About this Location

Facility Overview

Special Event Parking on West Federal Street provides essential, open-air surface vehicle parking in the beating heart of Downtown Youngstown, Ohio. Positioned conveniently along the city\'s primary dining, arts, and cultural corridor, this surface lot is configured to accommodate large surges of vehicle traffic during major citywide gatherings, concerts, hockey games, and theater productions. Because the facility is an outdoor surface lot without low-hanging ceilings or overhead deck barriers, it offers virtually unrestricted vertical clearance. This makes it an outstanding parking option not only for standard sedans and compact vehicles but also for lifted pickup trucks, large SUVs, conversion vans, and commercial passenger vans that routinely exceed the height restrictions of multi-level garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

The lot\'s central downtown location places drivers within steps of Youngstown\'s most prominent entertainment venues, corporate centers, and civic hubs:

Covelli Centre: Located roughly 3 to 5 minutes on foot (under 0.3 miles), this 6,000-seat multi-purpose arena hosts Youngstown Phantoms USHL hockey games, headline concerts, Disney on Ice, and family entertainment.
The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre: Just a short 5-minute stroll south, offering outdoor summer concert series, festivals, and community performances along the Mahoning River.
DeYor Performing Arts Center & Powers Auditorium: Situated less than 3 minutes away on Federal Plaza, home to the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, Broadway touring shows, and dance recitals.
Downtown Dining & Nightlife Corridor: Directly outside the lot along West Federal Street, visitors have immediate access to popular local eateries and bars, including Avalon Downtown Pizzeria, V2 Wine Bar & Trattoria, The Federal, and nearby breweries.
OH WOW! Children’s Center for Science & Technology: Situated within an easy 2-minute walk, making this lot very practical for family weekend outings.
Youngstown State University (YSU): Located less than 1 mile north (approximately a 10 to 15-minute walk or 2-minute drive), serving overflow parking for major university academic or athletic functions.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Drivers can access the lot directly from West Federal Street, with secondary arterial links connecting smoothly to South Chestnut Street and West Front Street. Traffic flow is managed efficiently before and after arena events, with signalized intersections facilitating straightforward departures toward major regional transit arteries. Motorists enjoy rapid connections to Interstate 680, Ohio State Route 711, and US Route 422, enabling stress-free travel to Boardman, Warren, and the greater Mahoning Valley. For those taking public transportation, the Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) Federal Station transit center is situated just a couple of blocks to the east, providing extensive bus route access across Mahoning County.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Spacious, unobstructed outdoor surface lot layout allowing easy turnaround maneuvers.
No overhead clearance restrictions, ideal for oversized vehicles, tall utility trucks, and roof racks.
Designated accessible (ADA) parking spaces located close to street access points.
High-illumination area lighting providing visibility and safety for nighttime event departures.
Flexible payment processing, including on-site event cash/card attendants or mobile pay stations during scheduled event hours.
Close proximity to well-lit downtown pedestrian sidewalks and crosswalks.

Ideal For

Arena & Concert Patrons: Sports fans and concertgoers headed to the Covelli Centre or Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre seeking to avoid post-show bottlenecks.
Theater & Arts Attendees: Guests watching performances at the historic DeYor Performing Arts Center and Powers Auditorium.
Downtown Diners & Pub Crawlers: Visitors planning an evening out on West Federal Street who want straightforward, nearby vehicle storage.
High-Profile Vehicle Drivers: Owners of oversized trucks, roof-box-equipped SUVs, and commercial vans requiring zero height limitations.

Visitor & Driver Tips

During marquee Covelli Centre concerts or sold-out hockey games, Federal Street experiences increased vehicle and pedestrian density. Drivers are advised to arrive 30 to 45 minutes prior to ticketed start times to ensure spot availability and avoid downtown queues. Keep electronic payment cards or cash on hand, as event-rate attendants occasionally operate on a flat-fee schedule during peak entertainment windows. When leaving, utilizing South Chestnut Street to connect directly to the I-680 on-ramps can often bypass Federal Street congestion.