Navigating Parking at Kent State University: A Comprehensive Guide
Kent State University, nestled along the Cuyahoga River, offers a vibrant downtown experience with a blend of historic charm and modern urban renewal. Navigating the campus and surrounding areas requires understanding the available parking options. This guide provides detailed information on parking for visitors, students, and attendees of various events.
Downtown Kent Parking
Downtown Kent is known for its locally owned shops and restaurants in a walkable retail district. To facilitate visits, an interactive map is available to locate shops, restaurants, parking, and other amenities. This map is particularly useful for finding available public parking. During downtown events, parking demand increases, but outlying lots offer convenient alternatives with a short walk to destinations.
Campus Parking Options for Visitors
Visitors to the Kent Campus have several parking options:
- Parking Meters/Passport Mobile Payment Zones: Available for short-term parking.
- Pay Station Permits: Permits can be purchased from pay stations located in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center lot or the C-Campus Center Drive lot.
- Student Center Visitor's Lot: This lot offers a maximum rate of $7.50 per visit and is available Monday through Friday, as well as on weekends.
- One-Day Permits: Available for $4 from Parking Services.
- Evening and Weekend Visitor's Permit: A permit costs $30 per semester from Parking Services.
For a visual guide, refer to the visitor parking guide (PDF) and visitor parking map (PDF) for short-term parking options, and the visitor weekend map (PDF) for weekend parking options.
Designated Parking Areas
Specific locations on campus have designated visitor parking areas:
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Academic Departments
Visitors to academic departments may obtain a visitor's permit from the respective department. It is advisable to call the department prior to the visit for specific parking instructions.
DeWeese Health Center
Visitors and patients can park in the designated spaces in the R6 DeWeese parking lot. If a parking ticket is received during the visit, it should be given to the University Health Services receptionist.
Human Resource Services and Solutions (HRSS)
Located in Heer Hall off Loop Road, HRSS offers visitor parking next to the building. Visitors must register their license plate number and sign the visitor's log at the receptionist's desk.
Ice Arena
The Ice Arena is located at the corner of Loop Road and Johnson Drive. Non-permit holders can purchase time through a meter or the Passport mobile payment zone.
Information Services
Information Services is located in Stewart Hall off Loop Road. Visitor parking is available in front of the building, and visitors must register their license plate number and sign the visitor's log at the receptionist's desk.
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Kent Student Center
The Kent Student Center visitor's lot is located in front of the Student Center on Summit Street, with a maximum rate of $7.50 per visit, applicable Monday through Friday and on weekends.
Kent State University Museum
Located at the corner of State Route 59 and Lincoln Street, the museum provides visitor parking spaces adjacent to the building in the R1 Rockwell parking lot. Visitors must register their vehicle license plate number and sign the visitor's log upon entrance.
May 4 Visitor Center & Memorial
There are two dedicated visitor spaces located in the Taylor Hall parking lot. Visitors must register their vehicle license plate number and sign the visitor's log upon entrance to the Visitor Center. Additionally, parking meters are available around the Taylor Hall parking lot off Midway Drive.
Office of the University Architect (OUA)
OUA is located in Harbourt Hall off Loop Road. Visitor parking is available next to the building, and visitors must register their license plate number and sign the visitor's log at the receptionist's desk.
Portage Hike & Bike Trail
Parking Services has reserved free 4-hour parking in the Summit East lot and at Dix Stadium for those using the trail. Both lots are located off Summit Street.
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Procurement
Procurement is located in Harbourt Hall off Loop Road. Visitor parking is available next to the building, and visitors must register their license plate number and sign the visitor's log at the receptionist's desk.
Schwartz Center
The Schwartz Center is located on the corner of Morris Road and Summit Street. Visitors can park in one of the visitor's spaces located in the R12 parking lot.
Student Accessibility Services
Students taking a test or visiting the Office of Student Accessibility Services must park in their assigned parking lot, the Student Center visitor's lot, or pay to park zones.
Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC)
Non-permit holders may purchase a temporary permit from the pay station (kiosk) located within the SRWC lot or through the Passport mobile payment app.
University Library
The University Library is located on Risman Plaza, across from the Kent Student Center. Visitor parking is available in the Kent Student Center visitor’s lot for a maximum rate of $7.50 per visit, applicable Monday through Friday and on weekends.
Athletic Event Parking
Parking for athletic events varies by sport:
Baseball
Park in either of the Sports Complex lots located on Campus Center Drive.
Basketball
Parking areas for Men's Basketball are located along Summit Street. Visitors who park in the Kent Student Center visitor's lot must pay to park in this lot Monday - Friday. There is no charge on weekends. Free Basketball parking is located in the large parking lots located on the south side of Summit Street.
Football
Park in the Dix Stadium lot. Due to limited parking at the stadium, fans are encouraged to park in one of the following parking lots along Summit Street and ride the free shuttle to Dix Stadium: Summit East, University Facilities Management, C-Science, R5, Student Center visitor's lot, R12, and the C-Campus Center lot.
Gymnastics, Volleyball, and Wrestling
Park in the Student Center visitor's lot. Maximum rate: $7.50 per visit. Friday and on weekends.
Ice Hockey
Park in the Ice Arena parking lot. Non-permit holders may purchase time through a meter or the Passport mobile payment zone.
Soccer and Track & Field
Park in the Field House parking lot.
Softball
Park in the Dix Stadium parking lot.
Campus Event Parking
Cartwright Hall
Those attending events in Cartwright Hall may park in the nearby parking lots.
Center for Performing Arts
Parking information for events at Ludwig Recital Hall and Wright-Curtis Theatre can usually be found on the event details or by contacting the Center for Performing Arts.
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