Public Works FAQs

Contact the State of Ohio Department of Natural Resources at 216.881.8141

Yes, you can rent the facility for up to 4 hours. There is a rental fee: residents $150, non-residents $175. There are no facilities for receptions, so food and beverages are not allowed. Call 216.664.3103 for further details.

For details, including permit application, click here.

Mailing Address:
Cleveland Public Auditorium & Conference Center
500 Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114

216.348.2200Location/Directions –
The Public Auditorium and Conference Center is conveniently located in downtown Cleveland at East 6th between St. Clair Avenue and Lakeside Avenue.

From the Airport: Follow the signs leaving the airport to 71 North, Cleveland. Take 71 North to East 9th Street Exit. Go North on East 9th Street eight Traffic lights to St. Clair Avenue. Turn left onto St. Clair Avenue. The Public Auditorium and Conference Center garage entrance will be on the right after the East 6th Street traffic light.

From the South: Take either I-77 or I-71 to downtown Cleveland. Exit either interstate at the East 9th Street exit. Go North on East 9th Street eight Traffic lights to St. Clair Avenue. Turn left onto St. Clair Avenue. The Public Auditorium and Conference Center garage entrance will be on the right after the East 6th Street traffic light.

From the East: Take I-90/Route 2 West (stay on Route 2) West into downtown Cleveland. Exit at East 9th Street exit. Turn left (south) at the end of the exit ramp. Continue three lights to St. Clair Avenue and make a right. The Public Auditorium and Conference Center garage entrance will be on the right after the East 6th Street traffic light.

From the West: Take I-90 East to downtown Cleveland. Exit at the east 9th Street exit. Follow East 9th Street North to St. Clair Avenue. Turn left onto St. Clair. The Public Auditorium and Conference Center garage entrance will be on the right after the East 6th Street traffic light.

From the East on the Ohio Turnpike: Get off at Exit 11 from Ohio Turnpike. Follow signs for 77 North. Take 77 North to East 9th Street exit. Go North on East 9th Street eight traffic lights to St. Clair Avenue and turn left. The Public Auditorium and Conference Center garage entrance will be on the right after the East 6th Street traffic light.

From the West on the Ohio Turnpike: Get off at Exit 10 from Ohio Turnpike. Follow signs for 71 North. Take 71 North to East 9th Street exit. Go North on East 9th Street eight traffic lights to St. Clair Avenue and turn left. The Public Auditorium and Conference Center garage entrance will be on the right after the East 6th Street traffic light.