It isn’t uncommon to find an abandoned location - it is also much more common to find an abandoned parking lot or indoor garage. Typically, when a big venue gets demolished what manages to stay standing is the parking lot that went along with it. The same can be said for an indoor parking garage. In fact, back in Dallas, the Reunion Arena was completely demolished though the mammoth parking garage remains standing. This tends to be the case due to the fact that potentially, the location can be rented out. However, as you’ll see with these images given the nature of the inside it might not be worth the price – even if the cost is less than a dollar (which it is in most cases).

Updated April 2022: If you're into eerie and creepy places, you'll be happy to know that we've updated this article with more information about these abandoned parking lots and garages.

In this article we feature a variety of locations in both the US and Canada. The US features lots of abandoned lots and garages – particularly in Michigan several areas are completely abandoned. We could have done an article alone on creepy abandoned locations in the Michigan area. However, it should also be noted that the city is on the upswing these days which is great news. Along with Michigan and other US states we take a look at eerie lots and garages located in Japan, Scotland and Australia. For the most part, these deserted areas resemble the lots and garages you might see in a scary flick. Enjoy the article folks and like always be sure to share the article with a friend. Without further ado here are 10 eerie photos of abandoned parking garages and 10 parking lots. Let’s get started!

19 Harrah’s Parking Garage: Lake Charles, Louisiana

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For whatever reason this mammoth lot remains intact despite the fact that it was abandoned more than a decade ago back in 2005. Making matters worse, the locals have complained about the parking garage due to various suspicious activities over the years. In just two years, the police got a total of 40 calls according to the American Press. On the inside the garage is filled with various graffiti art.

Locals consider this building a massive liability. Although it should be noted that the reported costs to tear it down aren’t cheap at $700,000 according to the American Press. Whether it stays or goes remains an ongoing issue.

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18 Reunion Arena Parking Garage: Dallas, Texas

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Before the American Airlines Center, the Dallas Stars and Dallas Mavericks were playing in the Reunion Area. The venue fit roughly 18,630. The building officially closed and was completely demolished. It might have been kept for the purpose of film-making however it was ultimately closed down.

What still remains intact is the massive parking lot. Although it’s extremely creepy on the inside, the view on the very top is a breathtaking one. Though given the size of the parking garage and the eerie factor it might not be worth the ride to the top.

17 Ghost Parking Lot: Hamden Plaza, Connecticut

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A parking lot with cars covered in pavement. This was the eerie scene in Connecticut for 25 years. The cars just sat their eerily covered in pavement. It was quite the scene and a creepy one at that. However, in 2003 the display was finally gone and instead what now stands is just one barren parking lot in terrible condition without the rides buried in pavement.

As for why the cars were finally taken out, according to Jalopnik there were condition concerns; “Fifteen years into its existence, weeds were poking through the asphalt, growing over the cars. Bits of concrete had fallen off as the local skater kids, with not much else to do, discovered the pleasures of jumping over the half exposed auto carcasses.”

16 Nuclear Disaster Parking Lot: Fukushima Prefecture, Japan

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Back in March 2011 a powerful earthquake led by a tsunami destroyed the Fukushima nuclear plant. The area became a hazardous one with various radioactive materials out in the open along with numerous explosions. The area was completely evacuated and making matters that much worse according to News Weeks inhabitants living in an 18-mile radius weren’t allowed to return home.

What’s truly creepy about the location these days is the fact that nature has completely taken over. Cars are covered in plants – due to the health risks owners of the vehicles were unable to take their cars back home.

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15 Fear Parking Garage: Montreal, Quebec

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Due to several horror movie flicks and a bunch of other real-life scenarios, some might have a fear of parking garages let alone abandoned parking garages. This location in Montreal took things a step further. Not only is the area covered in filth and completely abandoned but the message on the outside sends a chilling statement. It reads “peur” which means fear in French.

The term is written not once, not twice but five times, enough for anyone to notice. We don’t expect local Montrealers to be sneaking in the lot with such a statement on the outside. However it does seem like a cool area to shoot a horror film.

