About this Location

Facility Overview

Union Station Parking at 1820 Market Street serves as the central parking hub for the historic St. Louis Union Station complex in the vibrant Downtown West district of St. Louis, Missouri. Encompassing expansive open-air surface lots (including the expansive South Lot and West Lot) along with adjacent covered deck facilities, this parking hub provides more than 1,500 total spaces. Because the majority of spaces are situated in well-paved, wide-aisle surface lots, the facility features open-air clearance with zero height restrictions across its main outdoor footprint. This makes it an exceptional choice not only for standard sedans, compact crossovers, and family minivans, but also for full-size SUVs, lifted pickup trucks, commercial vans, and high-roof transit passenger vehicles that often exceed the low clearance barriers of standard subterranean downtown garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Strategically situated in the heart of the city's entertainment corridor, Union Station Parking provides immediate pedestrian access to several of the city's most beloved attractions and sporting venues:

St. Louis Union Station Entertainment Complex: Steps from the St. Louis Aquarium, the 200-foot St. Louis Wheel, the Carousel, A-Maze-in Green Miniature Golf, and the Grand Hall Light Show inside the historic Curio Collection by Hilton hotel.
CITYPARK Stadium: Located directly across Market and 20th Streets, St. Louis CITY SC’s MLS soccer stadium is just a 2 to 4-minute walk away, making this lot one of the primary gameday destinations.
Enterprise Center & Stifel Theatre: Home of the NHL St. Louis Blues and premier touring concerts, both venues are situated just 3 to 4 blocks east (roughly an 8 to 10-minute walk down Clark Avenue or Market Street).
Schlafly Tap Room & Downtown West Dining: A brief 6 to 9-minute stroll north toward Locust and Olive streets offers access to craft breweries, sports bars, and local restaurants.
Busch Stadium & Gateway Arch: Located approximately 1.2 miles east, accessible within a quick 5-minute MetroLink ride or a short rideshare trip.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

The facility benefits from exceptional vehicular accessibility directly off Market Street, South 18th Street, and 20th Street. Ingress and egress are streamlined via multiple controlled gate lanes designed to manage the high traffic surges that follow major soccer matches and arena events. Drivers enjoy immediate connectivity to Interstate 64 (US-40), with expressway on- and off-ramps located right off 20th and 14th Streets, enabling seamless transitions to Interstates 44, 55, and 70 without navigating extensive city traffic. For multimodal commuters, the Union Station MetroLink light rail station sits right along the southern boundary of the property, providing rapid transit along both the Red and Blue Lines directly to Forest Park, the Central West End, Busch Stadium, and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL).

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Broad Vehicle Compatibility: Large open-air surface bays accommodate standard passenger vehicles as well as oversized pickup trucks and high-profile vans.
Electronic Entry & Mobile App Integration: Automated barrier gates accept credit cards, debit cards, and advance reservations through popular digital apps like SpotHero and ParkMobile.
EV Charging Infrastructure: Designated Level 2 electric vehicle charging bays available on-site for green vehicle owners.
Safety & Monitoring: Equipped with perimeter lighting, closed-circuit security cameras, and regular security patrol presence during peak operating hours.
Accessibility (ADA): Clear, level pedestrian pathways, curb cuts, and reserved ADA accessible stalls situated closest to the main attraction entrances.
Dining Validation: Select Union Station restaurants (such as the Soda Fountain and The Train Shed) offer parking validation for up to 3 hours with qualifying food and beverage purchases.

Ideal For

Soccer Supporters & Sports Fans: Visiting CITYPARK for MLS matches or heading down Clark Avenue to cheer on the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center.
Family Outings & Tourists: Visitors exploring the St. Louis Aquarium, taking a spin on the Ferris wheel, or lodging at the historic Union Station Hotel.
Concert & Theatergoers: Attendees looking for dependable, hassle-free parking within walking distance of Stifel Theatre.
Downtown Commuters & Rail Travelers: Easy connection to MetroLink routes or Amtrak travelers heading to the adjacent Gateway Transportation Center.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Because Union Station and CITYPARK share the surrounding street grid, parking rates often adjust dynamically during major sporting events, concerts, and holiday festivities. To guarantee your space and lock in the best available rate, reserving a parking pass in advance through digital apps is highly recommended. If visiting solely for a meal at one of Union Station's signature restaurants, remember to present your parking ticket to your server to claim validation. For sellout soccer matches or arena events, plan to arrive at least 45 to 60 minutes prior to kickoff to bypass congestion along Market and 20th Streets, and consider exiting via South 18th Street toward the I-64 ramps to enjoy a faster post-event commute.