About this Location

Facility Overview

Fulton St Parking Main (situated along the 600 block of Franklin Street at Fulton Street) is a centrally located, open-air surface parking facility in the heart of Downtown Peoria, Illinois. Positioned immediately adjacent to the Peoria Civic Center campus, this lot offers direct, street-level vehicle access and an intuitive layout. Because it is an open-air surface lot without low-hanging ceiling beams or overhead clearance restrictions, the facility easily accommodates all standard passenger vehicles as well as oversized pickup trucks, large SUVs, work vans, and high-clearance passenger utility vehicles.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

This parking area boasts an unbeatable location for convention attendees, concertgoers, sports fans, and civic visitors. Prominent venues and destinations within comfortable walking distance include:

Peoria Civic Center (Carver Arena & Theater): Located directly across the street (a 1 to 3-minute walk), making it one of the premier parking options for Bradley Braves men\'s basketball, Peoria Rivermen hockey, touring Broadway shows, and major headlining concerts.
Peoria City Hall & Peoria County Courthouse: Situated 2 to 4 blocks northeast, accessible within a quick 5-minute stroll for municipal, legal, and governmental business.
Downtown Peoria Business & Dining District: Immediate access to popular restaurants, sports bars, craft taprooms, and cafes along Fulton Street, Main Street, and SW Adams Street.
Peoria Riverfront & Riverfront Museum: Located less than half a mile southeast (roughly an 8 to 10-minute walk), providing convenient access to the Peoria Riverfront Museum, the Caterpillar Experience, Giant Screen Theater, and scenic river trails.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

The facility benefits from wide curb cuts and straightforward ingress and egress points directly from Franklin Street and Fulton Street. Traffic flow is managed smoothly before and after high-profile civic center events, with easy disbursement onto secondary arteries like Monroe Street, Jefferson Avenue, and Kumpf Boulevard. Regional commuters enjoy direct connectivity to Interstate 74 (I-74) via the downtown Peoria exits just blocks away, as well as Illinois Route 40 (Knoxville Avenue). Public transit riders will find multiple CityLink bus stops located along adjacent Monroe and Adams streets, connecting directly to the CityLink Transit Center downtown.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Spacious, well-marked surface parking bays suited for standard cars and oversized vehicles.
Open-sky layout with zero overhead height restrictions.
Commercial-grade exterior lighting covering the lot footprint for safe evening visits.
Designated ADA-accessible parking spaces positioned near pedestrian exit walkways.
Convenient digital payment kiosks and support for pay-by-plate mobile parking applications.
Immediate pedestrian sidewalk links leading directly to arena concourses and downtown crosswalks.

Ideal For

Fans attending Peoria Rivermen SPHL hockey games and Bradley University basketball matchups.
Patrons attending concerts, conventions, trade expos, and theater productions at the Peoria Civic Center.
Daily commuters, attorneys, and clients conducting business at the Peoria County Courthouse or City Hall.
Visitors exploring downtown Peoria restaurants, bars, and seasonal riverfront festivals.

Visitor & Driver Tips

During marquee arena events and major weekend concerts, the Fulton Street lot fills up quickly; arriving 30 to 45 minutes prior to ticketed gate times ensures a swift parking experience and prevents traffic bottlenecks along Franklin Street. Keep note of posted event-rate signs at entry points, as flat-rate parking rules generally replace standard hourly tariffs during major Civic Center dates. Remember your license plate number before walking toward the venue to ensure quick transactions at automated pay stations or on your mobile device.