Facility Overview
The Stayer Center & Sadoff Gymnasium Parking Lot is an open-air surface parking facility serving the heart of the Marian University campus in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Situated directly adjacent to the Stayer Center for Technology & Executive Learning and the Sadoff Gymnasium, this lot offers convenient, direct-grade vehicular access for students, faculty, conference attendees, and athletics spectators. Because it is an unobstructed outdoor surface lot, it features open vertical clearance without low ceiling barriers, making it fully accessible for full-size pickup trucks, passenger vans, large SUVs, and handicap-accessible converted vans, in addition to standard compact and mid-size passenger cars.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Positioned on the vibrant east side of Fond du Lac, this parking facility acts as the primary gateway to Marian University’s athletic and executive conference hubs. Key nearby points of interest within immediate walking distance include:
- Sadoff Gymnasium: Direct access (less than 1 minute walk) to collegiate basketball and volleyball games featuring the Marian University Sabres.
- Stayer Center for Technology & Executive Learning: Located immediately adjacent, hosting corporate seminars, academic lectures, and executive education workshops.
- Marian University Quad & Academic Hall: A 2-minute stroll across campus pathways to classrooms, administrative offices, and student commons.
- Herr-Baker Field & Smith Fields: Approximately a 5-minute walk for outdoor collegiate baseball, softball, and soccer match days.
- Downtown Fond du Lac: Located roughly 1.5 miles to the west, offering local eateries, coffee shops, and boutique retail options.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
The parking lot is readily accessible via East Division Street (WI-23) and South National Avenue, two of the main arterial roadways traversing eastern Fond du Lac. Ingress and egress points are designed for smooth traffic circulation, allowing rapid exits onto local collector streets even following high-attendance Sabre athletic games or graduation ceremonies. For regional commuters, the facility connects smoothly to US Highway 151 and Interstate 41 within minutes. Fond du Lac Area Transit (FDLAT) provides local public bus routes along Division Street, offering easy car-free connections across the city.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Spacious, clearly marked open-air surface stalls.
- Wide driving lanes accommodating easy maneuvers for oversized trucks and SUVs.
- Dedicated ADA-compliant accessible parking stalls located close to facility ramps and building entrances.
- Paved pathways with curb cuts leading straight to Sadoff Gym and Stayer Center doorways.
- Exterior campus lighting fixtures providing visibility and safety for night games and evening classes.
- Proximity to campus safety and security patrols.
Ideal For
- Collegiate sports fans attending Marian University Sabres basketball and volleyball matches.
- Business professionals and community members attending conferences, seminars, or banquets at the Stayer Center.
- Prospective students, families, and visiting athletic teams.
- Faculty, staff, and commuter students seeking direct access to campus sports and academic venues.
Visitor & Driver Tips
While parking is frequently complimentary for university athletic contests and special public events, campus parking regulations may be enforced during standard academic weekday hours. Visitors attending weekday business conferences or daytime classes should check for visitor permit guidelines or park in clearly designated visitor spaces. During winter months, note designated snow removal zones and allow extra time to navigate during heavy snowfall.
