Facility Overview
Lot 21 Parking is a designated surface parking facility located on the campus of Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana. Configured as an open-air lot with standard single-level parking bays, this facility serves university faculty, staff, students, and visitors traveling to the academic core and downtown Terre Haute. Because it is an open-surface lot with no overhead barriers or low-clearance parking decks, Lot 21 comfortably accommodates high-profile passenger vehicles, including full-size pickup trucks, large SUVs, and conversion vans without vertical clearance restrictions.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Situated within the Indiana State University grounds, Lot 21 places drivers within short walking distance of numerous academic buildings, campus residence halls, and city landmarks:
- Hulman Center: Located within a 5 to 8-minute walk, making this area a primary parking choice for Sycamore basketball games, headline concerts, and major civic events.
- Cunningham Memorial Library & Sycamore Student Center: Just minutes away on foot for visiting students, research patrons, and academic guests.
- University Hall & Academic Quad: Direct pedestrian paths link the lot to lecture halls, administrative offices, and university departments.
- Downtown Terre Haute & Wabash Avenue: A short stroll connects visitors to local restaurants, coffee shops, the Swope Art Museum, and the Terre Haute Children\'s Museum.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Lot 21 is easily accessible from local arterial streets connecting to US-41 (3rd Street) and US-40 (Wabash Avenue), the two primary transport corridors running through Terre Haute. Campus entryways feature clearly defined curb cuts and turn lanes, allowing smooth vehicular ingress. Following major campus events or commencement exercises at the Hulman Center, egress is orderly via well-connected municipal side streets that link straight back to the main highways. The lot is also serviced by Terre Haute Transit bus lines operating stops near campus, as well as university shuttle routes during active academic semesters.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Open-air surface parking with clear bay striping and wide driving aisles.
- Unrestricted vehicle clearance, ideal for taller trucks, roof-rack carriers, and standard passenger cars.
- Dedicated accessible parking spaces located near pedestrian ramps and sidewalk connections.
- Overhead campus illumination for enhanced safety and evening visibility.
- University emergency call boxes and routine patrols by the Indiana State University Police Department.
- Permit verification and digital visitor pay station options managed under ISU Parking Services.
Ideal For
- Indiana State University students, faculty, and administrative staff holding valid campus permits.
- Fans and patrons attending basketball games, performances, and ceremonies at the nearby Hulman Center.
- Prospective students and families embarking on official university campus tours.
- Visitors conducting business at university academic departments or attending regional conferences.
Visitor & Driver Tips
Campus parking regulations are strictly enforced during standard academic hours (typically Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM). Visitors should ensure they have obtained a temporary visitor pass online or paid at designated pay stations before leaving their vehicle to prevent ticketing. For high-attendance athletic games or university commencement weekends, plan to arrive 30 to 45 minutes early, as adjacent streets and campus lots experience peak traffic flow.
