Facility Overview

Lot P-12 is an expansive, open-air surface parking facility situated on the campus of St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley (STLCC) at 3400 Pershall Road in Ferguson, Missouri. Located right along the northern outer road of the Interstate 270 corridor in North St. Louis County, this lot provides organized vehicular staging for campus operations, academic lectures, community events, and campus visitors. Because it is a ground-level open parking lot without overhead barriers, there are no vertical clearance limits, making it fully accessible for standard passenger sedans, pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, delivery vans, and specialized high-roof transit vehicles.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Centrally located on the STLCC Florissant Valley campus, Lot P-12 offers convenient pedestrian access to a variety of educational, cultural, and community venues:

• Terry M. Fischer Theatre: The primary performing arts venue on campus hosting student theatrical productions, orchestra concerts, and regional community performances, located within a 5-minute walk.
• Florissant Valley Art Gallery & Contemporary Art Displays: Located in the campus humanities and arts wing, showcasing regional fine arts exhibits.
• Physical Education Building & Athletic Fields: Nearby gymnasium, sports facilities, and recreational fields hosting collegiate sports and intramural tournaments.
• Historic Downtown Ferguson: Located approximately 2 miles south, offering local cafes, historic architecture, the Ferguson Farmers’ Market, and dining options.
• Old Town Florissant: Just 3 miles to the northwest, known for historic sites, bakeries, and suburban dining.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Lot P-12 features straightforward ingress and egress via Pershall Road, which serves as the one-way westbound outer belt for Interstate 270. Motorists can quickly access the lot via the New Halls Ferry Road, West Florissant Avenue, or North Elizabeth Avenue exits off I-270. Egress during class changeovers and major campus events is directed efficiently back onto Pershall Road with rapid connections to regional thoroughfares. Public transit riders are served by MetroBus transit routes (such as MetroBus lines serving North County Transit Center and Florissant), which have dedicated transit stops on and adjacent to the college campus grounds.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Spacious, level asphalt open-air parking with clear stall striping and generous drive lanes.
• Unrestricted vertical clearance, accommodating high-roof vans, utility trucks, and wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
• Dedicated ADA-accessible parking stalls marked near the primary pedestrian paths leading to campus academic buildings.
• Overhead pole-mounted lighting fixtures across the lot for evening and night safety.
• Routine patrols and assistance provided by St. Louis Community College Campus Police.
• Proximity to campus shuttle stops and pedestrian crosswalks with curb ramps.

Ideal For

• Students, faculty, and administrative staff attending daily academic lectures and laboratory sessions.
• Patrons and attendees of public theater shows, musical concerts, and lectures at the Terry M. Fischer Theatre.
• Visiting athletic teams, parents, and spectators attending campus athletic competitions.
• Community members attending public workshops, regional testing, and seasonal events hosted at STLCC Florissant Valley.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When arriving during peak weekday class start times (typically 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM), give yourself an extra 5 to 10 minutes to locate a spot closer to your destination building. Remember that Pershall Road is a one-way westbound frontage road; if you miss the campus entry turn, you will need to loop around via Elizabeth Avenue or New Halls Ferry Road. While campus visitor parking is generally free and accessible, be mindful of designated faculty, staff, and service vehicle reserved stalls to avoid parking enforcement citations.