About this Location

Facility Overview

Situated in the heart of Kansas City\'s dynamic Crossroads Arts District, the 1911 Central St parking lot offers an accessible, surface-level parking solution for daily commuters, art patrons, and evening diners. Because this is an open-air surface lot without low overhead structures or overhead beams, it is exceptionally accommodating for all types of passenger vehicles. Drivers operating full-size pickup trucks, large SUVs, crossover vehicles, and high-roof commercial passenger vans can navigate and park with complete confidence, unconstrained by the vertical height limitations commonly encountered in downtown parking garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

This parking facility is strategically positioned within effortless walking distance of Kansas City’s most popular cultural, dining, and entertainment venues. Key destinations include:

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts: Located roughly four blocks north (a 7 to 9-minute walk), making it a stress-free alternative to congested theater garages.
Crossroads Arts District: Located right out your vehicle door, offering immediate access to contemporary art galleries, microbreweries, craft cocktail lounges, and premier dining spots along 19th, 20th, and Main Streets.
Historic Union Station & Science City: Approximately an 8-minute walk (0.4 miles) south, connecting visitors to major touring exhibitions and rail links.
Kansas City Convention Center (Bartle Hall): Conveniently reached within a 10 to 12-minute walk north along Central Street.
T-Mobile Center & Power & Light District: Under a mile away and easily reached on foot or via a short connection on the streetcar.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Drivers benefit from quick ingress and egress directly on Central Street between West 19th Street and West 20th Street. The lot\'s design facilitates fluid maneuvering during high-traffic events, allowing visitors to enter and depart without the long queue times typical of multi-deck parking structures. Regional highway access is seamless, with Interstate 35 exits at Southwest Boulevard and 20th Street less than two minutes away, alongside straightforward connections to Interstate 670 and US-71. Furthermore, public transit connectivity is unparalleled: the complimentary KC Streetcar stop at 19th & Main is just two blocks east (a 3-minute stroll), giving parkers free, continuous transit throughout downtown Kansas City from River Market to Union Station.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-air surface parking layout with open headroom and clear driving lanes.
Convenient mobile payment technology supporting contactless pay-by-plate digital checkout.
Perimeter lighting and clear line-of-sight visibility across all parking rows.
Designated standard and accessible (ADA) parking spaces situated near street exit points.
24/7 operating schedule accommodating early morning commutes and late-night social activities.

Ideal For

Theater & Concert Goers: Convenient self-parking for shows and orchestral performances at the Kauffman Center.
First Fridays & Art Enthusiasts: Direct access to the Crossroads monthly gallery walks and cultural exhibitions.
Food & Nightlife Patrons: Secure parking steps from award-winning restaurants, barbecue hotspots, and craft breweries.
Downtown Commuters & Remote Workers: Dependable daily parking within minutes of local creative agencies and coworking spaces.

Visitor & Driver Tips

During Crossroads First Fridays or major ticketed productions at the Kauffman Center, spaces can fill quickly; arriving 30 to 45 minutes ahead of your event guarantees the best spot. Ensure your license plate details are entered accurately in the mobile payment system upon arrival to prevent ticketing. For visitors traveling further into downtown or the River Market, park here and walk two blocks east to board the free KC Streetcar for frictionless travel across the city center.