About this Location

Facility Overview

The Allequippa Street Parking Garage is a multi-level parking facility positioned strategically on the upper campus of the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh’s vibrant Oakland district. Situated along Allequippa Street between Sutherland Drive and Darragh Street, this structured garage offers sheltered and well-maintained parking bays designed to serve university students, faculty, staff, medical visitors, and sports fans alike. The garage accommodates standard passenger vehicles, compact cars, minivans, and mid-to-large SUVs with clearly marked stalls and smooth turning radials. However, due to standard overhead clearances common in modern university parking garages (typically around 6 feet 8 inches to 7 feet), drivers operating high-top commercial vans, lifted trucks, or vehicles with elevated roof racks should verify clearance signage at the facility entrance before entering.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Perched high in Pittsburgh\'s Oakland neighborhood, this garage provides unbeatable walking proximity to many of the University of Pittsburgh’s premier athletic and residential hubs:

Petersen Events Center: Located just a 2 to 4-minute walk away, making it one of the absolute best parking locations for Pitt Panthers men’s and women’s basketball games, commencement ceremonies, and major arena concerts.
Petersen Sports Complex: Home to Pitt’s baseball, softball, and soccer programs, situated less than a 5-minute stroll up the ridge.
Fitzgerald Field House & Trees Hall: Pitt’s historic athletic venues and aquatic facilities are accessible within a short 3 to 6-minute walk.
Sutherland Hall & Upper Campus Dormitories: Directly adjacent to student residential halls, dining facilities, and campus recreational centers.
UPMC Presbyterian & Western Psychiatric Hospital: Located downhill along Terrace and Lothrop Streets, accessible via a brisk 8 to 12-minute walk or via university and health system shuttles.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Vehicular ingress and egress are arranged directly off Allequippa Street, providing swift links to Robinson Street, Fifth Avenue, and Forbes Avenue leading down into Central Oakland and Downtown Pittsburgh. Drivers traveling from I-376 (Penn-Lincoln Parkway) can exit at Forbes Avenue or Bates Street to navigate up into Upper Oakland without getting trapped in high-density campus pedestrian zones. Following major games or sold-out arena shows at the Petersen Events Center, traffic control officers frequently direct flow along Allequippa Street to ensure prompt egress toward Centre Avenue or Bigelow Boulevard. Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) bus lines operate close by along Allequippa and Fifth Avenue, and frequent University of Pittsburgh campus shuttles stop nearby to transport passengers between Upper and Lower Oakland campus hubs effortlessly.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Multi-deck covered parking safeguarding vehicles from snow, ice, and summer heat.
Well-illuminated interiors equipped with closed-circuit surveillance cameras (CCTV) and Pitt Police campus call boxes.
Designated ADA accessible parking stalls situated convenient to elevators and ground exits.
Automated payment kiosks accepting all major credit and debit cards, along with digital campus parking validation capabilities.
Smooth directional navigation, floor numbering, and clearly striped parking lanes.
Immediate connectivity to university pedestrian walkways and internal stair towers.

Ideal For

Game-Day Fans & Concertgoers: Anyone attending Pitt Panthers basketball games, volleyball tournaments, or arena shows at the Petersen Events Center.
Collegiate Athletic Spectators: Families and fans cheering on NCAA baseball, soccer, and softball at the Petersen Sports Complex.
Campus Visitors & Parents: Families visiting students residing in Sutherland Hall, Panther Hall, or Pennsylvania Hall.
UPMC & University Commuters: Staff and university personnel seeking dependable upper-campus parking options.

Visitor & Driver Tips

On high-profile Pitt basketball game days or major arena concert nights, parking demand surges quickly; arriving 45 to 60 minutes before tip-off or curtain call ensures you navigate past traffic congestion smoothly and secure a preferred spot. If you plan to explore lower Oakland landmarks such as the Cathedral of Learning or the Carnegie Museums afterward, consider hopping on a university or municipal bus route at the foot of the hill to avoid the steep hike back up Allequippa Street. Always take note of your garage level and bay number upon parking, and confirm posted maximum clearance heights if you are driving a tall SUV equipped with cargo boxes.