Parking Near Sci-Port: Louisiana's Science Center, Shreveport
Where Can I Park for Sci-Port: Louisiana's Science Center?
Visitor parking is available adjacent to the complex at 820 Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway in Shreveport. The center has a multi-level paid parking garage, reached through the downtown street network. From Highway 71, turn left on Crockett Street, then right onto Clyde Fant Parkway. Fridays, visitor hours are 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Saturdays 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Address
- 820 Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
- Closest listed space
- Secure Parking Lot in Shreveport, LA - Convenient & Affordable, 266 yd (4 min walk)
Parking Near Shreveport
Visitors inside a museum gallery Photo: Pexels / Julius Weidenauer
Parking at Sci-Port: Louisiana's Science Center on Clyde Fant Parkway
The site is at 820 Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway in Shreveport, with visitor parking available adjacent to the complex (kupi.com). Drivers approaching through downtown can turn from Crockett Street onto Clyde Fant Parkway and enter the attraction’s parking area (visitshreveportbossier.org).
A multi-level paid parking garage is available directly at the center, with access from the surrounding downtown street network (wherefold.com). The center’s published visitor hours include Fridays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (sci-port.org).
Busy Downtown Periods and Driving to the Site
The site sits 0.3 miles from Shreveport center, so drivers are entering a central area rather than an out-of-town museum campus. Downtown traffic can be more concentrated around visitor periods, particularly on the Friday and Saturday opening schedule published by the center (sci-port.org).
From the north, visitors using Highway 71 should continue through downtown, turn left on Crockett Street, then turn right onto Clyde Fant Parkway to reach the entrance (visitshreveportbossier.org). Spring Street provides another approach, with drivers turning onto Lake Street before entering the paid garage (wherefold.com).
Other Named Parking Around Central Shreveport
The attraction’s own garage is the clearly identified visitor facility for this address, while the published driving directions also place the entrance on Clyde Fant Parkway after the Crockett Street turn (visitshreveportbossier.org).
Nearby parking references describe visitor parking as adjacent to the complex and identify the multi-level facility as paid (kupi.com; wherefold.com). The named access streets are Crockett Street, Clyde Fant Parkway, Spring Street, and Lake Street, giving drivers several central approaches to the attraction’s parking entrance.
Parksy Parking Spaces Near SLSC
The closest Parksy listing is a secure parking lot in Shreveport, 266 yards from SLSC. Its price is not included here because the listing is not a priced card.
Three priced Parksy spaces are listed 5.8 miles away: a secure and convenient space at $3.50 an hour, a secure parking lot at $3 an hour, and a secure 24/7 space at $1 an hour. These are substantially farther from the museum than the 266-yard listing, so they are better suited to drivers willing to park outside the immediate attraction area.
Walking and Rail Access From Shreveport Center
SLSC is 0.3 miles from Shreveport center, making the central area the most relevant walking reference for visitors who leave a vehicle elsewhere. The address is 820 Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway, so the final approach follows the downtown street network toward Clyde Fant Parkway.
No nearest rail station or station walking time is specified for this site. Drivers using the central parking approaches can follow Crockett Street from Highway 71 or use the Spring Street and Lake Street route described for the paid garage (visitshreveportbossier.org; wherefold.com).
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Sci-Port: Louisiana's Science Center?
Visitor parking is available adjacent to the complex at 820 Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway in Shreveport. The center has a multi-level paid parking garage, reached through the downtown street network. From Highway 71, turn left on Crockett Street, then right onto Clyde Fant Parkway. Fridays, visitor hours are 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Saturdays 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
How Do I Drive to the Parking Garage?
From the north on Highway 71, continue through downtown, turn left on Crockett Street, and then turn right onto Clyde Fant Parkway to reach the entrance. Another approach uses Spring Street, with a turn onto Lake Street before entering the paid garage. The named access streets provide central routes to the parking entrance.
Is Parking Available Near the Science Center?
Visitor parking is available adjacent to the complex, and a multi-level paid parking garage is directly at the center. The closest Parksy listing is a secure parking lot 266 yards from SLSC, but its price is not included here. The three priced Parksy spaces are 5.8 miles away.
How Much Do Nearby Parksy Parking Spaces Cost?
Three priced Parksy spaces are listed 5.8 miles from SLSC. A secure and convenient space costs $3.50 an hour, a secure parking lot costs $3 an hour, and a secure 24/7 space costs $1 an hour. These spaces are farther from the museum than the 266-yard listing.
How Far Is the Science Center From Shreveport Center?
SLSC is 0.3 miles from Shreveport center, placing it in a central area rather than on an out-of-town museum campus. Visitors who leave a vehicle elsewhere can use the central area as the relevant walking reference, with the final approach following the downtown street network toward Clyde Fant Parkway.
What Are the Visitor Hours on Friday and Saturday?
The center’s published visitor hours include Fridays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Downtown traffic can be more concentrated around visitor periods, particularly during this Friday and Saturday opening schedule, so central approaches may be busier then.
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