About this Location

Facility Overview

Premium Parking - P918 is a conveniently positioned open-air surface lot situated directly on Veterans Memorial Boulevard in the heart of Metairie, Louisiana. Located within Jefferson Parish and just minutes outside New Orleans, this parking facility provides seamless vehicular access along one of the busiest commercial corridors in the region. Because it is an open surface lot with no overhead structure, the facility offers unlimited vertical clearance, making it fully accessible for standard passenger sedans, full-size SUVs, extended pickup trucks, high-roof cargo vans, and commercial service vehicles alike. Wide driving lanes and clearly delineated stalls ensure stress-free maneuvering and straightforward stall entry and exit.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated at 3507 Veterans Memorial Blvd near the Severn Avenue and Causeway Boulevard junctions, Lot P918 places drivers steps away from premier suburban retail, dining, and professional hubs. Key destinations in the immediate vicinity include:

Lakeside Shopping Center: The Greater New Orleans area\'s flagship retail destination, featuring major department stores, specialty shops, and eateries, situated just minutes east along Veterans Blvd.
Local Dining & Cafes: Direct walking proximity to top Metairie dining options, family restaurants, national eateries, fast-casual spots, and local coffee shops lining Veterans Memorial Boulevard.
Commercial & Professional Offices: Convenient walking distance to banking branches, regional corporate suites, legal practices, and medical facilities clustered throughout central Metairie.
Lafreniere Park: A short drive west along Veterans Blvd, offering jogging lagoons, open recreation spaces, and seasonal community festivals.
Metairie Parade Route: Directly adjacent to the celebrated Family Gras and Jefferson Parish Mardi Gras parade corridor during carnival season.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward via Veterans Memorial Boulevard and connected side service lanes, allowing drivers to merge smoothly with arterial traffic flow. The facility offers rapid connectivity to Interstate 10 (I-10) via nearby exits at Severn Avenue and Causeway Boulevard, making commuting to Downtown New Orleans, the French Quarter, the Caesars Superdome, and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) fast and direct. Public transportation is readily accessible, with Jefferson Transit (JeT) bus routes operating along Veterans Blvd (such as Route E1 Veterans), connecting passengers across East Jefferson Parish and into downtown transfer points.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Headroom: Zero height restrictions, providing unrestricted clearance for lifted trucks, vans, and commercial utility vehicles.
Mobile Payment Integration: Cashless self-pay system powered by Premium Parking via mobile app, CameraPay text-to-pay, QR codes, or web browser.
24/7 Availability: Accessible continuously for standard daytime commerce, evening dining, and round-the-clock regional parking needs.
Accessible Parking: Designated ADA accessible parking bays located with direct sidewalk grade access.
Well-Lit Grounds: Exterior area floodlighting for enhanced driver visibility and safety during nighttime hours.

Ideal For

Retail Shoppers & Diners: Visitors frequenting restaurants, stores, and business strip centers along Veterans Memorial Boulevard.
Business Commuters & Professionals: Area office workers, corporate travelers, and clients attending meetings in the Metairie central district.
Mardi Gras & Event Spectators: Attendees taking advantage of prime parking proximity to parade routes and seasonal Metairie street festivals.
Oversized Vehicle Drivers: Contractors, trade vehicles, and larger family trucks that cannot clear indoor parking garage height limits.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When parking at Lot P918, make note of your license plate number upon arrival, as Premium Parking utilizes a pay-by-plate enforcement system that does not require displaying a printed dashboard ticket. Paying via the Premium Parking app or through the SMS CameraPay prompt is the quickest and easiest option, which also allows you to extend your session remotely from your smartphone without returning to your vehicle. During major local events and seasonal Mardi Gras parades along Veterans Boulevard, traffic density increases substantially; plan to arrive early to secure a convenient stall.