About this Location

Facility Overview

Situated directly along the vibrant academic corridor at 1715 Johnston St, the UL Parking (GeauxPark) facility provides seamless parking access for visitors, students, and guests of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Configured as an open-air surface parking lot, this facility offers an intuitive, single-level layout that ensures straightforward navigation from entry to exit. Because the lot features no overhead deck or covered ramps, there are no vertical clearance restrictions, making it an excellent parking choice for standard passenger cars, large dual-cab pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, and passenger vans alike.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located on one of Lafayette\'s most vital thoroughfares, this parking facility places motorists within easy walking distance of core UL Lafayette campus facilities and neighborhood cultural landmarks:

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Main Campus: Immediate pedestrian connectivity to university academic halls, Dupré Library, and the Student Union (under a 5-minute walk).
Olde Tyme Grocery: Lafayette\'s legendary po\'boy destination is less than a 5-minute walk down Johnston Street.
Girard Park: A 33-acre municipal park offering paved jogging trails, sports courts, and a scenic pond, situated less than a 10-minute walk southeast.
Hilliard University Art Museum: Located within a short stroll on St. Mary Boulevard, showcasing regional and international fine arts.
Downtown Lafayette: The vibrant downtown cultural and dining district on Jefferson Street is approximately 1.2 miles northeast, easily reachable in 4 to 5 minutes by car or rideshare.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are situated directly off Johnston Street (US-167), allowing for convenient deceleration into the facility. While Johnston Street experiences heavier traffic during standard university rush hours (8:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM), broad sightlines and multi-lane street design make turning into and out of the lot manageable. Public transit users will find Lafayette Transit System (LTS) bus stops positioned along Johnston Street and University Avenue, providing reliable municipal bus connections across the city. Motorists connecting to regional highways can easily follow Johnston Street northeast to the Evangeline Thruway (US-90/I-49) or southwest toward Camellia Boulevard and Ambassador Caffery Parkway.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous turning aisles and unobstructed vertical headroom suitable for high-clearance vehicles.
Contactless Mobile Payments: Full integration with the GeauxPark system and ParkMobile, permitting swift pay-by-plate mobile transactions.
ADA Accessible Stalls: Designated accessible parking spaces located near the primary pedestrian paths.
Campus Safety & Lighting: Equipped with overhead dusk-to-dawn lighting and regularly monitored via University of Louisiana at Lafayette Police Department (ULPD) patrols.

Ideal For

Campus Visitors & Guests: Perfect for guest lecturers, university vendors, and prospective students taking campus tours.
Dining Patrons: Convenient staging spot for visitors dining at nearby eateries along Johnston Street and St. Mary Boulevard.
Cultural & Recreation Visitors: An accessible option for attendees heading to events at the Hilliard Museum or afternoon outings at Girard Park.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When parking, confirm your designated parking zone number on the posted GeauxPark / ParkMobile signs, as university parking zones may have specific operational hours and rate regulations. University parking regulations are actively enforced during regular academic operating hours (typically Monday through Friday), so be sure to start your parking session promptly via your mobile device upon arriving. For peak campus events such as career fairs or orientation days, arrive 15 to 20 minutes early to secure a prime stall.