Facility Overview
Student Parking Lot 3 is an open-air surface parking facility situated on the campus grounds of Orem High School at 175 S 400 E in central Orem, Utah. Operating primarily as a designated student and school visitor parking area, this ground-level paved lot provides straightforward layout navigation, generous driving aisles, and clear asphalt striping. Because it is an open-sky surface lot without overhead barriers, vertical clearance is completely unrestricted, making it suitable for standard passenger sedans, pickup trucks, large SUVs, and high-profile utility vehicles. The lot provides direct pedestrian access to campus academic wings, the Tiger Stadium athletic complex, and nearby municipal recreational facilities.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Conveniently located near the intersection of 400 East and Center Street, Student Parking Lot 3 offers proximity to several prominent educational, municipal, and cultural destinations in Utah County. Key nearby points of interest include:
- Orem High School Campus & Tiger Stadium: Directly adjacent, serving school events, varsity sports games, and track meets.
- Orem City Center Park: Located less than a half-mile to the northwest (approx. 8–10 minute walk), featuring playgrounds, sports fields, and pavilion rentals.
- Orem Fitness Center & Family Aquatics: Situated roughly 0.6 miles away, offering expansive fitness facilities and community recreation.
- Orem Public Library & City Hall: Located about 0.5 miles northwest along Center Street.
- SCERA Center for the Arts & SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre: Located approximately 1 mile to the south on State Street, accessible within a 3-minute drive.
- Utah Valley University (UVU): Situated approximately 3 miles west via University Parkway.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Ingress and egress to Student Parking Lot 3 are facilitated via 400 East and adjoining campus service lanes, allowing for straightforward traffic distribution before and after school bell schedules and evening events. Regional motorists can easily reach the lot from Interstate 15 by taking the Center Street exit (Exit 271) or the 800 North exit and proceeding east to 400 East. For public transportation users, the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) operates regular local bus routes along Center Street and State Street, connecting directly to the Orem Central Station for FrontRunner commuter rail connections across the Wasatch Front.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Spacious open-air surface parking with unrestricted overhead clearance.
- Designated ADA accessible parking stalls located near primary campus crosswalks.
- Standard lot lighting covering aisles and parking bays during evening hours.
- Paved asphalt surface with clearly marked driving lanes and directional indicators.
- Seamless pedestrian connectivity to high school facilities, sports complexes, and neighborhood sidewalks.
Ideal For
- Orem High School students displaying authorized school parking permits during instructional hours.
- Parents, guardians, and visitors attending high school athletic tournaments, band concerts, and school board gatherings.
- Spectators heading to community athletic matches at campus sports fields during evenings and weekends.
- Attendees of local civic and youth sports gatherings held in the surrounding neighborhood.
Visitor & Driver Tips
During standard academic hours (typically 7:30 AM to 2:45 PM on weekdays), parking is strictly enforced and generally restricted to registered students displaying a valid Alpine School District / Orem High School permit. Visitors attending official school functions during daytime hours should check in with the school administrative office or park in designated visitor spaces. For athletic events, Friday night football games, and community performances, arrive 20 to 30 minutes before kickoff to beat localized congestion along 400 East. Always obey posted campus speed limits (10–15 mph) and exercise heightened caution around student pedestrian crossings.