About this Location

Facility Overview

Situated in the heart of Wilkes-Barre at 90 E Union Street, this Truck Parking Club facility provides a secure, paved open-air surface lot engineered to accommodate heavy-duty commercial transport alongside standard vehicles. While predominantly catering to over-the-road freight haulers, tractor-trailers, bobtails, box trucks, flatbeds, and cargo vans, the expansive outdoor footprint makes it equally welcoming for oversized pickup trucks, utility trailers, and standard passenger cars. Because the property is a flat open lot, drivers enjoy unlimited vertical clearance without the low-clearance restrictions commonly encountered in conventional multi-level parking garages. Spacious turning aprons and generously sized parking lanes ensure straightforward pull-in, pull-out, and backing maneuvers even with 53-foot trailers.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

The facility is ideally positioned in Downtown Wilkes-Barre, placing drivers and visitors within easy walking distance or a rapid drive of key institutional, cultural, and commercial destinations across Luzerne County:

King\'s College: Located mere blocks north, making this lot convenient for university events, campus visits, and academic personnel (approx. 5-minute walk).
Wilkes University: Situated just southwest near the riverfront, accessible within a 10 to 12-minute walk.
Public Square & Downtown District: The historic center of Wilkes-Barre, featuring bustling dining options, coffee shops, and local taverns including Casa Blanca, The Burnt Norton, and La Cantina (3 to 6-minute walk).
F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts: Historic civic theater and live entertainment center hosting concerts, comedy tours, and Broadway shows (approx. 7-minute walk).
Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza: A major sports and entertainment arena hosting AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins games and touring concerts, located roughly 10 minutes away via PA-309.
River Common & Susquehanna Riverwalk: Beautiful green parklands and scenic paved walking paths along the Susquehanna River (approx. 10-minute walk).

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress to 90 E Union Street are designed for ease of mobility, offering wide street-level driveway aprons straight off East Union Street between North Washington Street and North Pennsylvania Avenue. The lot connects efficiently to major arterials, minimizing the need to navigate narrow residential roads. Drivers have immediate routing to Business Route 309, Wilkes-Barre Boulevard, and River Street, offering a straightforward 5-minute drive to Interstate 81 (Exits 168 and 170) and Pennsylvania Route 115. For municipal connections, Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA) operates frequent bus routes and microtransit services through the nearby downtown transit center, providing drivers with easy, car-free transit to grocery centers, retail plazas, and regional healthcare hubs.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

24/7 Access: Continuous around-the-clock entry and exit for early morning departures and late-night arrivals.
Unrestricted Headroom: Fully open-sky perimeter with zero height barriers, ideal for high-cube trailers, reefers, and commercial vehicles.
Paved Hard Surface: Solid asphalt/concrete pavement ensuring level footing and dust-free parking across all weather conditions.
Digital App & Web Booking: Streamlined online reservations and digital permits managed conveniently via Truck Parking Club.
Illuminated Grounds: Strategically positioned overhead lighting providing nighttime visibility and added peace of mind.
Immediate Proximity to Dining: Direct walking proximity to multiple neighborhood eateries, takeout spots, and convenience stores.

Ideal For

Long-Haul & Regional Truckers: Freight drivers seeking safe, legal, and guaranteed overnight truck/trailer parking or layovers along the I-81 logistics corridor.
Drop-and-Hook Operations: Fleets and independent owner-operators requiring staging or temporary trailer drop yards in Luzerne County.
Contractors & Work Crews: Commercial work vans, utility trucks with tool trailers, and landscape rigs needing secure off-street staging close to downtown job sites.
Downtown Visitors & Commuters: Motorists visiting King\'s College, local courthouses, or attending downtown theater events looking for spacious, hassle-free surface parking.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When routing into the property with a full-size tractor-trailer combination, approaching via Wilkes-Barre Boulevard or PA-309 Business to East Union Street offers the widest turns and smoothest clearance away from tight pedestrian-heavy alleys. Reserving your space in advance through the Truck Parking Club digital platform is strongly advised to guarantee an assigned stall before arriving, especially during peak midweek shipping cycles. If you plan to drop a trailer, ensure landing gear pads are properly set and your reservation details are clearly visible or logged with dispatch. For overnight rests, local dining options along East Union and North Washington streets are just footsteps away, saving both travel time and fuel.