About this Location

Facility Overview

Lot 112 is a well-maintained open-air surface parking facility situated at 943 Conrad Road within the vibrant East Neighborhood of Michigan State University (MSU) in East Lansing, Michigan. Positioned immediately adjacent to Conrad Hall, this ground-level facility serves as an essential hub for university faculty, staff, researchers, students, and campus visitors. Because it is an uncovered surface lot with open headroom, Lot 112 has no vertical clearance restrictions, making it exceptionally accommodating for standard passenger cars, oversized SUVs, lifted pickup trucks, and high-roof work or passenger vans. Wide drive aisles and standard stall dimensions allow for smooth maneuverability and convenient parking for vehicles of all profiles.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Lot 112 is ideally positioned for accessing prominent academic, residential, and cultural venues throughout the eastern sector of the MSU campus. Key points of interest within immediate or short walking distance include:

Conrad Hall & University Archives: Located directly steps away from the parking bays, offering convenient access to the MSU University Archives & Historical Collections.
East Neighborhood Residence Halls: Akers Hall, Fee Hall, and Hubbard Hall are all within a 3 to 7-minute walk, making this location ideal for visiting students and residential hall guests.
College of Osteopathic Medicine & College of Human Medicine: Key medical education and laboratory facilities in Fee Hall are just a short 4-minute walk to the east.
Wharton Center for Performing Arts: MSU’s premier performing arts center is situated approximately an 8 to 10-minute walk northwest along Bogue Street and Wilson Road.
MSU Clinical Center: Located a brief 5-minute walk to the south across Service Road.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Vehicular ingress and egress to Lot 112 are straightforward via Conrad Road, accessible directly from Wilson Road or Service Road. These arteries provide fast connections to Hagadorn Road and Bogue Street, leading directly to major regional thoroughfares including Grand River Avenue (M-43) and Interstate 496/US-127. Campus public transportation is seamlessly integrated nearby, with Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) bus routes servicing stops adjacent to Conrad Hall and the East Neighborhood halls, offering convenient campus-wide transit.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-air surface parking format with unobstructed vertical headroom.
Designated Pay-by-Plate visitor parking bays alongside MSU departmental permit spaces.
Modern electronic pay kiosks accepting major credit and debit cards.
Mobile payment integration available through the MSU parking portal and SpotOn/PayByPhone platforms where enabled.
Designated ADA accessible parking stalls conveniently located close to the Conrad Hall entrance.
Campus security patrols operated by the Michigan State University Police and Public Safety department.
Comprehensive exterior area lighting across all parking bays and connecting pedestrian walkways.

Ideal For

Visitors, historians, and researchers visiting Conrad Hall and the MSU University Archives.
Patients, medical students, and visiting staff attending appointments or lectures at Fee Hall and the MSU Clinical Center.
Family and friends visiting students living in Akers, Hubbard, or Holmes residence halls.
Attendees looking for convenient satellite parking during major campus events, lectures, and fine arts performances.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Lot 112 utilizes designated signage distinguishing university permit holders from pay-by-plate visitor spaces; always check stall markings before leaving your vehicle to avoid university parking citations. When using pay-by-plate spots, memorize or photograph your license plate number before proceeding to the payment kiosk or activating your session on mobile apps. During campus move-in periods, graduation ceremonies, or major Spartan athletic game days, traffic around East Neighborhood ramps up significantly, so arriving early is strongly recommended.