Facility Overview

The Public Parking Lot located at 118 S Division St provides essential municipal parking in the heart of downtown Cashmere, Washington. Set just off the vibrant historic corridor of Cottage Avenue, this open-air surface facility offers clean, level asphalt parking within easy strolling distance of local businesses, civic buildings, and community parks. Designed with open-sky headroom, the lot features no overhead clearance barriers, making it fully accommodating for standard passenger cars, compact vehicles, high-profile pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, and passenger vans commonly driven throughout the Wenatchee River Valley.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated in central Cashmere, this lot serves as a prime base camp for exploring the town’s boutique shops, eateries, and scenic recreational sites:

• Cottage Avenue Historic Commercial District: Less than a 1-minute walk away, hosting local favorites such as Agave Azul, Club Crow, local coffee shops, bakeries, and antique stores.
• Cashmere Museum & Pioneer Village: Located approximately 0.6 miles north across the Wenatchee River (a 12-minute walk or 2-minute drive), featuring historic preserved pioneer cabins and regional Native American artifacts.
• Riverside Park & Wenatchee River Access: A 6-to-8-minute walk (0.4 miles) to public riverfront trails, green space, boat and raft put-ins, and the 9/11 Spirit of America Memorial.
• Chelan County Expo Center: Just 2 miles away (a 5-minute drive), home to the Chelan County Fair, equestrian shows, and regional expo events.
• Gateway to the Cascades: Positioned halfway between Wenatchee (12 miles southeast) and Bavarian Leavenworth (11 miles northwest along US-2).

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

The parking lot enjoys straightforward ingress and egress directly from South Division Street, a quiet two-lane roadway with gentle traffic flow that allows drivers to enter and exit without downtown congestion delays. Division Street connects immediately to Cottage Avenue to the north and Sunset Highway / River Street to the south. Regional commuters can reach US Highway 2 in under two minutes via Aplets Way or Division Street. Public transit riders benefit from local Link Transit service (notably Route 22, connecting Leavenworth and Wenatchee), with scheduled bus stops located along Cottage Avenue and Woodring Street just steps from the lot.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Open-Air Surface Parking: Level, paved asphalt layout offering clear visibility and straightforward maneuvering.
• Unrestricted Overhead Headroom: Open-sky design capable of handling high-profile pickup trucks, utility vans, and roof-racked vehicles.
• ADA Accessible Stalls: Designated accessible parking spaces with direct access to paved street sidewalks.
• Free Municipal Parking: Complimentary parking provided for downtown visitors, diners, and business patrons.
• Night Illumination: Street lighting illuminates the parking surface and adjacent pedestrian sidewalks.

Ideal For

• Downtown Shoppers & Diners: Convenient daytime parking for patrons visiting restaurants, cafes, and specialty boutiques on Cottage Avenue.
• Outdoor Enthusiasts & River Rafters: A reliable stopover for travelers gearing up for river floating, fishing, or hiking in the nearby Cascade foothills.
• Community Event Attendees: Convenient vehicle staging for popular town gatherings such as Founders’ Day, Apple Days, and winter holiday celebrations.
• Highway 2 Travelers: An easy off-highway rest or dining stop for road-trippers traveling the Cascade Loop scenic route.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Parking in this municipal lot is generally free of charge, making it a stress-free alternative to crowded highway turnouts. Note that according to City of Cashmere municipal parking regulations, unauthorized overnight parking and camping in city-owned lots are strictly regulated to preserve parking turnover and facilitate winter snow removal between November and March. If you plan to attend large weekend festivities or community parades along Cottage Avenue, aim to arrive early in the morning to secure a prime stall close to the pedestrian sidewalks.