Facility Overview

The parking facility at Sleep Inn Newberry - Crane is an expansive, well-maintained open-air surface lot serving hotel guests, government contractors, defense personnel, and corporate visitors to the WestGate@Crane Technology Park. Located at 7834 Progress Way Building A in Newberry, Indiana, the lot is designed with wide driving lanes and generous space dimensions that seamlessly accommodate standard passenger sedans, full-size SUVs, heavy-duty pickup trucks, and utility fleet vehicles. Because it is a ground-level, outdoor lot with no overhead structure, there are zero vertical height clearance restrictions, making it suitable for high-roof work vans, RVs, work trailers, and regional transport buses.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated adjacent to the tech hub outside the gates of one of Indiana\'s premier defense installations, this parking facility offers unparalleled proximity to key business and research destinations:

• WestGate Academy Conferencing & Training Center: Located directly within the technology park, just steps away (a 1 to 3-minute walk), ideal for attendees of defense conferences, seminars, and technical workshops.
• Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division: The third-largest naval installation in the world, situated only a few minutes drive to the main security access gates.
• Battery Innovation Center (BIC): Located within the WestGate complex, reachable within a 2-minute drive or short walk.
• Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area: Approximately 20 minutes west, popular with outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, and birdwatchers.
• Nearby Communities: Convenient driving access to Odon, Crane, Bloomfield, and Washington, with Bloomington situated approximately 35 minutes northeast via Interstate 69.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Navigating to and from the lot is straightforward and stress-free. The facility connects via Progress Way to US Route 231 and State Road 558, offering direct access to Interstate 69 (Exit 76 or nearby interchanges). Due to its suburban technology park setting, traffic flows smoothly with minimal congestion even during standard shift changes at NSWC Crane. While regional municipal public transit is limited in this rural defense corridor, the lot provides immediate arterial road connections, making it an essential hub for motorists, rental car drivers, and carpoolers.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Spacious, clearly marked open-air surface parking bays.
• No overhead height limitations, easily accommodating oversized vehicles and work trucks.
• Well-illuminated parking grounds with exterior security lighting throughout the night.
• Designated ADA accessible parking spaces positioned close to primary hotel entryways with barrier-free curb ramps.
• Drive-up covered portico area for convenient check-in, luggage drop-off, and pick-up.
• Complimentary parking access for registered hotel guests and conference attendees.

Ideal For

• Defense & Government Contractors: Engineers, consultants, and military personnel conducting business at NSWC Crane or WestGate Academy.
• Conference Attendees: Delegates participating in seminars and corporate events hosted across the WestGate@Crane Technology Park.
• Work Crews & Commercial Drivers: Drivers operating utility pickups, flatbeds, and commercial vans requiring unhindered headroom.
• Roadtrippers & Regional Commuters: Motorists traversing the I-69 corridor between Evansville and Indianapolis needing secure, reliable overnight rest and parking.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When entering the property from Progress Way, follow the perimeter signs toward Building A to find the closest spaces to the hotel lobby. If you are towing a trailer, boat, or driving an extended wheelbase commercial vehicle, look for perimeter spaces along the outer boundary of the lot where parallel or double pull-through parking is easier to navigate. During winter months, watch for localized frost or black ice on exterior surfaces during early morning hours.