About this Location

Facility Overview

Lot 28S is a dedicated open-air surface parking lot situated on the northern perimeter of the Montclair State University campus within Little Falls Township, New Jersey. Conveniently positioned off Yogi Berra Drive, the lot provides crucial vehicular access for university students, faculty, and visiting eventgoers. Because it is an uncovered surface facility, Lot 28S offers unobstructed vertical clearance, allowing it to accommodate a wide range of personal and commercial passenger vehicles, including standard sedans, compact crossovers, large pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, and high-roof transport vans that cannot enter covered campus decks.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Lot 28S sits at the hub of Montclair State University’s premier athletics and recreation facilities. Key destinations within immediate walking distance include:

Yogi Berra Stadium: Located mere steps away (1 to 3 minutes on foot), making Lot 28S one of the most convenient parking areas for collegiate baseball matchups and community stadium events.
Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center: Situated directly adjacent to the stadium (2 to 4 minutes on foot), offering interactive sports exhibits and educational workshops.
Montclair State University Ice Arena: A brief 3-minute stroll, serving youth hockey tournaments, figure skating sessions, and collegiate games.
Sprague Field & Athletic Complex: Within a 5 to 7-minute walk, home to Red Hawks football, field hockey, and track & field.
Montclair State University Main Academic Quad & Student Center: Approximately a 10 to 12-minute walk or a brief connection via the university shuttle service.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Vehicular ingress and egress are accessed via Yogi Berra Drive, which connects seamlessly to Clove Road and Valley Road. Drivers arriving from greater Northern New Jersey or the New York metropolitan area enjoy rapid access via Route 46, Route 3, and the Garden State Parkway. For public transit users, the lot is located within walking distance of the Montclair State University Rail Station on NJ Transit’s Montclair-Boonton Line, offering direct rail transit to Hoboken Terminal and New York Penn Station. Campus shuttle buses also service the surrounding transit loops during standard academic semesters.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Paved surface parking with clearly delineated stalls and directional arrows
Open-sky layout with no height restrictions or clearance limits
Designated ADA accessible parking stalls conveniently positioned near pedestrian paths
Overhead lighting for enhanced visibility during evening sports fixtures and night classes
Campus security monitoring with university police patrols and nearby emergency blue-light phones
Mobile app payment support and university digital permit enforcement (typically via ParkMobile)

Ideal For

Spectators attending baseball games and stadium events at Yogi Berra Stadium
Hockey families, figure skaters, and coaches utilizing the Montclair State Ice Arena
Visitors exploring the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center
Montclair State University students and faculty holding corresponding commuter permits
Commuters linking with nearby NJ Transit bus and rail routes

Visitor & Driver Tips

Parking regulations and permit requirements are strictly enforced by Montclair State University Parking Services, especially between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM on weekdays. Visitors without a student or staff permit should look for posted ParkMobile zone signage upon parking to pay for hourly or daily parking sessions promptly via their mobile device. On peak event days, such as tournament weekends at the Ice Arena or rivalry games at Yogi Berra Stadium, lot capacity fills up quickly; arriving 20 to 30 minutes early ensures a hassle-free parking experience.