Facility Overview
The Luzerne County Community College Pittston Student Parking facility is a designated open-air surface parking lot serving students, faculty, and authorized visitors attending the LCCC Greater Pittston Center. Situated at 47 Broad Street in the heart of downtown Pittston, Pennsylvania, the lot is conveniently positioned behind the Pittston Memorial Library. Because it is an outdoor lot without overhead decks or height restriction bars, it comfortably accommodates a broad spectrum of passenger vehicles, including standard sedans, compact crossovers, full-size pickup trucks, and high-profile passenger SUVs. Wide circulation lanes and clearly delineated bays make turning and parking simple for daily campus commuters.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Located in the active city center of Pittston, this parking area places drivers within immediate walking distance of major local institutions and municipal attractions. The LCCC Pittston Center academic facility is just steps away, making it the most direct and convenient parking option for students attending lectures, labs, and testing sessions. Key nearby destinations include:
- Pittston Memorial Library: Located adjacent to the parking area, providing extensive educational resources, study spaces, and community events.
- Downtown Pittston Historic District & Main Street: Just a 2 to 3-minute walk (under 0.2 miles), offering locally owned diners, pizzerias, cafes, banks, and boutique storefronts.
- Pittston Tomato Festival Grounds: Approximately 5 minutes on foot, host to the famous annual Pittston Tomato Festival, farmers markets, and civic parades.
- Susquehanna Riverfront: Roughly 5 to 7 minutes on foot, offering scenic river views and walking trails along the Susquehanna River corridor.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Ingress and egress are straightforward via Broad Street, with an interconnected access lane adjacent to the Pittston Memorial Library grounds. Broad Street links seamlessly to North Main Street (Route 11) and William Street, both of which serve as primary regional thoroughfares linking Pittston to neighboring Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. Interstate 81 and Pennsylvania Route 315 are accessible within a short 5- to 10-minute drive, allowing smooth suburban commuting. For transit riders, the Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA) operates scheduled bus routes throughout downtown Pittston, with stops situated along Broad Street and Main Street within a block of the lot entrance.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Open-air, ground-level surface parking with clear bay striping and wide aisles.
- Unrestricted vertical clearance, accommodating large pickups, SUVs, and rooftop carrier equipment.
- Dedicated ADA-accessible parking spaces located closest to pedestrian access walkways.
- Overhead street and perimeter lighting for student safety during evening classes.
- Convenient connectivity to both campus facilities and public library facilities.
Ideal For
- Luzerne County Community College students, adjunct professors, and campus administration.
- Visitors attending academic seminars, orientation events, or registrar sessions at the Pittston Center.
- Patrons accessing community resources and research collections at the Pittston Memorial Library.
- Local commuters and short-term visitors navigating downtown Pittston municipal buildings and retail shops.
Visitor & Driver Tips
To ensure a smooth visit, students and visitors should display any required Luzerne County Community College parking permit or decal on their rear-view mirror or lower windshield as dictated by campus security guidelines. Peak occupancy typically occurs during mid-morning and early evening class transitions (Monday through Thursday), so arriving 10 to 15 minutes prior to class scheduled start times is highly recommended. Pay close attention to signage separating community college stalls from municipal or designated library patron spaces to prevent parking citations.
