Facility Overview

The Redlands High School Student Parking Lot is an open-air surface parking facility situated on the campus of one of California\'s most historic public high schools at 840 E Citrus Avenue in Redlands, California. Serving students, visiting families, and campus event attendees, this expansive asphalt lot features clearly striped single-vehicle stalls arranged in straightforward drive aisles. Because it is an open-air grade-level parking lot without overhead clearance barriers or parking structures, it easily accommodates all vehicle classes, including compact passenger cars, crossovers, full-size SUVs, extended-cab pickup trucks, and high-roof conversion vans without height restrictions.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located in the heart of East Citrus Avenue\'s educational corridor, this parking lot sits directly adjacent to primary Redlands High School athletic and cultural venues while offering convenient access to central Redlands destinations:

• Dodge Stadium & Paul Barnes Tennis Center: Directly accessible on campus within a 1- to 3-minute walk, making this lot a primary parking point for varsity football, soccer, track and field, and tennis matches.
• Redlands High School Clock Auditorium: Located just steps across the quad, hosting seasonal theatrical productions, band concerts, and community performances.
• Historic Downtown Redlands: Situated less than a mile west (about a 15-minute walk or 3-minute drive) along Citrus Avenue and State Street, offering an eclectic mix of independent cafes, gastropubs, boutiques, and evening dining.
• Sylvan Park & University of Redlands: Located just over half a mile to the north, offering lush picnic grounds, playgrounds, and adjacent historic university facilities.
• Redlands Bowl: Approximately 1 mile southwest, home of the famed summer music festival and outdoor concert amphitheater.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward via marked driveways on East Citrus Avenue and surrounding cross streets including Church Street and University Street. During morning arrival (7:15 AM to 8:15 AM) and afternoon dismissal (2:30 PM to 3:30 PM), Citrus Avenue experiences heavy vehicular congestion, student pedestrian traffic, and school bus staging; drivers should exercise extreme caution and yield to all crosswalks. Regional highway access is exceptionally convenient, with Interstate 10 (San Bernardino Freeway) accessible just four blocks north via University Street or Cypress Avenue. Regional transit riders can utilize Omnitrans bus lines running along Citrus Avenue, or connect to the Metrolink Arrow rail line at the Downtown Redlands or University stations located within a short drive or bike ride.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Spacious, open-air surface parking with unrestricted overhead clearance.
• Designated accessible (ADA) parking spaces with flat sidewalk transition paths to campus facilities.
• Dedicated perimeter fencing, night floodlighting, and standard campus security oversight.
• Broad two-way access aisles allowing simple maneuvering and three-point turns for larger vehicles.
• Zero metering equipment or commercial parking gates, enabling fast drive-in entry during evening events.

Ideal For

• Redlands High School enrolled upperclassmen holding valid Redlands Unified School District (RUSD) parking permits during school hours.
• Spectators, parents, and visiting teams attending Terriers athletic events at Dodge Stadium or the campus gymnasium.
• Patrons attending musical and theatrical showcases at the historic Clock Auditorium.
• Community visitors attending weekend sporting tournaments or youth leagues held on high school campus fields.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Drivers must take note of campus parking regulations: during normal academic school hours on weekdays (Monday through Friday, typically 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM), student parking spaces are strictly reserved for students displaying official RHS permit hangtags or stickers; unauthorized vehicles risk citation by school safety officers or local law enforcement. For evening athletic games or weekend community gatherings, parking is generally unrestricted and free of charge, but spaces fill rapidly prior to major rivalry games. Always check local school district calendars for minimum days and special event schedules before planning your route.