About this Location

Facility Overview

Lot 3 at 367-389 E Buchtel Ave is an open-air surface parking facility situated in the heart of the University of Akron campus district in Akron, Ohio. Centrally positioned along one of the university’s primary corridors, this outdoor asphalt lot offers straightforward ground-level parking with clearly demarcated standard bays. Because Lot 3 is an open sky surface lot with no overhead barriers or parking deck ceilings, it features unobstructed vertical clearance. This makes it an exceptional parking choice for standard passenger cars, large pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, conversion vans, and rooftop cargo carriers that cannot negotiate conventional multi-level garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Strategically situated on East Buchtel Avenue, Lot 3 places visitors within immediate walking distance of major academic, athletic, and entertainment venues on the University of Akron campus as well as adjacent Downtown Akron districts:

Jean Hower Taber Student Union & Bierce Library: Located just a 3 to 5-minute walk away, making it a prime spot for students, academic staff, and campus visitors.
E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall: Located less than a 7-minute walk northwest, this iconic hall hosts Broadway tours, Akron Symphony Orchestra performances, and major university ceremonies.
James A. Rhodes Arena (The JAR): Situated within a 6-minute walk, providing ultra-convenient access for Zips basketball, volleyball, and university athletics.
InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field: Approximately a 10 to 12-minute walk south across campus, ideal for game-day football crowds looking to avoid stadium bottleneck traffic.
Downtown Akron Arts & Dining Hub: Located less than a mile west, offering rapid access to the Akron Civic Theatre, Lock 3 Park, John S. Knight Center, and popular local eateries along South Main Street.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Drivers can access Lot 3 directly from East Buchtel Avenue, with secondary access points via adjacent side streets that feed into College Street and Sumner Street. The surface layout allows for straightforward forward-in and pull-through parking. Exiting after campus lectures or community events is quick and convenient compared to congested multi-story parking garages. Commuters enjoy swift highway connectivity via Route 8 and Interstate 76/77 (Central Interchange), both reachable within a 3 to 5-minute drive. For public transit users, METRO RTA bus routes operate frequently along E Buchtel Ave and Exchange St, and the Akron METRO Transit Center is just a short bus ride or 15-minute walk away.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous open-sky layout accommodating tall vehicles, trucks, and vans with zero overhead clearance limitations.
Digital & Mobile Payments: Easy payment processing via mobile parking apps (such as ParkMobile) or campus visitor pay stations.
Campus Lighting & Surveillance: Illumination across the lot with University of Akron campus safety patrols and blue light emergency phone access nearby.
ADA Accessible Stalls: Designated accessible parking spaces located near pedestrian exits and curb ramps.
Pedestrian Connectivity: Direct paved sidewalk connections linking seamlessly into the university’s interior walkways and crosswalks.

Ideal For

University Students, Faculty & Visitors: Daily commuters attending classes, meetings, or visiting central campus offices.
Zips Athletics Fans: Attendees heading to Rhodes Arena for basketball games or athletic events across campus.
Cultural Eventgoers: Patrons attending theatrical, dance, or orchestral performances at E.J. Thomas Hall.
Downtown Akron Commuters: Visitors seeking accessible parking on the eastern fringe of downtown during festivals and city events.

Visitor & Driver Tips

University of Akron parking regulations are enforced during peak academic hours on weekdays; always verify posted zone signage and display a valid permit or initiate a mobile parking session immediately upon arrival. During high-profile campus events, commencements, or Zips basketball matches, spaces can fill rapidly, so plan to arrive 20 to 30 minutes before showtime. If using GPS navigation, enter \'367 E Buchtel Ave, Akron, OH\' for the most direct approach to the entrance apron.