Facility Overview

Situated in the heart of the Central Michigan University (CMU) campus in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, Lot 22 is one of the university's primary surface parking facilities. Located along Washington Street and near Anspach Drive, this expansive, open-air surface parking lot accommodates hundreds of vehicles daily. Because it is completely open-air without overhead decking or structural ceilings, Lot 22 features unlimited vertical clearance. This makes it an ideal and hassle-free choice not only for standard sedans, compact crossovers, and family hatchbacks, but also for full-size pickup trucks, large SUVs, utility vans, and high-roof transit vehicles that often cannot navigate multi-level covered parking ramps.

The facility features wide driving aisles, clearly delineated painted stalls, and straightforward two-way traffic circulation. Primarily designated for university commuters, faculty, and authorized campus visitors holding valid daily permits or university credentials, Lot 22 serves as a pivotal campus hub connecting academic halls with student life services.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Lot 22 enjoys a central location adjacent to major academic, cultural, and student administrative centers on CMU's Mount Pleasant campus. Key destinations within short walking distance include:

• Academic Buildings: Anspach Hall, Pearce Hall, Brooks Hall, Dow Science Complex, and Moore Hall are located directly across or within a 2 to 5-minute walk.
• Charles V. Park Library: The university's central academic library and research center is approximately a 3 to 4-minute walk to the north.
• Bovee University Center (UC): CMU’s central gathering place for student services, campus dining, the university bookstore, and meeting halls is roughly a 5-minute walk away.
• Bush Theatre & Moore Hall: The home of theatrical performances and media arts is located directly southeast of the lot.
• Athletic Facilities: Finch Fieldhouse and the Central Michigan athletic corridor, including Kelly/Shorts Stadium and the John G. Kulhavi Events Center / McGuirk Arena, are situated just south down Washington Street and East Campus Drive (a 10 to 15-minute walk or brief shuttle ride).
• Downtown Mount Pleasant: Located approximately 1.5 miles north, offering local eateries, coffee shops, and boutique retail accessible via a short 5-minute drive.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Lot 22 is directly accessible via South Washington Street and Anspach Drive, with efficient secondary connectivity from West Campus Drive and Bellows Street. Regional travelers reaching the campus can easily navigate from US-127 via the Mission Street (M-20/BR-127) or Broomfield Road corridors, leading directly into campus thoroughfares. Egress after major class change periods or campus events is steady, as drivers can route either north toward central Mount Pleasant or south toward Broomfield Road.

Public and campus transit users benefit from CMU campus shuttle routes that circulate past nearby stops, linking commuter lots with outer residence complexes and athletic venues. Additionally, the Isabella County Transportation Commission (I-Ride) provides reliable local bus transit connecting the CMU campus with key residential, commercial, and shopping hubs throughout Isabella County.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Expansive Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous outdoor footprint with no height clearance limits, accommodating oversized trucks and tall vans.
• Accessible Parking: Designated ADA accessible parking bays positioned conveniently close to primary pedestrian walkways and curb ramps.
• Campus Safety Infrastructure: Illuminated by high-output lot lighting and equipped with CMU Blue Light Emergency Phones directly connected to the Central Michigan University Police dispatch.
• Digital Payment & Permits: Managed via CMU Parking Services with support for online guest daily parking permits and digital mobile permit systems.
• Well-Maintained Walkways: Direct access to plowed and maintained pedestrian sidewalks, crosswalks, and paved paths leading into core lecture halls.

Ideal For

• CMU Commuter Students: Students traveling from Mount Pleasant and neighboring Mid-Michigan communities attending daily lectures across academic row.
• Faculty & University Staff: Instructors and administrative personnel needing convenient proximity to Anspach, Pearce, Brooks, and Moore halls.
• Guest Lecturers & Campus Visitors: Visitors attending conferences, thesis defenses, or campus tours with pre-arranged CMU guest day passes.
• Cultural & Arts Attendees: Patrons visiting Bush Theatre productions, recitals, and campus gallery exhibitions.

Visitor & Driver Tips

During peak academic terms (Monday through Thursday between 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM), spaces fill quickly; arriving 15 to 20 minutes before class times ensures smooth parking. Central Michigan University Parking Services strictly enforces parking regulations year-round, so all drivers must register their license plate or purchase an official daily visitor parking permit online prior to leaving their vehicle unattended. Overnight parking in commuter-designated sections is subject to specific university curfews, so confirm overnight rules through the CMU Parking Services portal if staying past standard operating hours. During winter months, exercise caution during heavy snowfall and watch for designated snow-plowing notices posted by campus operations.