About this Location

Facility Overview

Red Lot 5A Parking is a premier open-air surface parking lot situated at 644 Reedsdale Street in the bustling North Shore district of Pittsburgh. Managed by ALCO Parking, this spacious, paved lot serves as a vital parking destination for both daily downtown commuters and massive crowds attending major sports fixtures and entertainment events. Because it is an expansive ground-level surface facility, Red Lot 5A has no vertical clearance restrictions or low-clearance ceiling beams, making it an exceptional option for high-profile vehicles such as lifted pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, passenger vans, and vehicles with rooftop bike or cargo racks.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated right in the heart of Pittsburgh’s premier sports and entertainment corridor, Red Lot 5A puts drivers mere steps away from the city’s top attractions:

Acrisure Stadium: Home of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pitt Panthers football, located directly across the street (a 2 to 3-minute walk).
Stage AE: Pittsburgh’s premier indoor/outdoor concert venue and music pavilion, located directly adjacent (under a 3-minute walk).
PNC Park: Home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, situated just a scenic 8 to 10-minute stroll eastward along the riverfront or General Robinson Street.
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh: Located just a 6-minute walk west along Reedsdale Street.
Carnegie Science Center & Highmark SportsWorks: Popular family science and exhibition centers located within a 5-minute walk.
North Shore Dining & Nightlife: Direct pedestrian access to popular fan hotspots, including Southern Tier Brewing, Tequila Cowboy, The Foundry, and McFadden’s.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress to Red Lot 5A are situated directly along Reedsdale Street, offering straightforward navigation before and after major events. Drivers enjoy immediate access to major arterial routes, including Pennsylvania Route 65 (Ohio River Boulevard), Interstate 279 (Fort Duquesne Bridge), and Interstate 376, providing seamless transit back into Downtown, the airport corridor, or the northern suburbs. For public transit riders, the facility offers unmatched rail access: the Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) Light Rail \'T\' operates nearby at both Allegheny Station and North Side Station. Riders can hop aboard the light rail for free across the river into downtown stations like Gateway, Wood Street, and Steel Plaza via Pittsburgh\'s Light Rail Free Fare Zone.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous surface bays with ample turning radius and zero overhead clearance restrictions.
Designated ADA Accessible Spaces: Marked accessible stalls conveniently placed near pedestrian entryways.
Digital & Mobile Payments: Easy payment via automated on-site pay stations, ParkMobile, and pre-purchased event passes through ALCO Parking or SpotHero.
Lighting & Event Security: Bright overnight area lighting and active traffic management personnel on site during major stadium game days and concerts.
Paved & Marked Layout: Fully paved asphalt surface with clear directional striping and designated lot entry zones.

Ideal For

Game-Day Tailgaters & Fans: The ultimate parking choice for Pittsburgh Steelers, Pitt Panthers, and Pittsburgh Pirates home games.
Concertgoers: Ultra-close parking when attending live performances at Stage AE or summer stadium tours at Acrisure Stadium.
Daily Downtown Commuters: Cost-effective park-and-ride option using the adjacent free PRT Light Rail connection into the Golden Triangle central business district.
North Shore Visitors: Guests exploring the Carnegie Science Center, Rivers Casino, or the three-rivers riverfront trails.

Visitor & Driver Tips

On Pittsburgh Steelers home game dates and high-profile stadium concerts, spaces in Red Lot 5A are in high demand and frequently sell out well in advance via prepaid permits. Non-permit holders are strongly advised to pre-book parking passes online or arrive several hours prior to kickoff or showtime. When exiting after a capacity event, follow the directions of Pittsburgh Police and parking staff, as specific lanes on Reedsdale Street are dynamically routed to facilitate rapid highway egress toward Route 65 and I-279.