Facility Overview

Lot 3 is a dedicated open-air surface parking facility situated along Sterrett Drive on the southern side of the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg, Virginia. Conveniently positioned near the Sterrett Facilities Complex and adjacent to the university athletic corridor, the lot features paved asphalt bays with clearly delineated striping and well-lit drive aisles. Because it is an open-air surface lot without height restrictions, it offers open vertical clearance accommodating standard sedans, compact crossovers, large pickup trucks, full-sized SUVs, and roof-racked vehicles without the clearance limitations of multi-story garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Lot 3 enjoys a strategic location providing direct access to key university facilities, research buildings, and world-class athletic venues:

• Lane Stadium: Located within a short 7- to 10-minute walk (approx. 0.4 miles), making it a popular zone during Hokies football game days and major athletic gatherings.
• Cassell Coliseum & Rector Field House: Approximately an 8- to 12-minute walk away, ideal for attending basketball games, volleyball matches, and indoor track meets.
• English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park: Just minutes away on foot for Hokies baseball games.
• Virginia Tech Facilities & Administration: Directly serving the Sterrett Center, Fleet Services, and nearby Southgate Drive administrative offices.
• Huckleberry Trail: Close access to the paved multi-use trail connecting Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and the campus core.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward via Sterrett Drive, accessible quickly from Southgate Drive, Duck Pond Drive, and Tech Center Drive. Drivers arriving via US-460 can take the Southgate Drive interchange for seamless entry onto campus without navigating heavy downtown Blacksburg traffic. For public transit, the lot is served by the Blacksburg Transit (BT) bus network, with stops along Duck Pond Drive and Washington Street providing fast, frequent connections throughout the campus, downtown Blacksburg, and student residential hubs.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Open-air surface parking with unrestricted overhead clearance.
• Convenient digital mobile payments managed through the ParkMobile app for short-term and daily visitor permits.
• Dedicated Accessible (ADA) parking spaces located near pedestrian routes.
• Energy-efficient overhead lighting for safe navigation during evening hours.
• Close proximity to Virginia Tech pedestrian paths, the Huckleberry Trail, and campus shuttle stops.

Ideal For

• Virginia Tech faculty, staff, and contractors visiting or working at the Sterrett Facilities Complex.
• Sports fans and alumni attending Hokies football, basketball, and baseball games.
• Prospective students, university visitors, and community members using the nearby Huckleberry Trail.
• Commuters seeking easy highway access off US-460 without core campus congestion.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Parking regulations on the Virginia Tech campus are strictly enforced on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM (and occasionally extended during special events). Visitors must purchase a daily or hourly parking pass via the ParkMobile app or register their vehicle through the Virginia Tech Parking Services portal. During major home football games and high-profile athletics events, parking lots in this corridor may be restricted to athletic donors (Hokie Club) or subject to special event permitting, so always check campus gameday parking announcements prior to departure.