Facility Overview

BGSU Parking Services is situated at the College Park Office Building at 715 Leroy Avenue, on the northwestern edge of the Bowling Green State University campus in Bowling Green, Ohio. Serving as the primary administrative hub for campus vehicle registration, permits, and visitor parking inquiries, the facility features an expansive outdoor surface parking lot (Lot 15 and adjacent College Park visitor stalls). Because the facility is an uncovered, open-air asphalt lot, there are no low-clearance ceiling constraints, offering unrestricted vertical height that effortlessly accommodates standard passenger sedans, pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, and commercial high-roof utility vans.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Positioned directly adjacent to the main BGSU academic core, this facility is strategically located for university visitors, students, and campus event attendees. Key nearby destinations within convenient walking distance include:

• College Park Office Building: Immediately on-site, housing Parking Services, Nontraditional & Transfer Student Services, and Veteran Services.
• Bowen-Thompson Student Union: Approximately 7 to 10 minutes walking southeast, serving as the social, dining, and retail nexus of campus.
• Jerome Library: Roughly 8 to 10 minutes walking distance, an iconic campus landmark and main research facility.
• Stroh Center: Around a 15-minute walk or 3-minute drive, hosting BGSU Falcons basketball, volleyball, and major community concerts.
• Slater Family Ice Arena: Approximately 12 minutes on foot, host to collegiate hockey matches, open ice skating, and figure skating events.
• Downtown Bowling Green: Just 10 to 12 minutes walking west along Wooster Street, featuring popular local restaurants, coffee shops, and independent boutiques.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward via Leroy Avenue and North Mercer Road, with direct access off East Wooster Street (State Route 64/105) and Interstate 75 (Exit 181), located just one mile to the east. Traffic flows smoothly even during class changeovers, with wide turning radii and clear sightlines at lot access gates. Campus connectivity is seamless with the BGSU Shuttle service stopping nearby, linking riders across campus zones, residence halls, and remote lots. Regional travelers can also connect with B.G. Transit and regional GoBus routes operating intercity connections to Columbus, Toledo, and Cleveland.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Spacious, well-paved open-air surface parking with clearly demarcated standard and compact stalls.
• Zero height clearance limitations, catering safely to high-profile trucks, service vans, and rooftop cargo carriers.
• Designated ADA-accessible parking stalls located directly adjacent to the College Park Office Building entrance.
• Flexible payment options via mobile parking applications (such as ParkMobile) alongside online daily guest permits.
• Campus safety infrastructure including overhead pole lighting, emergency blue-light phones nearby, and regular patrols by BGSU Police.
• Short-term visitor spaces explicitly tailored for quick customer service visits to campus administrative departments.

Ideal For

• University Visitors & Guests: Parents, guest lecturers, prospective students, and contractors conducting business at the College Park Office Building or nearby academic halls.
• Commuter Students & Faculty: Convenient parking for registered permit holders and daily pay-as-you-go campus members.
• Athletics & Campus Events: Convenient auxiliary parking for events at Stroh Center, Slater Family Ice Arena, and Doyt L. Perry Stadium.
• Downtown Visitors: Strategic, quiet parking option within walking distance of downtown Bowling Green dining and retail.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Always review posted lot signage at the entrance before parking, as BGSU enforces parking regulations year-round. Short-term visitors to the Parking Services office should use designated visitor spaces and register their license plate through the ParkMobile app or secure a temporary visitor pass inside. Avoid parking in spaces reserved for maintenance vehicles, service docks, or fire lanes. For major university events such as move-in weekend, home football games, or commencement, arrive 20 to 30 minutes early to easily locate parking before surrounding campus lots reach capacity.