Facility Overview

Lot 13 is an expansive, open-air surface parking facility strategically situated on the University of Toledo engineering campus along North Towerview Boulevard. Designed to accommodate everyday university commuter traffic as well as high-volume visitors during athletic and academic events, the lot features wide driving aisles, well-demarcated bays, and unobstructed open-sky headroom. Because it is a level, open-air tarmac, there are no overhead clearance restrictions, making it equally welcoming for standard passenger sedans, full-size pickup trucks, large SUVs, and high-roof conversion vans.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Occupying a prime position on the northern end of campus, Lot 13 provides immediate walking access to key institutional and cultural venues. Prominent academic buildings—including Nitschke Hall, Palmer Hall, Brady Center, and the North Engineering Complex—are just a 2 to 4-minute walk away. Athletic and entertainment attendees are within easy walking distance or a brief campus shuttle ride of the Glass Bowl Stadium (home of Toledo Rockets football, roughly 8 to 10 minutes on foot) and Savage Arena (home of Rockets basketball, volleyball, and major touring concerts). The facility also offers convenient access to the scenic Ottawa River trails and University Centennials Mall.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Entering and exiting Lot 13 is straightforward via North Towerview Boulevard, which links directly to West Bancroft Street to the south and West Central Avenue (OH-51) to the north. These thoroughfares offer swift, direct connections to Interstate 475 and US Route 23, facilitating rapid ingress before events and orderly outbound flow during dismissal. For drivers opting for multimodal transit, the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) operates several campus bus stops along Bancroft and Towerview, providing seamless public transport connections across greater metropolitan Toledo.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Spacious, single-level open surface lot with generous stall widths
• Zero vertical clearance restrictions, accommodating high-profile trucks and roof-racked vehicles
• Designated accessible (ADA) parking spaces located near primary pedestrian crosswalks
• Comprehensive high-illumination night lighting and campus security emergency call stations
• Mobile app digital payment and permit registration supported via ParkMobile and ParkUToledo portals
• Convenient connectivity to campus walking paths and TARTA regional bus links

Ideal For

• University of Toledo students, faculty, and academic staff accessing engineering and research buildings
• Game-day sports fans attending Rocket football matchups at the Glass Bowl or basketball at Savage Arena
• Visitors and delegates attending academic symposiums, guest lectures, and campus conferences
• Patrons visiting local campus libraries, recreational trails, and community events

Visitor & Driver Tips

Enforcement across campus parking zones is actively maintained by ParkUToledo; all visitors must register their license plate upon arrival using ParkMobile or purchase an authorized visitor permit online to prevent citations. During major football or basketball game days, designated campus lots can fill early or switch to special event access protocols, so plan to arrive at least 45 minutes prior to game time. Input the GPS coordinates or Towerview Boulevard entry into your mapping application for direct approach avoid game-day congestion on Bancroft Street.