About this Location

Facility Overview

Situated directly at 1400 Washington Avenue in Albany, New York, this expansive campus parking facility serves the University at Albany (SUNY Albany) Uptown Campus. Designed primarily as an open-air surface parking complex with multiple dedicated visitor and commuter zones—such as the prominent Collins Circle Visitor Lot and adjacent perimeter lots—the facility accommodates high-volume traffic with clear circulation lanes and well-demarcated bays. Because the vast majority of parking areas here are surface-level lots, there are no restrictive vertical height clearances or overhead barriers to navigate, making it exceptionally accommodating for standard passenger cars, large SUVs, pickup trucks, and high-roof passenger or utility vans.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

This parking location serves as the principal gateway to the iconic Edward Durell Stone-designed Uptown Campus and major Capital District collegiate attractions:

Academic Podium & Campus Center: A short 3 to 5-minute walk connects visitors to lecture halls, the University Library, campus dining halls, and student services.
Broadview Center (formerly SEFCU Arena): Located within a 7 to 10-minute stroll, hosting NCAA Division I Great Danes basketball games, family entertainment, and commencement ceremonies.
Bob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium: Home to Great Danes football and soccer matches, reachable in under 10 minutes on foot.
University Art Museum: Positioned at the core of the academic complex, offering contemporary exhibitions just minutes away.
Albany Nanotech Complex & Harriman State Campus: Located directly adjacent or a short 3-minute drive down Washington Avenue.
Crossgates Mall: One of the region\'s largest shopping and dining destinations, located approximately 5 minutes west along Washington Avenue Ext / Western Avenue.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward via the arterial Washington Avenue corridor, with secondary access points via Western Avenue (Route 20) and University Drive. The campus loop road circles all primary facilities, allowing smooth flow toward major thoroughfares. Motorists enjoy direct, immediate access to Interstate 87 (Adirondack Northway), Interstate 90 (NYS Thruway), and Route 85. For public transportation, the Collins Circle hub is served directly by the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) bus lines, including frequent express routes connecting directly to downtown Albany, the Empire State Plaza, and regional transit stations.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Spacious, well-marked open-air surface bays offering effortless parking for vehicles of all sizes.
Automated multi-space pay stations along with convenient mobile payment integration (such as ParkMobile).
Designated accessible parking spaces (ADA compliant) situated near pedestrian crosswalks and curb ramps.
Equipped with high-output perimeter campus lighting, emergency blue-light call boxes, and routine patrols by the University Police Department (UPD).
Dedicated electric vehicle (EV) charging stations located in designated campus visitor and faculty bays.
Direct access to campus shuttle stops providing convenient circulator rides across academic quads.

Ideal For

Prospective students, families, and guests attending official UAlbany campus tours and admissions meetings.
Collegiate sports fans attending Great Danes football, basketball, or lacrosse events at Casey Stadium and Broadview Center.
Visiting academic scholars, conference delegates, and guest lecturers attending campus symposiums.
State workers and contractors conducting business with nearby university research facilities or the Harriman State Office Campus.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Campus parking regulations are strictly enforced by university parking authorities, typically between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on weekdays. Always enter your vehicle registration plate correctly at the digital pay station or via the ParkMobile app upon arrival. During high-profile commencement ceremonies, homecoming weekends, or major athletics matchups, spaces fill quickly; aim to arrive at least 30 to 45 minutes prior to scheduled events to secure a stall near your target venue.