Facility Overview
The St. Bonaventure University Loughlin Parking Lot is a spacious, open-air surface parking facility situated directly on the picturesque campus of St. Bonaventure University in Cattaraugus County, New York. Positioned alongside Loughlin Hall—one of the university\'s central residential complexes—this lot primarily serves residential students, faculty, and authorized campus visitors. The surface lot features wide driving aisles and clearly marked standard parking bays, making it straightforward to navigate regardless of the season. Because it is an open-sky surface facility with no overhead barriers or height restrictions, it effortlessly accommodates standard sedans, compact hatchbacks, large pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, and passenger vans.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Strategically situated in the heart of campus life, the Loughlin Lot provides convenient walking access to St. Bonaventure’s premier academic, athletic, and cultural hubs:
- The Reilly Center & Bob Lanier Court: Located just a 5- to 7-minute walk away, this arena is home to NCAA Division I Bonnies Men’s and Women’s basketball, university convocations, and arena events.
- Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts: A short 8-minute walk across campus connects visitors to world-class art galleries, theater performances, and classical concerts.
- Richter Center & McGraw Pavilion: Less than a 5-minute stroll to student recreation facilities, fitness centers, and intramural fields.
- Friedsam Memorial Library & Academic Quad: Approximately a 4- to 6-minute walk to Plassmann Hall, Swan Business Center, and campus study centers.
- Allegheny River Valley Trail: Directly accessible from campus, offering miles of paved multi-use recreation paths for running, biking, and walking along the Allegheny River.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Ingress and egress are straightforward via the primary university perimeter roads connected to West State Street (New York State Route 417), the main east-west arterial linking Allegany and downtown Olean. Drivers arriving via Interstate 86 (the Southern Tier Expressway) can take Exit 24 or Exit 25 for a direct, 5-minute drive to the campus gates. Regional public transportation is provided by the Olean Area Transit System (OATS), with regular bus stops servicing the St. Bonaventure campus and connecting riders to commercial plazas, downtown Olean dining, and medical facilities. Post-event traffic exits smoothly through designated campus ring roads onto Route 417.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Unobstructed open-air surface parking with no vertical clearance restrictions for tall vehicles.
- Dedicated ADA-accessible parking spaces situated near paved pedestrian walkways and dorm entryways.
- Overhead campus illumination providing visibility and comfort during evening hours.
- Monitored by the St. Bonaventure University Office of Campus Safety with routine security patrols.
- Direct access to campus emergency call boxes (Blue Light safety stations).
- Paved pedestrian sidewalks and illuminated crosswalks linking directly into the main academic and residential quads.
Ideal For
- St. Bonaventure residential students and their visiting family members.
- Attendees heading to Bonnies basketball games and community athletic events at the Reilly Center.
- Patrons attending exhibitions, recitals, and lectures at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.
- Prospective students, alumni, and official guests taking guided campus admissions tours.
Visitor & Driver Tips
During the standard academic semesters, parking permits issued by the St. Bonaventure University Office of Safety and Security are typically required for all student and employee vehicles. Official campus visitors, guest speakers, and family members should request a temporary visitor dashboard permit from the Campus Safety office located in Robinson Hall upon arrival. On major basketball game days and during commencement weekend, campus security often adjusts traffic patterns and opens lots for general event parking; arriving 30 to 45 minutes prior to tip-off is strongly recommended to secure a close stall and avoid entry delays along Route 417.
