Facility Overview
Lot R is a designated surface parking facility located at 329 Residence Drive on the SUNY Brockport campus in Brockport, New York (Monroe County). Positioned in the university's southern residential quadrant directly adjacent to Benedict Hall and Dobson Hall, this open-air asphalt parking lot serves residential students, campus staff, and authorized campus visitors. The facility features standard pull-in parking stalls, wide driving aisles, and clear asphalt pavement striping designed for smooth traffic flow and efficient maneuvering.
As an open-air, grade-level lot without any overhead garage decks or height barriers, Lot R provides unrestricted vertical clearance. This makes the lot completely accessible to full-size pickup trucks, large passenger SUVs, roof-rack-equipped sports vehicles, commercial delivery vans, and high-top accessibility shuttles that cannot enter conventional parking garages.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Strategically situated in the center of student life on the SUNY Brockport campus, Lot R offers convenient proximity to major university academic buildings, dining centers, and event spaces:
- Residence Quad: Located steps from Benedict Hall, Dobson Hall, Harmon Hall, Gordon Hall, MacVicar Hall, and McLean Hall.
- Harrison Dining Hall & TRAX: Situated within a 3-minute walk (under 0.2 miles), offering campus dining, late-night food options, and the Eagles Nest.
- Seymour College Union: Roughly a 4 to 5-minute walk (0.2 miles) northeast, home to the student union, dining commons, campus bookstore, and community event rooms.
- Drake Memorial Library: Approximately a 5-minute walk (0.3 miles), providing extensive research spaces and campus study areas.
- The SERC & Eunice Kennedy Shriver Stadium: Within an 8 to 10-minute walk (0.5 miles) to the west, hosting collegiate athletics, Golden Eagles football games, recreation, and regional track and field meets.
- Downtown Village of Brockport & Historic Erie Canal: A 15-minute walk or 3-minute drive north to Main Street shops, cafes, and historic Erie Canal waterfront trails.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Lot R is accessed directly via Residence Drive, which winds through the southern edge of campus. Motorists entering Brockport from NY-31 (Fourth Section Road) can connect to campus via Commencement Drive, taking Kenyon Street or Whited Way to Residence Drive. Those approaching from Route 19 (Main Street) can access Residence Drive via Adams Street and Kenyon Street.
Transit options on campus are robust. SUNY Brockport operates the dedicated Eagle Run campus shuttle with stops along Residence Drive and nearby campus junctions, linking residence halls to academic hubs, retail centers, and the village. Regional transit is provided by Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RTS) Monroe County bus routes connecting Brockport to greater Rochester. Major regional road connections include NY-31 and NY-19, with fast access to Route 531 and Interstate 490 leading toward downtown Rochester.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Open-Air Surface Parking: Level asphalt pavement with clearly delineated parking stalls and unobstructed clearance for oversized vehicles.
- Lighting & Campus Safety: Illuminated night-lighting complemented by nearby campus Blue Light emergency phone stations and regular University Police patrols.
- Accessible Spaces: Marked ADA-accessible parking stalls located close to accessible curb ramps and paved pedestrian walkways leading to residence halls.
- Digital Payment & Permit Management: Virtual parking permits verified via license plate recognition (LPR), with digital visitor daily passes and hourly mobile payments managed through the ParkMobile app or the Conrad Welcome Center.
- Shuttle Connectivity: Walking access to nearby Eagle Run campus shuttle pick-up spots.
Ideal For
- Residential Students: Residents living in Benedict, Dobson, Briggs, Bramley, or adjacent residence halls requiring convenient vehicle parking.
- Campus Visitors & Guests: Families visiting students for Move-In Day, Homecoming, Family Weekend, or campus tours with appropriate daily permits.
- University Staff & Faculty: Employees seeking convenient access to southeastern academic and administrative halls.
- Event Attendees: Visitors attending lectures, student performances, and weekend community gatherings at Seymour Union or Drake Library.
Visitor & Driver Tips
- Enforcement Hours: Parking regulations are strictly enforced by Brockport Parking and Transportation Services during business hours (Monday through Thursday until 7:00 PM and Friday until 5:00 PM). Open parking without a permit is generally permitted on weekends from Friday at 5:00 PM through Monday at 2:00 AM, except in reserved and 24-hour restricted bays.
- Procure a Visitor Permit: Guests should purchase a daily visitor permit online through the university's parking portal, utilize ParkMobile where zone signage permits, or stop at the Conrad Welcome Center at the campus entrance.
- Winter Weather & Snow Removal: During winter months, pay close attention to designated campus snow-clearing advisories and alternate-lot parking directives to avoid ticketing and towing.
- Navigation: Set your navigation system directly to 329 Residence Drive, Brockport, NY 14420 for direct routing to the lot entrance.