Parking Near The State House, Columbus
Where Can I Park for The State House?
The underground garage below The Ohio Statehouse is the most direct option, with sheltered access into the building. Enter from Broad Street, State Street, or Third Street, not High Street.
- Address
- 71 South High Street
- Closest listed space
- Secure Commercial Garage Parking in Columbus, OH, 77 yd (1 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Union Station, 0.7 mi (15 min walk)
Parking Near Columbus
Visitors at a city landmark Photo: Pexels / Efrem Efre
Parking at the Ohio Statehouse Garage
The underground garage below the Ohio Statehouse is the most direct option for a visit to the site, with sheltered access into the building (ohiobar.org). Vehicles can enter from Broad Street, State Street, or Third Street, but there is no High Street entrance (ohiostatehouse.org). For the address at 71 South High Street, approach from one of those three streets rather than trying to turn in from the frontage road.
The published garage tariff is $3 for 0 to 1 hour, $5 for 1 to 2 hours, $6 for 2 to 3 hours, $7 for 3 to 4 hours, $8 for 4 to 5 hours, $9 for 5 to 6 hours, and $10 for 6 to 7 hours (ohiostatehouse.org). The parking information identifies the facility as the Statehouse parking garage, although it does not provide a capacity figure or opening schedule.
Street Parking and Busy Times Around Capitol Square
Capitol Square sits in central Columbus, where visitor, government, and downtown traffic converge around the blocks surrounding 71 South High Street. The Statehouse garage uses Broad Street, State Street, and Third Street for vehicle access, so those approaches are the practical streets to keep clear when traffic is heavy (ohiostatehouse.org).
Statehouse visits can be more demanding during legislative activity because the building remains a working government complex rather than a standalone attraction. Drivers looking for curb space should treat nearby streets as a short-stay fallback and use posted restrictions at each space, rather than assuming that a space beside Capitol Square is available for the full visit.
Parksy Parking Within Walking Distance of the Statehouse
Parksy lists a secure commercial garage 77 yards from the site at $8.25 an hour. A secure 24/7 garage in downtown Columbus is 109 yards away and costs $3.50 an hour. A secure garage space 127 yards away costs $1.50 an hour, giving drivers a lower-priced option within a short walk of 71 South High Street.
The distances make these spaces practical alternatives when the underground garage entrance is inconvenient, while the hourly prices allow a driver to match the space to the planned length of the visit.
Walking From Union Station to 71 South High Street
Union Station is the nearest listed station, 0.7 miles from the site, with a 15-minute walk to 71 South High Street. This gives visitors arriving by rail a straightforward alternative to driving into downtown Columbus and finding a space near Capitol Square.
The address is 232 yards from Columbus center, placing the Statehouse within the central city walking area once visitors arrive downtown. From Union Station, allow the full 15-minute walk before a scheduled tour or appointment, especially when carrying luggage or arriving during busy downtown traffic.
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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 The State House?
The underground garage below The Ohio Statehouse is the most direct option, with sheltered access into the building. Enter from Broad Street, State Street, or Third Street, not High Street.
What Are the Entrance Streets for the Statehouse Garage?
Vehicles can enter the underground Statehouse parking garage from Broad Street, State Street, or Third Street. There is no High Street entrance. For the address at 71 South High Street, approach from one of those three streets rather than trying to turn in from the frontage road.
How Much Does the Statehouse Parking Garage Cost?
The published tariff is $3 for 0 to 1 hour, $5 for 1 to 2 hours, $6 for 2 to 3 hours, $7 for 3 to 4 hours, $8 for 4 to 5 hours, $9 for 5 to 6 hours, and $10 for 6 to 7 hours.
What Are Nearby Parking Alternatives?
Parksy lists a secure commercial garage 77 yards from the site at $8.25 an hour, a secure 24/7 garage 109 yards away at $3.50 an hour, and a secure garage space 127 yards away at $1.50 an hour. These offer alternatives when the underground garage entrance is inconvenient.
Is Street Parking Available Near Capitol Square?
Nearby streets can serve as a short-stay fallback, but drivers should use the posted restrictions at each space rather than assume a space beside Capitol Square is available for the full visit. Traffic may be more demanding during legislative activity because the building remains a working government complex.
How Far Is Union Station From the Statehouse?
Union Station is the nearest listed station, 0.7 miles from the site, with a 15-minute walk to 71 South High Street. Allow the full 15-minute walk before a scheduled tour or appointment, especially when carrying luggage or arriving during busy downtown traffic.
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