About this Location

Facility Overview

OSU Parking - B3 (Lot 3450) is an open-air surface commuter parking facility situated on the western edge of the Oregon State University campus at 3450 SW Campus Way in Corvallis, Oregon. Managed under the OSU Transportation Services zonal parking structure, the B3 zone offers dedicated commuter and faculty/staff parking spaces along with visitor access via zonal permits. Because it is an open-air, level surface lot with no overhead barriers or height restrictions, it provides unobstructed vertical clearance. This makes the B3 lot exceptionally well suited for standard sedans, compact crossovers, large pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, and service vehicles that might otherwise exceed height limits in covered multi-level garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated within the agricultural and veterinary sciences sector on the west side of the OSU campus, Lot B3 serves as a gateway to several core university facilities and outdoor venues:

Magruder Hall & OSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital: Located immediately adjacent to the lot, providing rapid access for staff, students, and clinic visitors.
Withycombe Hall & Cordley Hall: Just a 3 to 6-minute walk east, ideal for students and researchers visiting biological sciences and agricultural science departments.
Reser Stadium & Gill Coliseum: Located approximately 0.7 to 0.9 miles southeast (a 15-minute walk or a quick ride on the OSU Beaver Bus campus shuttle), offering an alternative parking option during major athletic competitions.
Oak Creek Center for Urban Horticulture & OSU Sheep Barns: Positioned just west along SW Campus Way, within short walking distance.
The Valley Library & Memorial Union (MU): Positioned roughly a 10 to 12-minute walk east across the central campus quad.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Access to OSU Parking - B3 is straightforward via SW Campus Way and SW 35th Street, both connecting smoothly to SW Western Boulevard and US Highway 20 / OR-34. Ingress and egress are smooth due to wide drive aisles and multiple exit cutouts onto surrounding campus roads. The lot is serviced directly by Corvallis Transit System (CTS) bus routes and the complimentary OSU Beaver Bus campus shuttle system, which runs circular routes connecting students and commuters directly to central campus hubs, Dixon Recreation Center, and downstream dormitories. Regional road access is uncomplicated, with quick connections out to Philomath Boulevard (Hwy 20/34) leading west to Newport or east toward Downtown Corvallis and Interstate 5.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous headroom with zero height restriction clearance, accommodating oversized vehicles and work trucks.
Digital Mobile Payments: Hourly and daily visitor permits can easily be purchased digitally via mobile apps (Passport Parking) or through the OSU Transportation Services online portal.
ADA Accessible Stalls: Clearly marked ADA designated spaces located close to primary pedestrian walkways with dropped curb ramps.
Zonal Flexibility: Holds a B-tier permit classification, which qualifies for OSU\'s \"park down\" system into any designated Zone C commuter lots.
Campus Security & Lighting: Equipped with standard campus illumination and monitored via periodic Oregon State University Department of Public Safety patrols.

Ideal For

OSU Commuters & Students: Daily permit holders attending classes in nearby academic facilities such as Magruder, Withycombe, and Cordley Halls.
Veterinary Hospital Visitors: Clients, clinicians, and guests visiting the Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Event & Gameday Visitors: Fans seeking parking on the west periphery of campus wishing to avoid heavy post-game traffic bottlenecks near Reser Stadium.
Contractors and Service Fleet Drivers: Drivers operating utility vans, roof-rack-equipped pickup trucks, or oversized commercial vehicles.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Enforcement Hours: Standard zone permits are enforced Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM year-round. Weekend parking is generally open unless special athletic event restrictions are posted.
Purchase Before Leaving Your Vehicle: Physical pay stations may not be present in every corner of the lot; download the parking app or purchase your daily permit online ahead of arrival.
Take Advantage of the Beaver Bus: Avoid walking long distances across campus in rainy weather by catching the free campus shuttle at nearby stops along SW 35th and Campus Way.
Check Event Restrictions: During home football games at Reser Stadium, select campus lots can be repurposed for donor or athletic parking—always inspect posted event signage upon entry.