About this Location

Facility Overview

Teris Parking is an open-air surface parking lot situated at 3710 Bates Street in the vibrant South Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Positioned conveniently along one of Oakland’s primary transportation arteries, this facility offers an accessible, flat asphalt lot designed for easy vehicular maneuvering and quick turnarounds. Because it is an open-sky surface facility without a low garage ceiling, it provides unrestricted vertical clearance, making it an ideal choice for high-profile vehicles including full-size pickup trucks, oversized SUVs, commercial vans, and vehicles equipped with roof racks or cargo carriers that often exceed multi-story parking garage height restrictions.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

The lot’s strategic placement makes it exceptionally well-suited for university commuters, hospital visitors, and neighborhood guests. Key destinations within easy walking distance or a short transit trip include:

University of Pittsburgh (Pitt): Posvar Hall, Hillman Library, David Lawrence Hall, and the Cathedral of Learning are approximately 8 to 15 minutes away on foot (0.5 to 0.8 miles).
UPMC Medical Complex: UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Montefiore, and UPMC Presbyterian are located within a 10 to 18-minute walk or a brief ride.
Carlow University: Located just over half a mile north, reachable in about 12 to 15 minutes on foot.
South Oakland Dining & Retail: The bustling corridor along Bates Street, Atwood Street, and Forbes Avenue features an eclectic mix of student-friendly eateries, cafes, and local pubs just steps away.
Schenley Park & Phipps Conservatory: Schenley Plaza and Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens are roughly a mile east, offering scenic green space and cultural exhibitions.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Teris Parking offers convenient vehicular access from Bates Street, which directly connects central Oakland to Interstate 376 (Parkway East) via Exit 73B. This allows regional commuters from Downtown Pittsburgh, Monroeville, and the East End to bypass internal campus street gridlock. The location is also well-served by Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT), with frequent bus services running along Bates Street, Boulevard of the Allies, and Forbes Avenue (including routes 54, 58, 61A-D, and 71A-D) providing seamless links across the city.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-air surface parking layout with open overhead clearance for high-roof vehicles.
Direct street ingress and egress onto Bates Street.
Clearly delineated marked parking stalls for organized parking.
Convenient proximity to major Oakland institutions, dormitories, and medical centers.
Perimeter lighting for visibility during evening and night hours.

Ideal For

University Students, Staff, and Faculty: An off-campus parking alternative within convenient walking distance of Pitt academic halls.
UPMC Healthcare Visitors: A practical overflow parking option for medical appointments or staff working across central Oakland facilities.
Contractors & Delivery Vehicles: Highly accommodating for tradespeople and oversized work trucks needing open vertical clearance.
Local Residents and Guests: An accessible off-street parking option serving South Oakland apartment housing and rental properties.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Bates Street experiences substantial commuter volume during morning and evening rush hours, particularly between 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM due to traffic merging onto and off of I-376. When approaching from the Parkway East, remain in the right-hand lanes as you climb the hill into South Oakland. For the smoothest arrival, check signage at the entrance for current operating guidelines, payment instructions, and posted permit or hourly regulations.