About this Location

Facility Overview

Taylor Street Parking Plaza is a well-maintained open-air surface parking facility situated in the heart of Pittsburgh\'s vibrant Bloomfield neighborhood, affectionately known as Pittsburgh\'s Little Italy. Located at 220 Taylor Street, just off the bustling Liberty Avenue corridor, this lot provides an accessible and stress-free parking option in a district characterized by tight residential side streets and metered curbside parking. The surface lot layout offers generous maneuvering lanes, clearly marked stalls, and straightforward navigation from entry to exit.

Because it is an uncovered surface lot, Taylor Street Parking Plaza provides unlimited vertical clearance, making it an exceptional choice for taller vehicles that cannot clear traditional subterranean or multi-level garages. Full-size pickup trucks, SUVs equipped with roof boxes or bicycle racks, commercial work vans, and passenger vans can comfortably maneuver and park without clearance concerns.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Strategically positioned between Liberty Avenue and Friendship Avenue, the lot places visitors within immediate walking distance of Bloomfield\'s rich dining, retail, and medical services:

West Penn Hospital (Allegheny Health Network): Located only two blocks away (approx. a 3-minute walk), providing an ideal alternative to congested hospital parking decks for patients, staff, and visitors.
Liberty Avenue Commercial District: Step straight into Bloomfield\'s main street, home to legendary eateries such as Tessaro\'s American Fine Food, Pleasure Bar, Angelo\'s Pizzeria, Groceria Italiana, and Paddy Cake Bakery (1 to 4 minutes on foot).
UPMC Children\'s Hospital of Pittsburgh: Located just under a mile north via 44th Street and Penn Avenue, easily accessible via a quick 3-minute drive or short bus ride.
Friendship & Garfield: Bordering historic neighborhoods with tree-lined streets, local art galleries, and the Penn Avenue Arts Corridor (5 to 10 minutes on foot).
Neighborhood Events: Perfectly situated for major seasonal gatherings including Little Italy Days, the Bloomfield Saturday Market, and neighborhood gallery crawls.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are situated directly along Taylor Street, allowing for seamless vehicle turnaround and easy access even during busy community festivals or rush hours. Taylor Street directly connects Liberty Avenue to Friendship Avenue and Penn Avenue, allowing drivers to bypass heavier arterial bottlenecks when departing.

The location offers superb connectivity across Pittsburgh. Motorists can quickly connect to Downtown Pittsburgh via the Bloomfield Bridge and Bigelow Boulevard, or head toward Oakland, Shadyside, and East Liberty via nearby Baum Boulevard and Centre Avenue. For travelers continuing via public transportation, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) bus stops are mere steps away along Liberty Avenue, served regularly by lines including Route 86 (Liberty), Route 87 (Friendship), and Route 54 (connecting North Side, Oakland, and South Side).

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous headroom with zero vertical height limitations for oversized vehicles and trucks.
Flexible Payment Options: Modern contactless payment kiosks accepting credit/debit cards, alongside mobile pay support through designated municipal/regional parking apps (such as ParkPGH / ParkMobile).
Designated Accessible Stalls: Clearly marked ADA accessible spaces positioned closest to street-level sidewalk ramps.
Paved and Striped Surface: Smooth asphalt paving with well-defined striping for organized, worry-free parking.
Illuminated Grounds: Overhead perimeter lighting provides visibility and reassurance during evening visits.

Ideal For

Hospital Visitors & Outpatients: Reliable, surface-level parking for appointments and visiting loved ones at West Penn Hospital.
Dining & Nightlife Enthusiasts: Easy, convenient parking for dinner, drinks, and dessert along Liberty Avenue\'s renowned culinary strip.
Neighborhood Shoppers & Market Attendees: Hassle-free parking for patrons attending the Bloomfield Saturday Market or exploring local boutiques.
Commuters & Contractors: Accommodates full-size trucks, vans, and utility vehicles servicing homes and businesses in the East End.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When planning your trip, consider using mobile parking apps to quickly pay for your session or extend your time without returning to the vehicle. Street parking on adjacent neighborhood side streets is frequently restricted to residential permit holders, so parking in the dedicated Taylor Street Plaza saves time and prevents unwanted parking citations. If you are attending large community street celebrations such as the annual Bloomfield Little Italy Days festival, Liberty Avenue may be closed to through traffic; approach Taylor Street via Friendship Avenue or Penn Avenue to reach the lot smoothly.