24 and Bell Road.
- Hanford Commuter Route: Ideal assembly point for workers and vanpools traveling east across the Columbia Basin toward the Hanford Site and Tri-Cities.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Access to the lot is straightforward, with dedicated entrances directly off Deeringhoff Road immediately adjacent to State Route 24 (WA-24). SR-24 serves as a major east-west arterial linking Interstate 82 (I-82) to the west and the rural expanses of eastern Washington. The entry and exit pathways allow for steady ingress and egress even during morning and evening rush hours. Transit riders and ridesharers benefit from regional commuter transit stops, vanpool rendezvous areas, and seamless connections to the greater Yakima Valley transportation network.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous outdoor bays with no overhead height barriers, easily accommodating lifted trucks and tall vans.
- Complimentary Commuter Parking: Open for public commuter and rideshare parking without daily meter fees.
- Paved & Marked Bays: Clearly striped parking spaces, including designated ADA-accessible stalls.
- Overnight & Carpool Suitability: Popular rendezvous point for daily vanpools and rideshare programs.
- Perimeter Visibility: Good roadway sightlines from Deeringhoff Road and WA-24 for driver safety.
Ideal For
- Daily Commuters: Workers heading into downtown Yakima, Union Gap, or carpooling east toward the Tri-Cities/Hanford corridor.
- Vanpool & Rideshare Participants: Drivers looking for a safe, spacious, and easily accessible location to leave a primary vehicle for the workday.
- Event Carpoolers: Visitors attending events, concerts, or rodeos at the Yakima SunDome and Central Washington State Fair.
- Agricultural & Seasonal Workers: Travelers needing reliable staging and transit connection in East Valley.
Visitor & Driver Tips
As an open surface commuter lot, parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. If meeting a morning vanpool or catching peak-hour transit, arriving 10 to 15 minutes before scheduled departures is recommended to ensure convenient spot selection. Commuters leaving vehicles parked for extended daytime hours are encouraged to practice standard vehicle safety: lock all doors, roll up windows completely, and stow personal valuables and belongings out of plain view.
