Facility Overview
The Carpenter Shop Parking Lot is an open-air surface parking facility situated on Schuyler Drive within the Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg (formerly Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania) campus in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. Designed to serve university operations, trade staff, and campus visitors, the lot offers a practical, flat-grade parking layout nestled within the university\'s upper campus area. Because it is an outdoor lot with no overhead barriers or height restrictions, it provides unobstructed vertical clearance suitable for a wide spectrum of vehicles, including standard passenger sedans, crossover utility vehicles, full-size pickup trucks, and high-roof work or maintenance vans.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Located on the upper grounds of Bloomsburg University, this lot provides convenient access to various academic, athletic, and operational facilities across campus:
- Bloomsburg University Athletic Facilities: Situated within easy walking distance (approx. 5 to 8 minutes) of Redman Stadium, Nelson Field House, and the Steph Pettit Athletic Complex, making it a viable area for collegiate sporting events.
- Upper Campus Residential Communities: Close proximity to upper campus student living quarters, including the Jessica S. Kozloff Apartments and Montgomery Place Apartments.
- Lower Campus & Academic Core: Located just a brief walk or campus shuttle ride away from Carver Hall, the Haas Center for the Arts, and the Harvey A. Andruss Library.
- Downtown Bloomsburg: Main Street’s vibrant collection of local diners, cafes, student-favorite eateries, and boutique shops is situated roughly 1 mile south down the hill.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
The Carpenter Shop Parking Lot is accessed directly off Schuyler Drive, which connects through campus via Country Club Drive and Lightstreet Road (PA Route 487). The location offers straightforward regional highway connectivity, positioned less than 2 miles from Interstate 80 (Exit 236) and easily accessible from US Route 11. Bloomsburg University operates regular campus shuttle services connecting the upper and lower campuses, allowing visitors and commuters to park on the upper tier and transition seamlessly to downtown connections or lower campus lecture halls without needing to re-park.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous outdoor bays with standard stall dimensions and no vertical clearance restrictions.
- Campus Safety & Lighting: Equipped with overhead campus lighting and routinely monitored by Commonwealth University Police and Public Safety patrols.
- ADA Accessible Stalls: Designated accessible parking spaces marked with official signage near primary pedestrian walkways.
- Pedestrian Infrastructure: Connected to paved campus footpaths and crosswalks leading toward major academic buildings and athletic complexes.
Ideal For
- University Staff & Tradespeople: Ideal for facility personnel, maintenance contractors, and university staff working in and around the shop facilities.
- Bloomsburg Huskies Fans: Convenient overflow and game-day proximity for events at Redman Stadium and Nelson Field House.
- Campus Visitors: Great for guests touring the upper campus, attending sports clinics, or visiting resident students.
Visitor & Driver Tips
Because this lot is located on university property, parking regulations are strictly enforced by campus authorities, especially during standard weekday business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM). Visitors should look for posted signage indicating whether university permits, visitor dashboard passes, or mobile app registrations are required. On major game days or graduation weekends, campus traffic patterns on Schuyler Drive may be redirected, so arriving early and checking for event-specific parking guidance is strongly recommended.
