Parking garage

Smith Garage – 409 S 9th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404, Minnesota

★ 3.3 (7 reviews)

About this Location

Facility Overview

The Smith Garage located at 409 S 9th St in Minneapolis is a strategically positioned parking facility designed to serve the needs of local commuters and visitors to the downtown area. Please note that this facility functions primarily as a standard urban parking structure; it is not a repair workshop or service center, despite similar business names found elsewhere in industry databases.

Access and Navigation

The facility provides standard urban access suitable for passenger vehicles. While specific height clearance signage should always be checked upon entry, the site adheres to typical city parking garage design, generally accommodating standard SUVs and sedans. Drivers should exercise caution when navigating entry and exit points due to the high volume of downtown traffic.

Rates and Booking

Parking rates are structured to accommodate both short-term hourly visitors and long-term daily commuters. While specific promotional offers vary, users are encouraged to utilize local digital parking applications to verify real-time availability and potentially secure discounted rates before arrival.

Security and Amenities

The garage prioritizes vehicle safety through core modern security features, including consistent lighting throughout the parking levels and active surveillance systems designed to monitor entry and exit points, providing peace of mind for daily parkers.

Strategic Suitability

This location serves as a premier alternative for those visiting the nearby Minneapolis financial district, government centers, and central business landmarks. Its proximity to major thoroughfares makes it an ideal choice for travelers looking to avoid street parking congestion.

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Access specs, clearance heights & walking distance to local destinations

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Know Before You Go

Max Vehicle Clearance Height Limit
6' 8" (2.03m)
Vehicles with roof cargo boxes, elevated racks, or lifted suspensions should verify height at entrance overhead bar.
Access Mechanism
Barrier Ticket at Entry
Payment Accepted
Credit Card, Debit Card
Highway / Interstate Access
Exit 233A (0.45 mi)
Neighbourhood at a Glance 25 venues
6 Transits
6 Theatres
4 Artss
2 Hospitals
2 Gallerys
Closest 5 min walk
Furthest 17 min walk

This car park sits within a 17-minute walk of 25 local venues, including Hennepin Healthcare Clinic & Specialty Center and Phillips Eye Institute. Ideal for visitors to the area's transit scene.

Walking Distance to Destinations

Event Day Traffic Notice: Walking distance to Orchestra Hall Auditorium. Expect heavier pump demand and area congestion on event days.
Hennepin Healthcare Clinic & Specialty Center Hospital
5m walk • 0.22 mi
Approach via South 9th Street and head east along 8th Street to access the clinic's pedestrian entrance.
Foshay Museum and Observation Deck Museum
5m walk • 0.25 mi
Turn right onto 4th Avenue South and walk one block west to reach the historic tower entrance.
Government Plaza Transit Station
7m walk • 0.34 mi
Head northeast via 4th Avenue South toward 4th Street to connect directly with the METRO Blue and Green lines.
Orchestra Hall Auditorium Theatre
7m walk • 0.35 mi
Head west on 9th Street across Marquette Avenue toward Peavey Plaza to reach the venue entrance.
Orchestra Hall Arts Centre
7m walk • 0.35 mi
Head west on 9th Street across Marquette Avenue toward Peavey Plaza to reach the venue entrance.

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