About this Location

Facility Overview

The Sheridan & Kirkwood Parking Plaza (often designated as the Sheridan-Kirkwood Lot by the Public Parking Authority of Pittsburgh) is a dedicated, open-air surface parking facility situated in the heart of Pittsburgh’s historic and revitalized East Liberty neighborhood. Occupying the corner of North Sheridan Avenue and Kirkwood Street, this strategically positioned parking plaza provides accessible, street-level vehicle accommodation for local shoppers, diners, theatergoers, and neighborhood professionals. Because it is an open-air surface lot with no overhead barriers or low ceilings, it offers unrestricted vertical clearance, making it an exceptional parking option for full-size pickup trucks, large SUVs, conversion vans, and commercial service vehicles equipped with roof racks or utility boxes that cannot safely fit inside multi-story parking garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

East Liberty is one of Pittsburgh’s most dynamic culinary and cultural corridors, and the Sheridan & Kirkwood Parking Plaza places visitors within steps of top East End destinations:

Kelly Strayhorn Theater: Located just a 3-minute walk (0.1 miles) away on Penn Avenue, this historic arts destination regularly hosts boundary-pushing live performances, dance recitals, and music events.
East Liberty Dining & Nightlife: Direct walking access to popular restaurants, craft cocktail spots, and coffee roasters along Penn Avenue and North Highland Avenue, including local favorites like Dinette, Spork, Kahuna, and bird on the run.
East Liberty Presbyterian Church: The monumental \"Cathedral of Hope\" sits only two blocks away, making this lot a top choice for weekend services and community gatherings.
Bakery Square & Tech Hubs: Approximately a 10-to-12-minute walk or a short 3-minute drive to Bakery Square, home to tech giants such as Google, high-end retail, and casual dining.
Highland Park & Pittsburgh Zoo: A straight 5-minute drive north via Highland Avenue brings drivers to the expansive grounds of Highland Park and the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

The lot features straightforward vehicular ingress and egress along North Sheridan Avenue, immediately accessible via major neighborhood thoroughfares including Penn Avenue (PA Route 8), Centre Avenue, and North Highland Avenue. Unlike cramped underground parking structures, this spacious lot facilitates fast departures even following weekend evenings and local community events. For regional commuters, the East Liberty Station on Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s (PRT) Martin Luther King Jr. East Busway is situated just four blocks south, offering express bus rapid transit (BRT) to Downtown Pittsburgh in under 15 minutes, as well as rapid connections to Shadyside and Oakland university campuses (University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University).

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Headroom: Zero height restrictions accommodate high-profile vans, heavy-duty pickups, and vehicles with rooftop cargo.
Flexible Payment Options: Integrated with pay-by-plate digital parking kiosks accepting major credit cards, alongside frictionless mobile payment via the ParkMobile app.
ADA Accessible Stalls: Designated accessible parking spaces located close to the sidewalk curb ramps on North Sheridan Avenue.
Security & Lighting: Equipped with nighttime perimeter illumination and clear directional street markings for safe after-dark parking and pedestrian transit.

Ideal For

Evening Diners & Theater Patrons: Visiting the Kelly Strayhorn Theater or dining along the bustling Penn Avenue and Highland Avenue entertainment districts.
Local Business Employees: Professionals and retail workers seeking predictable daily and monthly parking in central East Liberty.
Drivers of Oversized Vehicles: Contractors, trade vehicles, camper vans, and tall SUVs seeking open sky clearance without fear of garage height limits.
Intermodal Busway Commuters: Parkers who prefer surface parking before taking the East Busway into Oakland or Downtown.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Parking enforcement hours generally apply Monday through Saturday during standard business and evening hours, while Sundays and official city holidays are typically free of charge (always consult posted kiosk signs to confirm current schedules). When parking during Friday or Saturday peak dining hours (6:00 PM to 9:00 PM), arriving slightly ahead of dinner reservations ensures effortless space selection. Drivers utilizing the ParkMobile app can conveniently extend their parking session remotely without having to leave their table or theater seat.