About this Location

Facility Overview

The OSU Parking - B3 Lot is a designated university surface parking facility located at 3451 SW Jefferson Way on the western edge of the Oregon State University (OSU) main campus in Corvallis, Oregon. Operating under the OSU Transportation Services zoned parking system, this open-air commuter lot serves students, staff, faculty, and campus visitors holding valid Zone B or higher university permits. Because it is an open-air surface parking lot with unobstructed overhead clearance, the B3 Lot can comfortably accommodate standard passenger sedans, crossover utility vehicles, full-size pickup trucks, large SUVs, and high-roof conversion vans without height restrictions.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated in a strategic sector of the OSU campus, the B3 Lot offers direct, walkable access to numerous academic, athletic, and research facilities:

Peavy Forest Science Center & Richardson Hall: Located within a 3 to 5-minute walk, making this lot the ideal base for the College of Forestry.
Reser Stadium & Gill Coliseum: Situated roughly a 10 to 12-minute walk southeast, offering convenient parking access for Beaver football games, basketball matchups, and major collegiate sporting events.
Valley Library & Memorial Union (MU): Positioned about an 8 to 10-minute stroll eastward through scenic campus walkways.
Dixon Recreation Center: Reachable in under 10 minutes on foot for campus recreation and intramural facilities.
35th Street & Campus Way Natural Spaces: Adjacent to agricultural fields, the Oak Creek corridor, and western campus research plots.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Access to the B3 Lot is directly available via SW Jefferson Way near the intersection with SW 35th Street, providing easy routing away from congested interior campus corridors. Exiting after classes or athletic events is fast and convenient due to its proximity to 35th Street and SW Philomath Boulevard (US-20 / OR-34), which connects directly to Downtown Corvallis, Albany, and Interstate 5. The location is also well-served by sustainable campus transit; the free OSU Beaver Bus shuttle stops nearby along Jefferson Way, providing convenient, fare-free connections throughout the entire campus, while Corvallis Transit System (CTS) municipal buses stop along adjacent perimeter streets with fareless county-wide transit service.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Easy maneuverability with standard and wide parking stall layouts and no vertical clearance ceilings.
ADA Accessible Stalls: Clearly marked disabled parking spaces convenient to paved campus pedestrian sidewalks and ADA-compliant crosswalks.
Digital Payment & Permit Management: Easily pay by phone through the university’s mobile parking partner (Passport Parking app) or purchase daily visitor permits online through OSU Transportation Services.
Campus Safety & Lighting: Equipped with perimeter pole lighting, regular campus security patrols by OSU Department of Public Safety, and nearby emergency blue light phones.
Transit Intermodal Access: Direct proximity to Beaver Bus stops and secure campus bicycle racks.

Ideal For

OSU Commuter Students & Staff: University permit holders searching for reliable daily Zone B parking on the west campus.
College of Forestry & Ag Sciences Visitors: Guest lecturers, researchers, and attendees visiting nearby west-side departmental facilities.
Game-Day & Arena Attendees: Sports enthusiasts heading to Reser Stadium or Gill Coliseum who prefer an easier exit route toward US-20 / OR-34 post-game.
Campus Tourists: Prospective students and families exploring the academic quad and Western campus facilities on scheduled visits.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Enforcement Hours: Zone B permit regulations are strictly enforced Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Outside these hours and on weekends, parking is generally unrestricted unless reserved for special athletic events.
Mobile App Setup: Download and configure the Passport Parking app ahead of time to purchase hourly or daily parking seamlessly upon arrival using the posted Zone B lot code.
Game-Day Restrictions: During home football games at Reser Stadium, lots across campus may be re-designated for athletic permit holders or subject to special event rates. Always check game-day signage before leaving your vehicle.
Morning Arrival: Stalls tend to fill quickly between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM on weekdays during the fall and spring academic terms; early arrival guarantees prime spots closest to the walking corridors.