About this Location

Facility Overview

The Barry Center Lot is a dedicated open-air surface parking facility situated on the scenic suburban campus of Robert Morris University (RMU) in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. Serving students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors, the lot is placed adjacent to the Edward A. Barry Center—a core academic hub known for technology, communication, and administrative functions. Because it is a flat, uncovered outdoor lot, it features open-sky headroom with no overhead clearance restrictions, making it exceptionally accommodating not only for compact sedans and crossover SUVs, but also for full-size pickup trucks, passenger vans, and high-profile utility vehicles. The lot provides marked stalls, clear drive aisles, and convenient pedestrian pathways connecting directly to campus quads and academic buildings.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located in the heart of the RMU campus, the Barry Center Lot serves as an essential jumping-off point for academic, cultural, and collegiate athletic events:

UPMC Events Center: Located just a brief 5- to 7-minute walk across campus, this premier 4,000-seat multipurpose venue hosts NCAA Division I RMU Colonials basketball and volleyball games, touring concerts, graduation ceremonies, and major regional conferences.
Joe Walton Stadium: Approximately a 6-minute walk away, home to Colonials football and lacrosse matches.
Nicholson Center & Campus Bookstore: Within a 3- to 4-minute walk, featuring student dining facilities, conference spaces, and university merchandise.
University Boulevard Commercial Corridor: A quick 3-minute drive connects drivers to a bustling retail and dining strip along PA-51, offering popular eateries, cafes, and hotels.
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): Located only 10 to 12 minutes southwest, making campus easily accessible for out-of-state visitors and prospective students.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Vehicular ingress and egress to the Barry Center Lot are straightforward via Campus Drive, which connects directly to University Boulevard (PA-51) and Montour Run Road. Drivers arriving from Interstate 376 (Beaver Valley Expressway) will find seamless arterial connections leading into the campus grounds. After major evening games or campus-wide convocations, egress traffic is smoothly filtered toward PA-51 and surrounding bypass roads. For visitors utilizing public transit, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) bus routes—including the 21 Coraopolis and 25 Robinson Express services—operate along the campus perimeter and University Boulevard, offering transit links into Downtown Pittsburgh and Robinson Town Centre.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous driving lanes and no vertical clearance limits accommodate vehicles of all heights.
ADA Accessible Stalls: Clearly marked disabled parking spaces with paved ramp transitions leading directly to Barry Center building entrances.
Campus Security & Illumination: High-mast exterior lighting throughout the lot, augmented by regular patrols from the Robert Morris University Police Department and nearby campus emergency blue-light phones.
Pedestrian Connectivity: Well-maintained paved sidewalks and walkways linking directly to academic classrooms, lecture halls, and event arenas.
Winter Maintenance: Dedicated university grounds crews provide continuous snow removal and salting during western Pennsylvania winter weather.

Ideal For

Students, Faculty & University Staff: Convenient daily academic parking for classes, laboratory work, and administrative offices at the Barry Center.
RMU Colonials Athletics & Concert Fans: A practical campus parking option for events at the UPMC Events Center and Joe Walton Stadium.
Prospective Students & Families: Ideal for visiting campus tours, university open houses, and academic department visits.
Conference & Seminar Attendees: Well-suited for business professionals attending workshops and meetings hosted within university facilities.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Because this lot is located on an active collegiate campus, Robert Morris University parking regulations are strictly enforced. Visitors should verify parking permit requirements through the RMU Department of Public Safety or follow posted guest parking guidelines before leaving their vehicle. During major ticketed concerts and Division I basketball matchups at the UPMC Events Center, nearby campus parking lots fill rapidly; arriving at least 45 minutes prior to start times ensures easy space selection and avoids event-day pedestrian congestion along Campus Drive.