About this Location

Facility Overview

Parking Lot 13 is an accessible, paved open-air surface parking facility situated in Altoona, Pennsylvania (PA 16601). Located within convenient proximity to local commercial corridors, community services, and downtown municipal districts, this surface lot provides a straightforward and dependable parking solution for commuters, local workers, and area visitors. Because it is a ground-level outdoor lot without overhead structures or restrictive entrance gantries, Parking Lot 13 offers unrestricted vertical clearance, making it an ideal choice not only for standard sedans and compact cars, but also for full-size pickup trucks, oversized SUVs, passenger vans, and work vehicles carrying rooftop ladders or equipment.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Set within the historic city of Altoona—well known for its rich Pennsylvania railroad heritage and cultural charm—Parking Lot 13 serves as a central staging point for exploring nearby community amenities and downtown points of interest. Within a short walking distance or brief driving radius, visitors can easily access:

Downtown Altoona & Arts District: Located just minutes away, home to local diners, cafes, and historic architecture including the Mishler Theatre and Heritage Plaza.
Penn State Altoona Downtown Campus: Conveniently close to university academic buildings such as the Aaron Building, Devorris Downtown Center, and the Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence.
UPMC Altoona: Located a short distance away, making this lot a viable overflow or transit stop for visitors attending medical appointments in the broader medical district.
Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum: Located less than a 5-minute drive away, celebrating the community\'s storied railroading past.
Lakemont Park & Peoples Natural Gas Field: Home of the Altoona Curve baseball team, situated just a few minutes south via local thoroughfares.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Arriving at Parking Lot 13 is simple via Altoona\'s primary grid street network, which directly connects to major local arteries like 7th Avenue, Chestnut Avenue, and 10th Avenue. Regional drivers can seamlessly navigate to and from the lot via Interstate 99 (I-99) and US Route 220, exiting directly onto the core city feeder roads. For public transit users, the lot is located near AMTRAN (Altoona Metro Transit) bus routes, providing affordable and frequent bus transit across Altoona, Logan Township, and connecting to the Altoona Transportation Center for regional bus and Amtrak rail connections.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous outdoor stalls with unobstructed vertical headroom accommodating all standard and high-clearance passenger vehicles.
Continuous 24/7 Access: Open around the clock, accommodating early morning commuters, mid-day shoppers, and late-night shift workers.
Designated Accessible Stalls: Clearly marked ADA-compliant parking spaces with flat grades for ease of mobility.
Illuminated Stalls & Aisles: Overhead security lighting for visibility and safety during nighttime hours.
Seamless Digital & Self-Pay Options: Standard city pay stations or mobile payment systems available for quick and hassle-free hourly and daily parking.

Ideal For

Local Commuters & Downtown Employees: Professionals working in nearby offices, municipal buildings, or academic centers seeking reliable all-day parking.
Penn State Altoona Students & Faculty: Providing an economical off-campus vehicle staging option close to downtown facilities.
Medical Visitors & Patients: An easy-access parking location within reach of local clinical offices and medical facilities.
High-Clearance & Utility Vehicles: Drivers with commercial vans, contractor trucks, or roof-rack-equipped SUVs who cannot enter low-clearance parking garages.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Parking Lot 13 stays open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, offering great flexibility. When parking during winter months, be mindful of posted municipal snow removal schedules and street sweeping restrictions to avoid municipal citations. If you are visiting during special downtown events, parades, or academic terms, plan to arrive early to ensure you secure a space close to the pedestrian exits. For navigation, enter the exact street coordinates into your GPS for smooth turn-by-turn guidance directly into the lot.