About this Location

Facility Overview

Situated along the eastern boundary of the University at Buffalo's historic South Campus at 3500–3502 Bailey Avenue, the Sherman Lot is an expansive, open-air surface parking lot serving students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. Characterized by a traditional paved layout with clearly painted stall lines, wide maneuvering aisles, and perimeter tree lines, the facility provides direct pedestrian connectivity to nearby academic and research buildings including Sherman Hall, Farber Hall, and Diefendorf Hall. Because it is a level, open-sky surface lot without overhead barriers, height restrictions, or garage clearance decks, it provides unobstructed vertical headroom. This makes it exceptionally well-suited for all personal transportation modes, ranging from compact passenger cars and electric vehicles to high-profile pickup trucks, full-size commercial work vans, conversion vans, and ADA-equipped wheelchair-lift accessible vans.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

The Sherman Lot occupies a strategic position at the threshold of UB’s South Campus and the vibrant University Heights neighborhood in northeastern Buffalo. Academic destinations such as Sherman Hall, Farber Hall, Biomedical Education Building, and Abbott Library are within a brisk 2 to 5-minute walk (under 400 meters). Clark Hall Gymnasium, Harriman Quad, and Rotary Field are also easily accessible on foot for intramural games, student events, and recreational workouts. Just adjacent along Bailey Avenue is the comprehensive VA Western New York Healthcare System (Buffalo VA Medical Center), located less than a half-mile away. Golf enthusiasts and nature walkers will appreciate the immediate proximity to the Grover Cleveland Golf Course, located immediately west across campus. Moreover, the bustling commercial corridor along Main Street is just minutes away, offering a wide array of local cafes, dining spots, student pubs, banks, and pharmacies.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Vehicle ingress and egress are remarkably straightforward, with dedicated entrance access roads connecting directly off Bailey Avenue (NY Route 62) and internally via Sherman Road and Diefendorf Loop. Bailey Avenue serves as a primary north-south arterial corridor, connecting commuters smoothly to the Kensington Expressway (NY-33) to the south for direct expressway access into Downtown Buffalo and the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, or northward toward the Youngmann Memorial Highway (I-290) and New York State Thruway (I-90). For public transit riders, the lot is situated within walking distance of the University Metro Rail Station at South Campus, connecting drivers directly to the underground NFTA Metro rail line traveling down Main Street into the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Downtown Theater District, KeyBank Center, and Canalside. In addition, University at Buffalo Stampede shuttle buses and regional NFTA-Metro bus lines stop regularly along campus roadways, facilitating effortless transit to UB's North Campus in Amherst.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Ample ground-level spaces with generous turning radiuses and no vertical height ceiling limits.
UB Virtual Permit & License Plate Recognition (LPR): Seamless parking credential verification linked directly to registered vehicle license plates.
Visitor Accessibility: Designated spaces accommodating university guest permits, department passes, and mobile payment platforms where posted.
Designated Overnight Parking: Official designated rows for authorized student and faculty/staff overnight vehicle storage.
Safety & Campus Security: Regularly patrolled by University at Buffalo Police Department (UBPD), outfitted with campus safety blue light emergency phones and nighttime illumination.
ADA Accessible Stalls: Clearly marked accessible parking spaces situated near paved, curb-cut pedestrian pathways leading toward Sherman and Farber Halls.

Ideal For

UB Students & Commuters: University students attending lectures, laboratory courses, or studying in South Campus libraries.
Faculty, Staff & Researchers: Convenient daily work parking adjacent to biomedical, dental, and health sciences facilities.
VA Hospital & Medical Visitors: Overflow parking and visiting professionals with South Campus business ties near Bailey Avenue.
Park-and-Ride Commuters: Drivers looking to park vehicle inventory and board the NFTA Metro Rail or UB Stampede express shuttles.
Campus Recreation Enthusiasts: Community members and students attending games, practices, and community events around Rotary Field and Clark Hall.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Permit Enforcement Window: Standard campus permit enforcement is strictly maintained Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM; ensure your vehicle is registered or possess an authorized guest permit during these peak hours.
Free Evening & Weekend Parking: Parking lot restrictions are generally relaxed after 3:00 PM on weekdays and throughout the weekend for campus visitors, provided vehicles avoid reserved, clinic, or handicap stalls.
Winter Weather Awareness: Buffalo winter snowstorms require active plowing; observe posted campus snow emergency regulations and park only in designated overnight rows to allow snow removal equipment clear passage.
GPS Navigation Tip: Enter via Bailey Avenue onto Sherman Road or Diefendorf Loop for the most direct approach without navigating extraneous inner campus roadways.