About this Location

Overview & Suitability

The facility located at 5001 Oak St, Kansas City, MO, is a specialized parking structure primarily serving the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) area. This location is integrated with the Cherry Street Parking Garage, providing essential parking capacity for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the university campus. It is designed to accommodate standard passenger vehicles and offers dedicated infrastructure for modern commuters.

Access, Dimensions & Clearance

The facility is situated within the university complex. Drivers should anticipate typical campus garage navigation, including standard entry and exit lanes. While specific height clearance data is restricted to university facilities management, the garage is built to accommodate standard passenger cars and SUVs common to university settings.

Parking Rates, Tariffs & Booking

Pricing and access at this location are governed by the University of Missouri-Kansas City parking policies. Visitors and transient parkers are encouraged to utilize university-approved payment methods, which may include permit-based access for students and faculty or daily rates for visitors via automated pay stations.

Security & Amenities

This parking facility features modern amenities to enhance user experience, including:

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations: Equipped with two units maintained by ChargePoint.
Well-lit parking environment to ensure safety during evening hours.
Proximity to key academic buildings and campus transit hubs.

Strategic Alternatives

This garage serves as a primary parking hub for the University of Missouri-Kansas City campus, making it an ideal alternative to street parking in the surrounding residential and commercial districts. It provides a reliable, secure, and convenient option for those attending campus events or visiting the immediate vicinity, effectively reducing the need for congested street-side parking.

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Access specs, clearance heights & walking distance to local destinations

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Know Before You Go

Max Vehicle Clearance Height Limit

8' 2" (2.49m) Ground Level / 7' 0" (2.13m) Upper Decks

Ground level accommodates higher-clearance vehicles, but upper levels restrict lifted trucks and roof racks to standard 7-foot limits.

Access Mechanism

Automated License Plate Recognition (Ticketless)

Payment Accepted

Credit Card, Mobile App (ParkMobile / AMP)

Neighbourhood at a Glance 25 venues

6 Hotels

5 Parks

3 Sportss

3 Museums

2 Stadiums

Closest 2 min walk

Furthest 15 min walk

This car park sits within a 15-minute walk of 25 local venues, including Stanley H. Durwood Soccer Stadium and Recreational Field and Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza. Ideal for visitors to the area's hotel scene.

Walking Distance to Destinations

Event Day Traffic Notice: Walking distance to Stanley H. Durwood Soccer Stadium and Recreational Field. Expect heavier pump demand and area congestion on event days.

Stanley H. Durwood Soccer Stadium and Recreational Field Stadium

2m walk • 0.06 mi

Exit the garage onto Cherry Street for immediate access to the stadium sidelines and athletic facilities.

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Durwood Soccer Stadium Stadium

2m walk • 0.09 mi

Exit the garage onto Cherry Street for immediate access to the stadium sidelines and athletic facilities.

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Whole Foods Market Supermarket Plaza

3m walk • 0.14 mi

Turn south on Oak Street to reach the main grocery storefront and dedicated short-term retail pickup lanes.

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