Facility Overview

The BGSU Stroh Center Parking facility (primarily designated as Lot U on campus maps) serves as the primary gateway for visitors arriving at Bowling Green State University’s premier indoor arena. Located along Alumni Drive directly adjacent to East Wooster Street, this spacious, outdoor surface lot provides seamless vehicle access right to the doorstep of the Stroh Center. Designed to handle significant visitor traffic during Division I athletic games, university commencements, and touring entertainment events, the facility features broad drive lanes and well-demarcated stalls. Because it is an open-air surface lot with no overhead barriers or height restrictions, it offers unlimited vertical clearance, making it effortlessly accommodating for standard passenger cars, minivans, full-sized SUVs, lifted pickup trucks, and high-roof vans.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Positioned on the eastern edge of the Bowling Green State University campus, this parking area places drivers moments away from the university’s premier athletic and academic hubs:

• Stroh Center: Direct immediate access (under a 1-minute walk) to the 4,300+ seat venue hosting BGSU Falcons men’s and women’s basketball, Falcon volleyball, concerts, and commencement ceremonies.
• Doyt L. Perry Stadium: BGSU’s football stadium is situated just across East Wooster Street, approximately a 5 to 7-minute walk (0.3 miles) to the east.
• Slater Family Ice Arena: Home to Falcon hockey and public skating sessions, located just a short 7 to 10-minute walk (0.4 miles) north across campus grounds.
• BGSU Main Campus & Bowen-Thompson Student Union: Reachable in approximately 12 to 15 minutes on foot or via campus transit shuttles.
• Wooster Street Commercial District: Features numerous popular student-friendly eateries, fast-casual dining spots, and local coffee shops within a 5 to 10-minute stroll.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Arriving at the Stroh Center lot is straightforward for out-of-town drivers and local commuters alike. The parking area sits directly off East Wooster Street via Alumni Drive and Campbell Hill Road, located just seconds west of Interstate 75 (Exit 181). This prime proximity to I-75 makes it one of the quickest BGSU parking destinations to reach and clear out from after major events. For public transit connections, the campus is serviced by BGSU Campus Shuttle routes and BGO (Bowling Green Transit), connecting visitors to academic buildings, residence halls, and downtown Bowling Green with multiple stops nearby along Wooster Street.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Expansive Surface Parking: Ample ground-level parking spaces laid out for quick, intuitive navigation.
• Dedicated Accessible Stalls: Designated ADA accessible parking bays located prominently on the east perimeter of the Stroh Center building for level, step-free venue entry.
• Modern Lighting & Safety: Equipped with overhead campus illumination, emergency call towers, and regular campus police patrols.
• Digital Payment Integration: Visitor parking operations are managed via mobile app systems (such as ParkMobile/Text2Park) and online visitor permits during enforced campus periods.
• Unlimited Clearance: Open-sky design easily accommodates oversized vehicles, rooftop cargo carriers, and utility trucks without ceiling clearance constraints.

Ideal For

• Falcons Athletics Fans: Attendees of men’s and women’s NCAA basketball games and Falcon volleyball matches.
• Concert & Event Patrons: Guests attending university commencements, community expos, trade shows, and live music performances at the Stroh Center.
• Visiting Families & Prospective Students: Families attending admissions campus tours or student orientations.
• Slater Ice Arena & Perry Stadium Visitors: Convenient spillover or preferred parking for university-wide athletics and homecoming gatherings.

Visitor & Driver Tips

During high-attendance basketball games and graduation ceremonies, traffic exiting toward East Wooster Street can experience short congestion periods; exiting eastward toward Campbell Hill Road or Mercer Road can provide a smoother bypass onto regional roads. Always check BGSU Athletics and Parking Services announcements prior to arrival, as event parking rates or permit enforcement policies may supersede standard hourly visitor regulations. When using mobile payment apps for non-event day visitor parking, ensure your vehicle’s license plate is accurately entered to avoid parking citations.