About this Location

Facility Overview

Parking Lot NN is an open-air surface parking facility situated on the South Campus of the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL) at 1 University Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63121. Nestled near the campus border and close to student residential and academic facilities, Lot NN offers a convenient, level-grade parking solution for university visitors, students, and staff. Because it is a completely open surface lot without overhead beams or structural ceilings, it presents no vertical clearance restrictions. This open clearance makes it exceptionally well-suited for full-size SUVs, pickup trucks, converted vans, and high-roof utility vehicles that often struggle with the low clearances of multi-story parking structures.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Strategically positioned on UMSL’s South Campus, Lot NN offers convenient access to several key educational, cultural, and community venues:

UMSL South Campus Complex: Located within a short 3 to 6-minute walk, providing direct access to the College of Nursing, the College of Optometry, and the UMSL South Campus Classroom Building.
Provincial House & Honors College: Situated just a short stroll away (approx. 5 minutes), making it an easy access point for residential students and visitors attending campus honors events.
Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center: Located on the North Campus, just a 5-minute drive or a quick ride on the campus shuttle, hosting world-class concerts, dance recitals, and theater productions.
Mark Twain Athletic Center: Located approximately 1 mile north, housing UMSL Tritons basketball and volleyball events.
St. Vincent County Park: Situated less than 1.5 miles south, offering walking trails, green open spaces, and athletic facilities.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Access to Parking Lot NN is seamless via South Campus driveways branching off University Boulevard, Natural Bridge Road, and Florissant Road. The lot is engineered with two-way drive aisles to ensure steady traffic flow during class changes and campus events. Regional highway connectivity is superb, with Interstate 70 (I-70) and Interstate 170 (I-170) located minutes away, providing smooth transit across St. Louis County and into Downtown St. Louis. Public transit users benefit from the nearby UMSL South MetroLink Station, located within walking distance, offering direct light-rail train connections to Forest Park, Central West End, Downtown St. Louis, and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL).

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-air surface parking with clearly delineated stalls and wide turning lanes.
No vertical clearance limitations, allowing standard passenger cars, large pickups, and high-roof vans to park without issue.
Designated accessible ADA parking spaces situated close to main pedestrian sidewalks.
Nighttime pole-mounted lighting across the lot footprint for added visibility and safety.
Routine patrols coordinated by the UMSL Campus Police Department.
Direct access to campus pedestrian pathways and nearby campus shuttle stops.

Ideal For

UMSL South Campus students, nursing students, and faculty seeking nearby academic parking.
Patients and visitors attending appointments at the UMSL Center for Eyecare and Optometry clinics.
Commuters taking advantage of the nearby UMSL South MetroLink transit link for light-rail access.
Drivers of oversize pickup trucks and taller vehicles seeking unobstructed open-air parking.

Visitor & Driver Tips

During the academic semester, university parking regulations are strictly monitored on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Visitors should confirm current campus permit or daily pass requirements via the UMSL Parking and Transportation office or visitor kiosks before parking. Arriving 10–15 minutes early during morning class rush hours guarantees an easy-in spot close to pedestrian walkways.