Getting to The Lot & Parking

The Lot is located at 525 Central Ave. at the intersection of St. Johns and Central Avenues in the heart of Downtown Highland Park. The entrance to The Lot is located at St. Johns and Park Avenue, on the north end.

 

Ample parking surrounds The Lot, including nearby surface lots, a two-level parking deck south of Central on First St. and St. Johns, and the Port Clinton parking garage. The City encourages guests to use non-motorized transportation where available. Bike racks are available at The Lot and in the immediate vicinity, and the Metra is a viable option, too. Information about parking in the City of Highland Park is available here.

Unless otherwise noted, parking time limits are waived for major events at The Lot.

The Lot is also easily accessible via public and non-motorized transport.

Metra - take UP-N to the Highland Park station, located a 4 minute walk from The Lot.

Pace Bus - take Highland Park/Highwood Route 472 to the St. Johns/Central stop, across the street from The Lot.

Bike/Walk - from the north, take the Robert McClory Bike Trail south to Vine Ave. Head east on Vine, turning south onto St. Johns Ave. From the south, take the Robert McClory Bike Trail north along St. Johns Ave. Bike racks are available at The Lot and in the immediate vicinity.