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DIRECTIONS &
PARKING

PLANNING YOUR VISIT

ADDRESS

First Lutheran Church

1208 Race Street

Cincinnati, OH 45202

Office Number: 513-421-0065

DIRECTIONS

FROM I-75 SOUTHBOUND

Take Exit 2A for Western Ave toward Liberty St. Continue onto Western Ave and use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto W Liberty St. Drive 0.8 miles and turn right onto Race St. First Lutheran is located across from Washington Park on the corner of 12th and Race Streets.

FROM I-71 SOUTHBOUND

Take Exit 2 and merge onto US 42/Reading Rd. After 0.3 miles turn right onto E Liberty St. Drive 0.8 miles and turn left onto Race Street. First Lutheran is located across from Washington Park on the corner of 12th and Race Streets.

FROM I-71/75 NORTHBOUND

After crossing the Brent Spence Bridge follow signs for 5th St (Exit 1C). Continue straight to remain on 5th St. After one block turn left onto Elm Street. After you pass Music Hall turn right onto W 14th St. and then turn right onto Race Street. First Lutheran is located across from Washington Park on the corner of 12th and Race Streets.

FROM I-471 NORTHBOUND

After crossing the bridge follow signs for E. Liberty St. (Exit 7). Continue straight onto E. Liberty Street. After 0.8 miles turn left onto Race Street. First Lutheran is located across from Washington Park on the corner of 12th and Race Streets.

CINCINNATI BELL CONNECTOR (STREETCAR)

Running up to 18 hours a day 365 days a year, the Cincinnati Bell Connector connects the various neighborhoods in the city's urban core. First Lutheran is located at the Washington Park Station at 12th & Race Streets.

PARKING

There are two parking options around First. There is on-street parking in the neighborhood.  It's free on weekends until 2 pm.  Feed a meter during other times.  

 

Additionally, a 450-space underground parking garage at Washington Park is located directly across Race Street from our front doors. This convenient parking garage also has handicapped parking and elevators. You may also drop off passengers at our main entrance on Race Street and then park. If you require wheelchair assistance please alert one of our ushers when you arrive and a member of our hospitality team will come out to the curb and assist you to your seat.

Rates

0-1 hour – $3
1-2 hours – $5
2-4 hours – $7
4-6 hours – $9
Over 6 hours – $11

Weekday evenings after 4pm: $7 flat rate (max 8 hours, after which normal Weekday or Weekend rates apply)
Weekend (Saturday and Sunday): $7 flat rate (max 8 hours, after which normal Weekday or Weekend rates apply)

Special Event Rates may apply dependent on neighborhood events. Payment upon arrival is encouraged during Special Event Rates to allow for faster egress.

Parking Garage Information: 513-835-3593

Please note that First Lutheran Church does not own or manage the parking facilities. Parking rates are subject to change and are posted at each lot.

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