About this Location

Facility Overview

The Phelps & Front Lot (Zone 8720) is a centrally located, open-air surface parking facility situated at the intersection of West Front Street and South Phelps Street in the heart of Downtown Youngstown, Ohio. Operating as a flat, paved lot, it delivers straightforward access and hassle-free maneuverability for visitors heading into the city core or attending major riverfront entertainment events. Because it is an unobstructed outdoor lot with no overhead barriers or height restrictions, the Phelps & Front Lot offers unlimited vertical clearance, making it exceptionally well suited for standard passenger cars, large pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, conversion vans, and commercial work vehicles that might not fit in low-clearance parking garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Positioned directly across from Riverfront Park and steps away from the downtown business district, this lot provides premier pedestrian access to Youngstown\'s top cultural and entertainment venues:

The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre & Wean Park: Located just across West Front Street, less than a 2-minute walk (under 500 feet), offering unbeatable proximity for summer outdoor concerts, community festivals, and lawn events.
Covelli Centre: Located roughly 0.3 miles east along Front Street (a convenient 6 to 8-minute walk), ideal for Youngstown Phantoms hockey games, arena concerts, Disney on Ice, and major touring shows.
Downtown Phelps & Federal Street Dining Corridor: Directly connects to the South Phelps Street pedestrian walkway and West Federal Street (a 3 to 5-minute walk), providing immediate access to local staples like The Federal, Avalon Downtown Pizzeria, Bistro 1907, and V2 Wine Bar Trattoria.
DeYor Performing Arts Center & Powers Auditorium: Approximately 0.4 miles away (an 8-minute stroll) for Youngstown Symphony Orchestra performances and touring Broadway productions.
Mahoning County Courthouse & City Hall: Situated within a 5-minute walk for municipal workers, legal professionals, and civil service visitors.
Youngstown State University (YSU): Situated roughly 0.8 miles north, accessible within a 15-to-20-minute walk or a 3-minute drive.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Vehicle entry and exit points are positioned conveniently off West Front Street and South Phelps Street, allowing for simple ingress and prompt departures even after high-volume events at the nearby amphitheater or arena. For regional commuters, the lot offers immediate connectivity to Interstate 680 via South Avenue or Mahoning Avenue, connecting quickly to I-80, the Ohio Turnpike, and SR-711. Public transit travelers are served by the Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) Federal Station multimodal transfer center, situated just a few blocks north on West Federal Street, providing bus connections throughout Mahoning County.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Level, well-graded asphalt with clearly painted stalls and wide driving aisles for easy turning.
No Height Restrictions: Completely open overhead space accommodating roof boxes, ladder racks, high-profile 4x4s, and tall vans.
App-Based Mobile Payments: Quick cashless checkout enabled via mobile apps such as ParkMobile (Zone 8720) or designated on-site payment signage.
Security & Lighting: Overhead high-pressure lighting fixtures providing nighttime visibility throughout the lot and its adjoining pedestrian sidewalks.
Designated Accessible Spaces: Marked ADA parking bays located near primary pedestrian sidewalk exits for accessible curb access.

Ideal For

Concertgoers & Event Attendees: Park within sight of The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre or walk effortlessly to the Covelli Centre without sitting in arena garage queues.
Downtown Diners & Nightlife Visitors: Easy parking for enjoying happy hours, craft breweries, and restaurants along the Phelps Street pedestrian mall.
Civic & Business Commuters: Affordable day parking for visitors to city offices, county administration buildings, and downtown legal firms.
Oversized Vehicle Drivers: Contractors and travelers driving high-roof trucks or vans that exceed standard indoor parking garage clearance ceilings.

Visitor & Driver Tips

During peak concert nights at the Amphitheatre or sellout events at the Covelli Centre, Front Street experiences heavier traffic flow; arriving 30 to 45 minutes prior to scheduled showtimes ensures stress-free parking. Keep your license plate number ready to input into the mobile payment app upon parking to avoid enforcement citations. When leaving after major events, utilizing South Phelps Street to loop toward Commerce or Boardman Street can help avoid congestion on Front Street when merging onto the freeway.