About this Location

Facility Overview

The Sheridan Harvard Lot is a public municipal surface parking facility managed by the Pittsburgh Parking Authority (PPA), situated at 6066 Harvard Street at the corner of Sheridan Avenue in the heart of Pittsburgh\'s vibrant East Liberty neighborhood. Designed as an uncovered, open-air grade-level asphalt lot, it provides convenient neighborhood-level parking for local retail, dining, and cultural events. Because this is an open-air lot with no overhead barriers or height restrictions, it offers open vertical clearance, making it an excellent parking choice for standard sedans, compact cars, full-size SUVs, pickup trucks, and taller commercial or passenger vans that cannot fit into standard low-clearance underground garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located in the historic and revitalized East Liberty commercial district, the Sheridan Harvard Lot offers exceptional walkability to some of Pittsburgh\'s most dynamic culinary and cultural landmarks:

Kelly Strayhorn Theater: Only a 2-minute walk (less than 0.1 miles), making this lot one of the best locations for theatergoers and performing arts attendees.
East Liberty Presbyterian Church: The iconic Gothic landmark known as the \'Cathedral of Hope\' is located just 1 to 2 blocks away (under a 3-minute walk).
Penn & Highland Dining and Nightlife: Direct pedestrian access to East Liberty\'s acclaimed dining corridor, featuring hot spots like Dinette, Kahuna, Bird on the Run, and local coffee shops within a 2 to 5-minute stroll.
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (East Liberty): Accessible within a quick 4-minute walk along nearby Broad Street.
Bakery Square & Duolingo Headquarters: Situated less than 1 mile east, easily accessible via a 15-minute walk or a 3-minute drive along Penn Avenue.
Target & Eastside Village: Major shopping destinations along Centre Avenue and Penn Avenue are within a comfortable 5 to 7-minute walk.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Access to the Sheridan Harvard Lot is smooth and straightforward, with ingress and egress points directly on Harvard Street and Sheridan Avenue. Drivers can easily connect to major local thoroughfares, including Penn Avenue, Centre Avenue, and North Highland Avenue, allowing seamless routing toward Shadyside, Bloomfield, Highland Park, and Oakland. Regional bus connectivity is outstanding: the lot is located just two blocks north of the East Liberty Station on the Martin Luther King Jr. East Busway (PRT), offering ultra-rapid transit links directly into Downtown Pittsburgh and Oakland via the P1 and other East Busway express routes. Multiple local PRT bus lines (including routes 71C, 77, 82, and 88) also stop along Penn and Highland Avenues.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Easy drive-in and drive-out access with wide turn aisles and standard-marked vehicle stalls.
No Height Restrictions: Suitable for tall vans, high-profile pickup trucks, and vehicles equipped with roof racks or cargo carriers.
Mobile App & Meter Payment: Pay-by-plate multi-space kiosks on-site accepting credit cards, along with digital payment support via the ParkPGH / ParkMobile mobile apps.
ADA Accessible Spaces: Dedicated accessible parking stalls located close to street access ways with barrier-free sidewalk curb cuts.
Neighborhood Street Lighting: Overhead street lamps providing visibility for evening and nighttime parking.

Ideal For

Dining & Evening Entertainment: Perfect for patrons visiting East Liberty\'s vibrant restaurants, bars, and lounges along Penn and Highland Avenues.
Theater and Arts Patrons: Highly convenient parking for shows and events at the nearby Kelly Strayhorn Theater.
Local Business & Shopping: Ideal for errands, boutique shopping, grocery runs, and appointments in central East Liberty.
Commuters & Transit Transfers: Convenient park-and-ride option for passengers connecting to the Martin Luther King Jr. East Busway into Downtown Pittsburgh.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Payment Hours: Metered parking regulations typically apply Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM; parking is generally free on Sundays and major city holidays (always check posted meter signs upon arrival).
Mobile Payments: Download the ParkMobile application before arriving and enter the zone number listed on the lot signboards to pay or extend parking sessions directly from your phone.
Weekend Peak Times: Due to East Liberty\'s bustling weekend dinner rush and theater showtimes, arrive 15–20 minutes early on Friday and Saturday evenings to guarantee an open spot.
Snow Emergency Routes: During heavy winter conditions, take care when parking along perimeter curbs to ensure snow clearance equipment can maneuver safely.