14 Quiet Voices Parking Lot: Champaign, Illinois

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Not only is this Chicago area completely deserted but these days it goes by the name of “The Quiet Voice Parking Lot.” Creepy huh? The location itself looks suitable enough for any type of nightmare. However, what’s truly chilling about the location is the writing on the middle pole, it reads “when strange quiet voices are telling you something is wrong you should listen.”

Yup, that’s pretty darn chilling and enough to make any knowledgeable human-being stay away from the location. The red and black writing just makes the message that much more chilling. We doubt anyone steals the sign and hangs it up in there room.

13 Vacated Airport Lot: Ontario, Canada

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We typically think of downtown Toronto and its beauty, however, it does have some less than stellar parts as well, like all cities typically do. This abandoned location is nearby the airport – we really hope those that are just arriving to Ontario don’t pass by the area.

In fact, they would probably make a U-turn and head back to their location. It’s a creepy area and a parking lot that is totally abandoned these days. One of the typical signs of abandonment is the lack of maintenance. These days the area is not only deserted, but it also features green coming out of the foundation. Unless it gets cleaned up it’ll look like a garden at this rate.

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12 Silverdome Parking Lot: Pontiac, Michigan

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An abandoned NFL stadium likely has a massive parking lot. This is the case in Detroit. However instead of letting the area remain completely abandoned, Volkswagen decided to stash a lot of vehicles at the creepy location.

What makes this story so eerie is the fact that according to David Tracy of Jalopnik, several have been stolen throughout the years with numerous models also getting sold. Most of the cars on the lot failed emissions tests with Volkswagen. They aren’t scrap, the vehicles just need a couple of tweaks here and there. Surreal to think that what was once a parking lot for Detroit Lions fans is now an abandoned area for theft.

11 Genesee Towers Parking Garage: Flint, Michigan

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It was the tallest building in Flint, Michigan at the time. Inside of the building it contained a massive parking garage. Ultimately this became another failed building in the Detroit area. After years of abandonment the building was demolished for good. As you’ll see in this article it isn’t the first nor will it be the last abandoned parking area in the state of Michigan.

Due to health concerns, the building ended up closing down with companies relocating out of the building. It got so bad in November of 2007 that the entire East 1st Street needed to close down due to heavy concrete falling. The inside of the building was completely reduced to filth even before getting demolished. The parking lot was the creepiest part of the tower. It even scared graffiti artists away.

10 Eastern Parking Garage: Nara Dreamland

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Just taking images of this abandoned parking lot wasn’t the easiest for photographer Florian. A man from Japan caught the photographer and threatened to call the police for his involvement at the abandoned parking garage. The area is made up of both a garage and parking lot. Nara Dreamland is an abandoned theme park. It opened way back in the early 1960s but was forced to close in 2006 due to economic issues because of attendance decreasing over the years.

The costs to maintain the area weren’t cheap. The indoor garage alone featured 4 levels. The view from the top garage is actually pretty nice. However, the reality on the inside is one creepy parking garage and one nobody wants to stay in. An abandoned theme park and parking lot is a perfect recipe for any scary film - this location is a nightmare come to life basically.

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9 Baker Ranch Parking Lot: Almaden, San Jose

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“It’s not to say that this landmark “agricultural” themed site with “architecture and structure” cannot be restored for continued preservation. The city itself describes it as a subject for landmark status and historic inventory; but, they do not appear to be taking charge with its preservation, aside from assisting upkeep in any known capacity.”

Well that’s not the best sales pitch for this location that is up for grabs according to the De Anza Post. The headline doesn’t do the sale any favors either reading “adjacent to abandoned park & ride lot." Photos of the parking lot are real creepy however the abandoned homes and building in the background might be worse. It seems like a silent area and one that nobody should visit, especially for a quick nap....

8 The Film Parking Garage: Gold Coast South, Australia

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You know this abandoned garage might be pretty bad due to the fact that several films have shot scenes at the location. Judging by the eerie photo everything about it seems like the typical parking garage setting that usually doesn’t end well for a certain character in a flick.

