On Monday, Sept. 8, public parking at the Recreation Center Lot adjacent to the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center transitioned to a mobile payment zone, and the gates of the parking lot will remain open permanently. The change will better serve the variety of customers in this area and reduce future the costs related to parking equipment upgrades. 

From 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, public users will park in spaces marked with signs for mobile payment zones and pay for their hourly parking using the app, website, or text. Outside of those hours, drivers may park for free and park in any open space in the Recreation Center Lot.  

Previously, payment was required 24/7, so this change offers more flexibility for evening and weekend use. 

Spaces not marked as mobile payment zone are reserved for Parking Lot 11 permits from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. A valid Parking Lot 11 permit is required to park in these spaces during those hours, and a citation will be issued if you park in a reserved space without a valid permit. 

Outside of permit hours, these spaces are open for public parking, which includes permit holders. 

Frequently asked questions

I park at 7 a.m. on Tuesdays to work out for an hour, shower, and leave by 8:30 a.m.

1. Which spaces can I park my vehicle? 

   1. Park in a space marked as mobile payment zone because you will be parked past 7:30 a.m. on a weekday. If you park in a space marked as reserved for permit holders, you may be issued a citation.

2. Do I need to pay? 

   1. Yes, you need to pay but you will only be charged for the time between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. When you arrive, you will create a parking session and select the time your session will begin and end. The system by default will not charge you for any time parked during the free hours.

I park at 7:30 a.m. on Saturdays to work out for an hour, enjoy a smoothie, and leave by 9 a.m.

1. Which spaces can I park my vehicle? 

   1. You can park your vehicle in any space in the parking lot.

2. Do I need to pay? 

   1. No, you do not need to pay or begin a parking session with the mobile payment system.

I park at 4 p.m. on a Wednesday to go to the Main Library and leave by 6 p.m.

1. Which spaces can I park my vehicle? 

   1. Park in a space marked as mobile payment zone because you will be parked before 4:30 p.m. on a weekday. If you park in a space marked as reserved for permit holders, you may be issued a citation.

2. Do I need to pay? 

   1. Yes, you need to pay but you will only be charged for the time between 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. When you arrive, you will create a parking session and select the time your session will begin and end. The system by default will not charge you for any time parked during the free hours.