About this Location

Facility Overview

M29 Parking (Youngstown State University Lot M-29) is a dedicated open-air surface parking facility situated at 145 Lincoln Avenue in the heart of the University District in Youngstown, Ohio. Serving the southern edge of the YSU urban campus and connecting seamlessly with the northern perimeter of Downtown Youngstown, this paved lot offers direct, street-level vehicle access. Because it is a completely open surface lot, there are no low-clearance parking garage ceilings or restrictive overhead beams, making it exceptionally accommodating for full-size pickup trucks, large SUVs, work vans, and vehicles equipped with roof racks, bike carriers, or rooftop cargo boxes.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Strategically situated along Lincoln Avenue between Wick Avenue and Belmont Avenue, this lot provides premier pedestrian access to academic, cultural, and entertainment hubs:

Youngstown State University Academic Core: Located steps from Tod Hall, Jones Hall, Ward Beecher Science Hall, and Kilcawley Center student hub (all within a 2 to 5-minute walk).
Cultural & Arts District: Adjacent to the acclaimed Butler Institute of American Art and the McDonough Museum of Art, both reachable in under a 3-minute stroll (approx. 0.2 miles).
Museums & Historical Centers: Close to the Arms Family Museum of Local History and the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor (The Steel Museum), roughly a 6-minute walk south.
Downtown Dining & Entertainment: Just north of the historic Phelps Street Gateway, Central Square, and West Federal Street dining district (approx. 10 minutes on foot). Major downtown sports and concert venues like the Covelli Centre and Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre are reachable in roughly a 4-minute drive (1 mile).
St. Columba Cathedral: Located two blocks south along Wood Street.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward via Lincoln Avenue, a vital campus thoroughfare that connects directly to Fifth Avenue to the west and Wick Avenue to the east. Drivers benefit from quick connectivity to major regional highways, including US Route 422, the Madison Avenue Expressway (OH-193), and Interstate 680, allowing swift travel to and from the surrounding Mahoning Valley suburbs. For regional commuters and multimodal travelers, the Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) operates several fixed bus routes along Lincoln Avenue and nearby Fifth and Wick Avenues, with the central WRTA Federal Station multimodal hub located just minutes away in Downtown Youngstown.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Well-maintained, paved open-air surface parking bays with clear striping.
Unrestricted vertical clearance accommodating lifted vehicles, commercial vans, and rooftop carriers.
Designated ADA accessible parking stalls conveniently positioned near pedestrian sidewalks.
Nighttime floodlighting across the lot perimeter for driver visibility and peace of mind.
Pay-by-plate digital mobile parking support via campus parking networks (such as ParkMobile or on-site pay stations during visitor operating hours).
Patrolled by the Youngstown State University Police Department (YSUPD).

Ideal For

YSU students, faculty, adjuncts, and administrative staff seeking convenient southern campus parking.
Patrons attending gallery exhibitions, lectures, and events at the Butler Institute of American Art or McDonough Museum.
Prospective students and families visiting campus admissions and administrative offices at Tod Hall.
Downtown visitors and professionals looking for accessible surface parking right on the edge of the central business district.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Parking regulations on campus lots are strictly enforced during peak weekday academic hours (typically 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday). Always check posted campus signage upon entry to confirm whether parking is open for general visitor pay-by-plate or restricted to specific university permit tiers. If visiting for evening lectures, gallery receptions, or university-sponsored weekend events, arrive 15 minutes early to secure a prime stall, and use your mobile parking app to easily extend your parking time without returning to your vehicle.