About this Location

Facility Overview

Lot 47 is an open-air surface parking facility situated at 6732-6750 Forsyth Boulevard on the western perimeter of the Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) Danforth Campus, along the Clayton and University City municipal borders. Designed primarily as an outdoor ground-level lot, the facility features paved stalls, clear stall markings, and generous drive aisles that permit easy two-way navigation. Because the lot has an open-air format with no overhead ceiling structures or low-hanging pipes, it features open vertical clearance, making it an excellent parking choice for standard passenger cars, minivans, crossover SUVs, full-size pickup trucks, and high-profile work vans.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Positioned directly along Forsyth Boulevard, Lot 47 offers unbeatable walking proximity to key institutional, recreational, and civic destinations:

Washington University in St. Louis (Danforth Campus): Located immediately across or along Forsyth Blvd, providing swift pedestrian access to academic halls, the Athletic Complex, Sumers Recreation Center, Francis Olympic Field (approx. 5-minute walk), and the Danforth University Center (DUC).
Edison Theatre & 560 Music Center: Conveniently accessible for evening stage plays, music recitals, and performing arts showcases held on campus.
Downtown Clayton Business District: Situated less than 1 mile west, connecting drivers to corporate headquarters, the St. Louis County Courthouse, upscale hotels, and premier fine dining along Central Avenue and Brentwood Boulevard.
Forest Park: Located just over one mile east, providing quick road or transit access to the Saint Louis Zoo, Saint Louis Art Museum, Missouri History Museum, and The Muny amphitheater.
The Delmar Loop: A short 5-minute drive or quick transit ride north, renowned for vibrant live music venues like The Pageant, unique boutiques, and eclectic dining.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward via Forsyth Boulevard, with immediate connections to Big Bend Boulevard and Forest Park Parkway. Traffic along Forsyth Boulevard moves smoothly outside of peak morning and late-afternoon class change and commuting hours. The facility also benefits from top-tier public transit integration: the University City - Big Bend MetroLink Station is situated just a short 3 to 5-minute walk away, offering rapid light rail transit directly to the Central West End (CWE), Cortex Innovation Community, Downtown St. Louis, and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL). Multiple MetroBus routes also serve the Forsyth and Big Bend corridors.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-air ground-level surface parking with unobstructed vertical clearance for taller vehicles.
Designated accessible (ADA) parking spaces located near pedestrian exits.
Well-illuminated paved grounds for enhanced nighttime visibility and personal safety.
Mobile app integration and digital payment signage (such as ParkMobile or WashU visitor parking portals where applicable).
Proximity to campus security call stations and routine patrols by university police and local security.

Ideal For

WashU faculty, staff, commuter students, and registered campus visitors.
Spectators attending NCAA collegiate athletics at Francis Olympic Field or the Sumers Recreation Center.
Visitors attending campus lectures, alumni events, or performing arts shows at Edison Theatre.
Clayton professionals and commuters seeking park-and-ride connectivity to the MetroLink light rail network.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When planning to park at Lot 47, note university parking enforcement hours; daytime parking on weekdays often requires an active permit or payment via designated mobile parking apps. Always verify posted zone signage before leaving your vehicle to confirm current permit rules, time limits, and visitor payment instructions. For major campus events, commencements, or athletic games, plan to arrive 20 to 30 minutes early, as adjacent surface spaces along Forsyth Boulevard fill rapidly.