Facility Overview
The Hunsaker Center Parking Lot serves as a central vehicular gateway to the picturesque University of Redlands campus in Redlands, California. Located directly adjacent to the Richard C. and Virginia M. Hunsaker University Center—the bustling student union and student life hub—this open-air surface lot provides streamlined parking for university students, faculty, visiting families, conference attendees, and community guests. Designed with wide drive aisles and an asphalt surface, the facility has no overhead clearance limitations, making it exceptionally accommodating for standard passenger cars, large pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, and passenger vans alike.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Nestled in the heart of the University of Redlands, the parking lot places drivers within immediate walking distance of major academic, administrative, and cultural landmarks across the collegiate grounds. Points of interest include:
- Hunsaker University Center & The Commons: Just steps away, offering campus dining, the university bookstore, and meeting halls.
- Memorial Chapel: Within a 3-minute stroll (approx. 0.2 miles), hosting musical performances, recitals, lectures, and university traditions.
- Armacost Library & Duke Hall: Accessible in under 4 minutes on foot for academic research and campus exhibits.
- Ted Runner Stadium & Currier Gymnasium: Located approximately 0.4 miles north, easily reachable for Bulldogs athletic matches and track events.
- Downtown Redlands: Located just 1.5 miles southwest, featuring historic State Street shopping, local breweries, dining, and the open-air Redlands Bowl amphitheater.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Drivers can conveniently reach the lot via East Colton Avenue, turning north onto University Street or East Brockton Avenue to access campus perimeter roadways. The surface layout allows efficient inbound navigation and prompt exits after university ceremonies and athletic events. Regional connectivity is outstanding, situated just minutes from Interstate 10 (San Bernardino Freeway) and State Route 210 (Foothill Freeway). Furthermore, public transit users benefit from the nearby Arrow passenger rail service at the University of Redlands Station, offering seamless Metrolink rail connections across San Bernardino County and the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area, complemented by Omnitrans local bus routes along Colton Avenue.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Open-air surface spaces with well-marked standard and compact parking bays.
- Unrestricted vertical clearance accommodating tall vehicles, trucks, and rooftop-racked SUVs.
- Dedicated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible stalls situated closest to paved campus pedestrian walkways.
- Illuminated campus lighting towers and emergency blue light call boxes linked directly to University Public Safety.
- Regular campus safety patrols operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Proximity to campus EV charging stations located across adjacent university lots.
Ideal For
- Prospective students and families embarking on campus tours and admissions visits.
- Attendees of guest lectures, recitals, and organ concerts at Memorial Chapel.
- Collegiate sports fans heading to Bulldogs football, soccer, or basketball games.
- Faculty, staff, and enrolled students seeking prime central campus access.
- Visitors attending community events, summer camps, or workshops at the university.
Visitor & Driver Tips
University of Redlands parking guidelines are strictly enforced. Visitors should verify parking enforcement hours, as daytime parking between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM on weekdays typically requires a registered visitor permit obtained through the University Public Safety department or designated campus portals. Evening and weekend parking is frequently unrestricted for general campus events, but drivers should always inspect posted signs at the entrance of individual bays. For large-scale events such as Commencement or homecoming, arrive at least 30 to 45 minutes early to secure a convenient parking stall.
