About this Location

Facility Overview

The Parking Garage at 818–820 Jefferson Avenue is an established parking facility conveniently positioned on the eastern periphery of Downtown Scranton, right along the vibrant institutional corridor bordering the University of Scranton. Designed to accommodate everyday commuters, campus visitors, and downtown patrons, this multi-level covered structure offers sheltered, off-street parking shielded from Northeast Pennsylvania’s harsh winter snows and summer heat. The facility features standard two-way driving aisles, designated turning aprons, and marked stalls suitable for compact cars, sedans, crossovers, and standard SUVs. While standard light-duty trucks and family SUVs navigate the ramps comfortably, drivers operating high-profile commercial vans, roof-rack-equipped vehicles, or lifted pickups should be conscious of posted overhead clearance restrictions typical of multi-deck city garages (generally around 6 feet 8 inches to 7 feet).

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

This parking structure benefits from a premier location bridging the central downtown business district, government offices, and major educational institutions. Guests parking here enjoy direct, walkable access to numerous key Scranton destinations:

The University of Scranton: Situated just a short 2 to 5-minute stroll eastward, making it exceptionally convenient for prospective students, faculty, alumni, and attendees visiting the DeNaples Center, Loyola Science Center, or the Longboat Library.
Lackawanna County Courthouse & Courthouse Square: Located approximately four to five blocks west (about an 8-minute walk), ideal for attorneys, jurors, and civic visitors.
The Colonnade & POSH at The Scranton Club: Premier historic event venues and fine dining destinations situated along Jefferson Avenue and Washington Avenue, reachable within a 5 to 7-minute walk.
Downtown Scranton Dining & Arts: Quick walking access to local cafes, pizza parlors, bistros, and cultural venues throughout the central business district.
Geisinger Community Medical Center & Regional Hospital of Scranton: Located within a short 3 to 5-minute drive or moderate walk up the hill.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress to the facility are designed for smooth traffic management along Jefferson Avenue, which carries steady local traffic connecting Mulberry Street and Linden Street. Regional highway connectivity is superb: the garage sits just moments from the President Biden Expressway (Route 11 / Central Scranton Expressway), which feeds directly onto Interstate 81 at Exit 185. This provides seamless transit to and from Clarks Summit, Wilkes-Barre, and the Pocono Mountains. For regional transit riders, the County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS) operates multiple bus routes with stops along Mulberry, Jefferson, and Adams Avenue, providing easy connections across Lackawanna County.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Covered Multi-Deck Parking: Keeps vehicles fully sheltered from rain, snow, and extreme sun.
Clear Signage & Stall Striping: Well-marked entryways, pedestrian walk paths, and clearly designated parking bays.
ADA Accessible Stalls: Designated accessible parking spaces conveniently situated near elevators and street-level access points.
Lighting & Surveillance: Continuous overhead illumination across all decks and stairwells for peace of mind during evening and early morning hours.
Flexible Payment Methods: Accommodates ticketed entry with automated walk-up pay stations or exit gate card readers supporting major credit and debit cards.

Ideal For

University Visitors & Guests: Perfect for campus tours, commencement ceremonies, athletic events, and guest lectures at the University of Scranton.
Downtown Commuters & Office Workers: Reliable, weather-protected daily or monthly parking for professionals working in Scranton’s central core.
Event & Banquet Guests: Exceptional parking option for weddings, galas, and private gatherings at nearby Jefferson Avenue event spaces.
Jurors & County Visitors: Convenient alternative parking when Courthouse Square lots reach capacity.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Drivers visiting during weekday morning rush hours (8:00 AM – 9:30 AM) or major university events (such as move-in weekend, open houses, and commencement) should anticipate increased traffic along Mulberry Street and Jefferson Avenue. Setting your navigation system directly to 820 Jefferson Avenue will guide you right to the main vehicle portal. Remember to note your parking level and stall quadrant upon arrival, keep your ticket in a safe place inside your wallet rather than on the vehicle dashboard, and inspect overhead clearance indicators at the ramp threshold if driving an oversized vehicle or one equipped with roof accessories.