About this Location

Facility Overview

The Whalley/Blake Lot is a vital open-air municipal surface parking lot situated at 919 Whalley Avenue in the heart of the historic Westville Village neighborhood in New Haven, Connecticut. Occupying a strategic corner position at the junction of Whalley Avenue and Blake Street, this lot offers convenient, street-level vehicle access tailored for neighborhood commerce, dining, and community events. Because the facility is completely open-air without an overhead garage deck, there are no vertical clearance restrictions, making it an excellent parking solution for tall pickup trucks, full-size commercial work vans, conversion vans, and SUVs with roof-mounted cargo boxes or bike racks.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Westville Village is celebrated for its thriving arts scene, boutique shops, and diverse culinary landscape. Parking at the Whalley/Blake Lot places visitors steps away from premier Westville destinations:

Westville Village Commercial Corridor: Direct, immediate walking access to neighborhood staples including Pistachio Cafe, Delaney’s Restaurant & Lounge, Lena’s Cafe & Confections, and the Lyric Hall Theater & Museum.
Edgewood Park: Located just a 5-minute walk (0.3 miles) south, home to scenic walking trails, community tennis courts, playgrounds, and the popular weekly CitySeed Westville Farmers Market.
Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU): Situated approximately 1 mile north, making it a convenient off-campus staging point for campus visitors and commuter carpooling.
Yale Athletic Complex & The Yale Bowl: Located roughly 1.2 miles southwest, serving as an accessible park-and-walk or quick ride-hail location during major football games, Ivy League athletic tournaments, and Yale lacrosse matchups.
West Rock Ridge State Park: Only 1 mile to the northwest, offering outdoor recreation, hiking trails, and panoramic summit views of New Haven Harbor.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Vehicle entry and exit points are situated off Blake Street and Whalley Avenue, allowing intuitive ingress and egress without the bottleneck delays typical of multi-level garages. Whalley Avenue (Connecticut Route 63) serves as one of the primary northwestern arterial corridors connecting downtown New Haven to the Wilbur Cross Parkway (Route 15, Exit 59), providing direct suburban and highway access.

For public transit users, CTtransit bus routes (including Route 246 and the B-Line along Whalley Avenue) stop right along the block, offering seamless, frequent transit connections into Downtown New Haven, the Yale Old Campus, and the New Haven Green.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Level asphalt surface with clear directional striping and generous standard stall widths.
No Height Limitations: Unrestricted overhead clearance accommodating high-clearance vehicles and rooftop carriers.
Digital Payment Convenience: Automated on-site pay kiosks accepting credit cards, along with mobile payment compatibility via ParkMobile.
Accessible Parking: Designated ADA-compliant parking stalls located close to sidewalk egress ramps.
Nighttime Illumination: High-efficiency overhead lighting poles throughout the lot providing safe pedestrian and vehicle passage after dark.

Ideal For

Local Diners & Shoppers: Patrons visiting the award-winning cafes, bistros, bakeries, and art galleries lining Whalley Avenue.
Edgewood Park Visitors: Families and outdoor enthusiasts attending the Sunday Farmers Market, youth sports, and seasonal festivals.
Game-Day & Concert Staging: Sports fans and event attendees seeking accessible parking within minutes of the Yale Bowl, SCSU athletic fields, and West Rock nature areas.
Contractors & Service Professionals: Tradespeople driving high-roof vans or utility trucks who require reliable, height-unrestricted parking in the Westville district.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Mobile App Setup: Download and set up the ParkMobile app ahead of time to easily start or extend your parking session directly from your smartphone while dining or shopping.
Weekend Market Mornings: Sunday mornings can experience higher turnover due to the Edgewood Park Farmers Market; arriving before 10:30 AM ensures your choice of prime spaces.
Yale Bowl Game Days: On major Yale football Saturdays, local street parking fills quickly; this lot provides a dependable neighborhood alternative just a short rideshare or walk from the stadium gates.