About this Location

Facility Overview

Situated on the picturesque northern edge of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CALPOLY LOT H2 EV2 serves as a pivotal surface parking and electric vehicle charging hub for university affiliates, sports fans, and visitors. Designed as a spacious, open-air surface parking facility, Lot H-2 offers an expansive layout with straightforward circulation aisles and wide parking bays. Because it is completely uncovered with no overhead ramps or low-clearance decks, standard passenger cars, large four-wheel-drive pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, and commercial service vans can navigate and park with ease. Designated stalls within this specific section are outfitted with Level 2 EV charging infrastructure to support the growing demand for green transit across the Central Coast campus.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Lot H-2 is exceptionally well positioned for attendees of campus sporting events, student housing residents, and visitors to academic facilities. Key points of interest within immediate or short walking distance include:

Baggett Stadium & Bob Janssen Field: Located just a 3 to 5-minute walk away, making Lot H-2 an exceptional staging ground for Mustang baseball and softball games.
Cal Poly Sports Complex: Adjacent intramural turf fields, lighted soccer pitches, and sand volleyball courts are within a 4-minute walk.
Poly Canyon Village: Cal Poly’s large residential student apartment community is reachable via pedestrian pathways in under 8 minutes.
Poly Canyon & Architecture Graveyard: The scenic trailhead leading out to the famous outdoor design structures and Poly Canyon hiking trails begins nearby.
Mott Athletics Center & Mustang Memorial Field: Main campus basketball, volleyball, and football venues are located within a brisk 10 to 12-minute walk south along University and Mustang Way.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Drivers can access Lot H-2 via Highland Drive or Via Carta, connecting seamlessly from Highway 1 (Santa Rosa Street) or the iconic Grand Avenue / California Boulevard campus entrances. Entering and exiting the lot is smooth thanks to dual two-way aprons, though minor delays can occur during high-turnout baseball game days or morning academic rush hours. For sustainable connections, the facility is well served by public transit. The SLO Transit bus network operates frequent lines (such as Route 4 and Route 5) across campus, connecting directly to downtown San Luis Obispo and the SLO Amtrak train station. Regional motorists benefit from immediate connections to US-101 and State Route 1 for travel up and down the Central Coast.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Electric Vehicle Charging: Outfitted with dedicated Level 2 EV charging stations managed via the ChargePoint network.
Open-Air Clearance: Completely unobstructed surface parking with unlimited vertical clearance, ideal for roof-racked vehicles and large trucks.
Mobile Payment Integration: Convenient hourly and daily permit purchases enabled via the ParkMobile app and online campus parking portals.
Illumination & Safety: Equipped with nighttime pole lighting and adjacent emergency blue-light call boxes linked to the Cal Poly University Police Department (UPD).
ADA Accessibility: Clearly marked accessible parking stalls situated along paved pathways connecting directly to campus sidewalks.

Ideal For

Electric Vehicle Drivers: Commuters and campus visitors needing reliable Level 2 recharging while attending classes or meetings.
Mustang Athletics Spectators: Fans attending Cal Poly Division I baseball, softball, and club sports tournaments at the northern athletic complex.
Poly Canyon Hikers & Bicyclists: Outdoor enthusiasts looking for convenient access to campus foothills and canyon trails.
Campus Commuters & Guests: Students, faculty, staff, and contractors seeking surface lot parking within quick reach of North Campus facilities.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Cal Poly enforces parking permits strictly through Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) Monday through Friday, with specific regulations also active on weekends during major campus events. Visitors utilizing the EV charging stalls should note that standard campus parking permits (or hourly ParkMobile sessions) are typically required in conjunction with ChargePoint vehicle-charging session fees. Vehicles parked at EV stalls must be actively plugged in and charging to avoid citations. During NCAA game days, arriving 30 to 40 minutes ahead of first pitch ensures a low-stress parking experience.