Let’s be honest however, it does seem to be the perfect setting to shoot such a film – though in truth nobody in the right mind would sneak into the area alone. Let’s leave that to the films crews and nobody else. At least this parking garage isn’t a total waste these days.

7 Walmart Parking Lot: Greyfields, New Jersey

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It might look like a completely abandoned Walmart parking lot however according to Together North Jersey the establishment is still being put to use as a storage area. However, that was then and who knows if the location is still being occupied today. Chances are the area is just collection dust.

Greyfields is a town on the decline and one that features various abandoned locations. There’s just something about an abandoned Walmart isn’t there? Perhaps side-stepping Greyfields isn’t the worst idea for that next trip. Also a fun fact, a goat was recently rescued at Walmart parking lot.

6 Automated Parking Garage: Edinburgh, Scotland

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According to David Tracy of Jalopnik, cars sat in an abandoned parking garage for 15 years. In Scotland, it is known at the Robot Parking Garage. It was suggested that cars were in fact still stuck in the garage however nobody really knew for sure. The speculation was proven to be correct when the lot was torn down.

Various photos exposed some cars still stuck on the inside. The cars stuck inside aren’t the most glamorous. Among the lot is an Austin Maestro along with a Fiat Uno. Sadly it is time for both the garage and cars to go. In its place will be $30 million office block project.

5 Love Canal Parking Lot: Niagara Falls, New York

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It definitely doesn’t look all that lovely these days. Sadly the area needed to be evacuated due to pollution and dangerous toxic wastes. It led to the total abandonment of the area. The cleanup of the area definitely did not come cheap nor was it a short rebuild.

To clean the area it took some steep money costing $400 million in total. Oh, and the redevelopment also took 21 years. Lots of areas remain totally deserted including this outdoor parking lot. The parking lot looks more like a forest these days compared to a place where you would park a car at.

4 Mexicantown Parking Garage: Mexicantown, Detroit

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It isn’t uncommon to find a totally abandoned building when visiting the Michigan area. Heck even downtown Detroit features various unfinished projects along abandoned projects. However, it should also be noted that the city is currently rebuilding and on the upswing these days - Little Caesars Arena is among the more glamorous newly created buildings in recent years.

Mexicantown was among the more popular Detroit communities back in the day. However, like so many other places the area has failed to develop over the years. Among one of the abandoned areas is this parking lot littered with graffiti. It looks suitable for a Saw flick so for that reason most of us would probably not spend the night.

3 Toner Institute Parking Lot: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Back in the late 1800s the Toner Institute was a school for boys. It was similar to a Military type of school. The school was taken care of by priests and nuns. Now we might be insinuating, but nevertheless images of the school are pretty darn creepy.

Perhaps it’s the retro aspect of it all that gives some of us the creeps. The school was eventually closed and completely abandoned. The building remains to this day along with the eerie parking lot you see in the photo above. Perhaps civilians of the Pittsburgh area should find another lot to nap in. This one just doesn’t feel all that right.

2 Graffiti Parking Garage: St. Louis, Missouri

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Similar to Michigan, Missouri has various abandoned areas. However, it seems like artists are putting these places to good use – at least in their own eyes. St. Louis in particular is known as one of the best destinations in the US for graffiti art. So much so that Trip Advisor actually has multiple pages dedicated to some of the best spots.

However the reviews also suggest that certain areas are of the “not so safe” variety. The location above has both the features of a stunning setting yet in the words of Trip Advisor reviews, “not so safe” as well. Most of us would probably snap a picture of the location and then proceed to run like hell...

1 Mysterious Parking Meter & Lot: Chicago, Illinois

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The real kicker of this abandoned parking lot is the deserted Parking Meter that is still intact despite the area being completely deserted. It really just adds to the creepy allure of it all. These parking meters tend to be few and far between with technological advancement being made and replacing the old school models you see in the photo above.

The old parking meters have been around for quite some time. They originated in the US way back in the summer of 1928. The electrical one’s we typically see today originated in the early 2000s.

Sources: Jalopnik.com, MLive.com, ArchDaily.com