About this Location

Facility Overview

The Car Park facility situated at 400 S Salisbury St (also known locally as Lot 39 / Salisbury Parking Lot) is an open-air surface parking facility strategically positioned in the vibrant downtown core of Raleigh, North Carolina. Positioned along the bustling Salisbury Street corridor between West Cabarrus Street and West Davie Street, this paved lot provides seamless, ground-level parking without the hassle of navigating tight spiral ramps or subterranean parking decks. Because it operates as an open-air lot with unobstructed vertical clearance, it is uniquely suited for oversized vehicles that cannot clear standard parking garage ceiling heights. Full-size pickup trucks, passenger vans, SUVs with rooftop cargo boxes, and commercial utility vehicles can comfortably maneuver through its aisles and park without low-clearance concerns.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

This parking location boasts one of the most advantageous positions in Downtown Raleigh, placing visitors within effortless walking distance of the city's premier convention, cultural, and government venues. Key destinations in the immediate vicinity include:

Raleigh Convention Center: Located just one block south (under a 3-minute walk), making it a top parking option for trade shows, consumer expos, and major conferences.
Red Hat Amphitheater: Approximately a 4-minute walk away, providing quick arrival and swift post-show departure for popular outdoor concert events.
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts: Just two blocks south (a 5-minute walk) to Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, and Fletcher Opera Theater.
Fayetteville Street Dining & Nightlife: One block east lies Raleigh’s main street corridor, packed with acclaimed restaurants, rooftop lounges, and cocktail bars.
Wake County Justice Center & Courthouse: Just two blocks north, making the lot highly practical for legal professionals, civic visitors, and jury duty attendees.
Historic Nash Square & Moore Square: Picturesque urban parks within a 5- to 7-minute stroll, flanked by museums and downtown retail.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward via South Salisbury Street and adjacent Gale Street. Salisbury Street is a major downtown thoroughfare carrying northbound traffic, which simplifies approaches from southern arterial corridors. When events conclude, departing drivers have immediate access to outbound avenues without getting trapped in high-rise garage queues. The facility connects directly to regional roadways such as US-401, US-70, and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, linking drivers in minutes to Interstate 40, Interstate 440, and the Wade Avenue corridor. For public transit users, numerous GoRaleigh bus routes stop within a block along Salisbury and Wilmington streets, and the multimodal Raleigh Union Station (Amtrak and regional rail) is located roughly four blocks west in the Warehouse District.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous driving aisles with zero height restrictions, accommodating high-roof vans, tall trucks, and rooftop carriers.
Streamlined Digital Payments: Quick self-service mobile payments powered via text-to-pay and leading parking mobile apps, alongside on-site automated payment kiosks.
Designated ADA Accessible Spaces: Marked accessible stalls positioned for level, curb-free transition onto public pedestrian sidewalks.
Round-the-Clock Illumination: High-output overhead lot lighting across the property for enhanced security and nighttime visibility.
24/7 Public Access: Continuous operation accommodating early morning business travelers, late-night festival attendees, and overnight hotel guests.

Ideal For

Convention Attendees & Exhibitors: Visitors attending multi-day conferences and expos at the neighboring Raleigh Convention Center.
Concertgoers & Theater Patrons: Ticket holders heading to live shows at the Red Hat Amphitheater or performances at the Martin Marietta Center.
Downtown Commuters & Civic Visitors: Workers and clients conducting business at the Wake County Justice Center, City Hall, or local financial and legal firms.
High-Profile Vehicle Drivers: Owners of lifted 4x4 trucks, full-size work vans, and vehicles with sports gear or roof racks requiring open headroom.
Nightlife & Weekend Explorers: Visitors enjoying culinary events, festivals, and dining along Fayetteville Street and the Warehouse District.

Visitor & Driver Tips

During major conventions, sellout amphitheater performances, and downtown street festivals (such as Hopscotch or Artsplosure), this lot fills quickly; arriving 30 to 45 minutes prior to ticketed start times guarantees an easy space. Take note of your vehicle's license plate number before walking away, as payment kiosks and mobile apps require exact plate entry to validate your session. If traveling during rush hour, use South McDowell Street or South Dawson Street to bypass Fayetteville Street congestion before looping over to South Salisbury Street.