Facility Overview
The Harrison Library Parking Lot is a dedicated, open-air surface parking facility serving visitors to the Community Library of Allegheny Valley (Harrison Branch) and the surrounding municipal area in Harrison Township / Natrona Heights (Tarentum, PA). Situated directly at 1069 Montana Avenue, this well-maintained asphalt lot provides seamless parking in a quiet, accessible community setting. Because it is an open-air surface lot with no overhead barriers or height restrictions, it offers generous vertical clearance suitable for passenger cars, SUVs, crossover vehicles, full-size pickup trucks, and high-roof accessible vans.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Located in the heart of Harrison Township, this lot is situated adjacent to key local civic, recreational, and commercial amenities:
- Community Library of Allegheny Valley: Immediate, step-free access to library services, public computer terminals, community meeting rooms, and children\'s reading programs.
- Highlands High School & Middle School Campus: Located within a short 3- to 5-minute drive (approx. 1 mile), making it a convenient meeting and staging area for community events.
- Harrison Hills Park: A short 7-minute drive north along Freeport Road, offering panoramic views of the Allegheny River, hiking trails, soccer fields, and picnic groves.
- Heights Plaza Shopping Center: Located less than 1.5 miles away, hosting local retailers, grocery stores, pharmacies, and casual dining spots.
- Historic Downtown Tarentum & Allegheny Riverfront: Just a 5-minute drive south down the bluff to local eateries, bakeries, craft breweries, and riverfront parks.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
The lot provides straightforward ingress and egress via Montana Avenue, connecting quickly to key thoroughfares including Freeport Road (PA-1037) and Broadview Boulevard. Regional drivers can quickly reach Pennsylvania Route 28 (Allegheny Valley Expressway) via Exit 14 or Exit 15, providing direct access to Pittsburgh, Kittanning, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76). Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) and local commuter routes connect nearby on Freeport Road, offering regional transit links across the Allegheny Valley.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Free On-Site Parking: Complimentary parking provided for library patrons and community visitors.
- Open Surface Lot: No height clearance restrictions, welcoming tall SUVs, minivans, and pickup trucks.
- Designated Accessible Spaces: Clearly marked ADA parking stalls with adjacent access aisles and curb ramps leading to the library entrance.
- Paved & Marked Stalls: Clean asphalt surface with distinct striping and wide drive aisles for easy two-way traffic flow.
- Exterior Lighting: Commercial dusk-to-dawn luminaire fixtures ensuring visibility and safety during evening hours.
Ideal For
- Patrons visiting the library for books, research, digital services, and educational programs.
- Parents and children attending storytimes, after-school clubs, and seasonal community workshops.
- Residents participating in local municipal meetings or neighborhood civic activities.
- Short-term visitors accessing nearby residential areas and local service providers.
Visitor & Driver Tips
- Peak Hours: The lot is most active during weekday afternoon hours, after-school study sessions, and weekend morning children\'s events; arriving a few minutes early ensures a space close to the entrance.
- Winter Weather: During western Pennsylvania winter snowstorms, exercise caution on local neighborhood hills and observe any posted township snow removal notices.
- Navigation: Set your GPS to 1069 Montana Ave, Natrona Heights / Tarentum, PA 15084, entering smoothly from Montana Ave without traversing residential alleyways.
