Facility Overview
Parking Lot 11 is a designated open-air surface parking facility situated in Altoona, Pennsylvania (PA 16601), positioned in close proximity to the vital UPMC Altoona healthcare corridor and downtown municipal services along Howard Avenue and 7th Street. Designed to accommodate standard passenger cars, minivans, crossover vehicles, and full-size pickup trucks, this surface lot benefits from an open-sky design free of vertical clearance barriers. High-roof commercial vans and specialized service vehicles can navigate the perimeter and parking bays comfortably without headroom concerns, making it an accessible parking option in the neighborhood.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Conveniently located within walking distance of key community landmarks, medical services, and local commerce, Parking Lot 11 serves as a dependable launchpad for hospital visitors, outpatient appointments, and downtown errands. Nearby focal points include:
- UPMC Altoona Hospital & Trauma Center: Situated directly within a short 2 to 5-minute walk, providing critical overflow and visitor convenience for clinical appointments, visits to patients, and administrative offices.
- Downtown Altoona Historic District: Just blocks away (approx. 10 to 15-minute walk), offering access to the Mishler Theatre, local heritage architecture, eateries, and commercial shops along 11th and 12th Avenues.
- Penn State Altoona Downtown Campus: The Aaron Building and Devorris Downtown Center are roughly a 10-minute walk south, convenient for students, visiting faculty, and continuing education attendees.
- Railroaders Memorial Museum: Located less than a 5-minute drive away, celebrating Altoona’s rich industrial and railroading heritage.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Ingress and egress to Parking Lot 11 are engineered for fluid traffic flow via local neighborhood connector streets, easing congestion even during morning shift rotations and afternoon commuter peaks. Drivers can easily access the lot via 7th Street, Howard Avenue, and Chestnut Avenue, linking smoothly with 10th Avenue and Business Route 220 (Pleasant Valley Boulevard). Regional commuters can connect to I-99 within a 5 to 7-minute drive. Public transit users are well-supported by AMTRAN (Altoona Metro Transit) bus routes operating along Howard Avenue and 7th Street, connecting riders straight to the downtown transportation center and outer commercial shopping districts.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Open-air ground-level parking with direct sightlines and unobstructed vertical clearance.
- Dedicated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible parking spaces located nearest pedestrian curb ramps.
- Nighttime floodlighting across the asphalt bays for improved visibility and personal security.
- Clear painted stall striping and directional arrows to simplify navigation.
- Proximity to major public transit stops and pedestrian sidewalks.
Ideal For
- Hospital & Clinic Visitors: Families and patients attending appointments or visiting inpatient rooms at UPMC Altoona.
- Healthcare Staff & Contractors: Medical professionals, rotating residents, and facility contractors requiring reliable surface parking.
- Downtown Commuters & Visitors: Drivers conducting personal or municipal business throughout central Altoona.
Visitor & Driver Tips
When arriving during typical hospital shift changes (early morning and mid-afternoon), expect slightly higher vehicular activity along Howard Avenue and surrounding intersections. Please observe all posted parking regulation signs, including any designated staff permit zones or time-limited visitor bays. Drivers maneuvering larger vehicles or extended-bed pickups are encouraged to utilize end-cap spots or perimeter stalls for easier turning radiuses.
