Lima Civic Center Building
Map & Directions

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FROM I-75 SOUTHBOUND
- Take I-75 to exit number 127, State Route 81 West.
- Turn right at the end of the exit ramp onto State Route 81 West (Findlay Road).
- Follow this road for about 1 ½ miles, where it will curve to the left (south) and become Jackson St.
- At the first traffic light, turn right onto E. North St. and go under the underpass to the 2nd traffic light. - Turn left onto North Main Street.
- Go two blocks south to Market St. The Civic Center will be on the far right corner.

FROM I-75 NORTHBOUND
- Take I-75 North to exit number 125, State Routes 117 and 309 West toward Lima.
- Turn left at the end of the exit ramp onto State Routes 117 and 309 West (Harding Highway).
- Move to the right lane, as this splits and becomes Bellefontaine Ave.
- After about one mile the road will curve to the left and turn into Market St. After crossing the railroad tracks you will come to the Town Square. The Civic Center will be on the far left corner and the parking garage is to the right.
- To park in the surface lot, turn left on Main St. and go south one block (Spring Street). The parking lot will be on the far right corner. Turn right and move immediately into the left lane. The parking lot entrance is just past the intersection.

Parking Accomodations
PARKING OPTIONS
FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE:
Option One: Parking Garage located on West Market – 376 Spaces
The garage provides handicap accessibility and access to the Civic Center without exposure to the weather elements! There is an elevator and walkway to provide easy access to the Civic Center.
Option Two: Surface Lot – Corner of
South Main and Spring Street -120 Spaces---for evening and weekend use only. Daytime use (M-F 8 am to 6 pm by monthly parking pass only)
This lot is managed by the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center. Usage of this lot helps support operations and utilities. Day use is limited to monthly parking passes, available through the VMCCC.
For Touring Shows: Contact the business office
for your large vehicle
parking needs.


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Hotel Accomodations

Allen County has several accommodations available for your needs. For detailed information on options in the vicinity, please visit the Lima/Allen County Convention and Visitor's Bureau .

The Civic Center is connected to the Wingate by Wyndham Hotel and to the parking garage located on West Market, as well as several lodging resources within a short driving distance.


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Cynthia Wood, Chief Executive Officer
Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center
7 Town Square • Lima, OH 45801 • Email: cwood@limaciviccenter.com
419-224-5222 Fax 419-224-6964
Tickets 419.224.1552
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