About this Location

Facility Overview

The First Mid Parking Garage at 7700 Bonhomme Avenue is a multi-level, covered parking structure located in the heart of downtown Clayton, Missouri—the bustling financial, legal, and governmental center of St. Louis County. Built directly adjacent to the prominent 7700 Bonhomme commercial office building (home to First Mid Bank & Trust and numerous corporate, legal, and advisory suites), the facility provides sheltered, secure, and weather-protected parking for tenants, bank clients, courthouse visitors, and area diners.

The garage features well-marked two-way driving aisles, high-output LED illumination, automated access gate arms, and dedicated elevator banks connecting garage tiers directly to street and building lobby levels. The facility easily accommodates standard compacts, sedans, crossovers, and full-size SUVs. However, drivers of oversized pickup trucks, roof-rack mounted equipment, or high-roof commercial passenger/cargo vans should observe the posted vertical clearance height (typically 6 feet 8 inches) and seek nearby surface or metered street parking if necessary.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated along Bonhomme Avenue between S. Hanley Road and S. Bemiston Avenue, this parking garage offers unrivaled walkability to Clayton’s core legal, civic, and lifestyle destinations:

St. Louis County Government & Justice Center: Located less than a 5-minute walk (0.2 miles) away, making it an ideal choice for attorneys, jurors, court visitors, and municipal staff.
Downtown Clayton Dining & Hospitality: Minutes on foot from premier local dining spots along Forsyth Boulevard, Central Avenue, and Bemiston Avenue, including 801 Chophouse, Pastaria, Cafe Napoli, Oceano Bistro, and The Capital Grille.
Shaw Park: Situated approximately 0.4 miles northwest, offering walking paths, tennis courts, and recreational green space.
Local Hotels: Convenient overflow parking for guests visiting Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton, Clayton Plaza Hotel, and The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis.
Washington University in St. Louis: The Danforth Campus is located approximately 1.5 miles east, accessible via a short MetroLink ride or 5-minute drive down Forsyth Boulevard.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Vehicular ingress and egress to the 7700 Bonhomme garage are efficiently engineered, with driveways accessible via Bonhomme Avenue and secondary access through the adjacent rear service alleyways connecting to Bemiston and Hanley. Exiting during the evening rush hour remains steady thanks to synchronized traffic signals along Hanley Road and Forest Park Parkway.

Commuters utilizing public transportation will appreciate the garage\'s proximity to the Clayton MetroLink Station (Blue Line) and the adjacent MetroBus transfer center, situated just 0.3 miles (a 6- to 8-minute walk) to the north. Drivers arriving by highway have fast, direct links to Interstate 170 (Inner Belt Expressway) via Forest Park Parkway or Brentwood Boulevard, with rapid connections southward to Interstate 64 (US-40) and northward to Interstate 70.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Multi-story, covered deck providing complete weather protection from sun, rain, and winter snow.
Automated entrance and exit lanes equipped with modern ticket dispensers and credit card payment terminals.
Designated ADA accessible parking stalls conveniently located adjacent to elevator lobbies.
High-visibility directional signage and painted lane markings for smooth internal traffic flow.
Energy-efficient interior LED lighting throughout all levels, stairwells, and pedestrian foyers.
Security surveillance cameras and routine security sweeps during operational hours.

Ideal For

Courthouse & Civic Visitors: Individuals attending hearings, juror duty, or county agency appointments at the St. Louis County Justice Center.
Corporate & Professional Commuters: Financial, legal, and consulting professionals working within the 7700 Bonhomme complex or surrounding office towers.
Fine Dining & Evening Guests: Visitors enjoying happy hours, dinner reservations, or weekend celebrations across Clayton’s premier culinary corridor.
Hotel & Conference Overflow: Travelers seeking reliable and economical garage parking near central Clayton lodging facilities.

Visitor & Driver Tips

During peak morning commute hours (8:00 AM to 9:30 AM) and mid-afternoon court dockets, the garage experiences increased turnover; allow an extra five minutes to navigate to upper decks where spaces are routinely plentiful. Always retain your entry ticket in your vehicle away from direct sunlight, and take advantage of automated pay stations to expedite exiting during the evening peak.