Facility Overview

The Orange Lot is a spacious, open-air surface parking facility situated on the Upper Campus of Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg (Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania). Serving as a critical parking zone for university students, faculty, staff, and event attendees, the lot features an efficient paved layout designed to handle heavy vehicular traffic during the academic week and high-volume campus events. Because it is a completely open-air lot with no overhead barriers or parking deck ceilings, the Orange Lot boasts unrestricted vertical clearance. It easily accommodates everything from compact passenger vehicles and sedans to full-size pickup trucks, large SUVs, high-roof cargo vans, and specialized university or team transport vehicles.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Positioned on Bloomsburg’s scenic Upper Campus, the Orange Lot provides immediate, front-row access to the university’s premier athletic and recreational complexes:

• Robert B. Redman Stadium & Danny Hale Field: Just a short 2 to 4-minute walk away, making this lot a top destination for Huskies football, track & field events, and tailgaters.
• Nelson Field House: Situated within a 3 to 5-minute stroll, hosting NCAA Division II basketball, volleyball, and Division I wrestling meets, as well as indoor recreational amenities.
• Steph Pettit Athletic Complex: Located moments away, offering convenient access for field hockey, soccer, baseball, and softball games.
• Upper Campus Student Housing: Direct walking convenience to the Jessica S. Kozloff Apartments and Montgomery Hall student residential communities.
• Lower Campus & Academic Core: Located approximately 1 mile downhill, easily reachable via the frequent campus shuttle service or a 15-to-20-minute walk to Carver Hall, Haas Center for the Arts, and Kehr Union.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Vehicular ingress and egress to the Orange Lot are exceptionally straightforward via Country Club Drive and Lightstreet Road (PA Route 487). The facility is conveniently situated just off Interstate 80 (Exit 236), allowing out-of-town visitors, visiting athletic teams, and commuters to arrive without navigating dense downtown town traffic. The lot features wide perimeter drive aisles and well-defined entry gates that facilitate steady departures even following major sporting events. For connections across the broader university grounds, Bloomsburg University operates dedicated campus shuttle lines with designated stops adjacent to the Upper Campus lots, transporting riders directly between the athletic facilities, residence halls, and the Lower Campus academic quad.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Open-Air Surface Parking: Expansive layout offering clear sightlines and easy turnarounds for vehicles of all sizes.
• No Height Restrictions: Completely open sky clearance suitable for lifted trucks, vans, and rooftop carriers.
• Campus Safety & Security: Monitored regularly by the Bloomsburg University Police Department, complemented by campus emergency call boxes (Blue Light phones) and perimeter night lighting.
• Accessible Parking: Designated ADA accessible parking stalls located near paved pathways and athletic venue entrances.
• Direct Shuttle Access: Sheltered campus transit stops located within brief walking distance for rapid transport to Lower Campus.

Ideal For

• Huskies Sports Fans & Tailgaters: Football, basketball, wrestling, and soccer spectators heading to Redman Stadium or Nelson Field House.
• University Commuters & Upper Campus Residents: Students, faculty, and administrative staff needing dependable campus parking.
• Visiting Families & Campus Guests: Prospective students and families attending university open houses, commencements, or athletic tournaments.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Permit regulations are actively enforced across Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg lots during academic sessions. Drivers should ensure they display a valid university parking decal or secure an authorized temporary guest permit through the university parking office or visitor portal. On home football game Saturdays and major athletic invitationals, space fills quickly—arriving at least 45 to 60 minutes prior to kickoff or game start is strongly advised. In winter conditions, exercise caution during freezing weather as Upper Campus elevated terrain can become slick before maintenance crews complete snow and ice clearing.