Facility Overview
The University Hall East Parking Lot is a dedicated open-air surface parking facility situated on the scenic historic campus of the University of Redlands in Redlands, California. Serving students, faculty, administrative staff, and campus guests, this flat paved lot provides direct and hassle-free vehicular access to University Hall and surrounding academic buildings. Because it is an outdoor, unobstructed surface lot without overhead barriers, low garage ceilings, or tight clearance decks, the facility accommodates standard passenger sedans, compact crossovers, full-size SUVs, pickup trucks, and high-profile passenger vans without clearance concerns.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Located in the heart of the University of Redlands campus, this parking lot places visitors within brief walking distance of key collegiate and community destinations:
- University Hall & Administration: Located immediately adjacent to the lot, providing rapid access for academic appointments, department meetings, and administrative services (1 to 2 minutes on foot).
- Memorial Chapel: The university\'s signature venue for concerts, pipe organ recitals, baccalaureate ceremonies, and guest speaker lectures, located just a 3 to 5-minute stroll away.
- Hall of Letters & Quad: The central academic core and lush campus lawns, ideal for campus tours and student gatherings (under 5 minutes walking distance).
- Ted Runner Stadium & Currier Gymnasium: Home of the Redlands Bulldogs athletic competitions, track events, and homecoming games, situated within an easy 8 to 10-minute walk across campus.
- Downtown Redlands: Located approximately 1.5 miles southwest, featuring historic State Street, boutique shopping, gourmet eateries, and local microbreweries.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Ingress and egress are straightforward via East Colton Avenue, University Street, and surrounding perimeter campus roadways. Drivers benefit from quick connectivity to Interstate 10 (San Bernardino Freeway) via University Street or Orange Street exits, facilitating simple regional commuting from Loma Linda, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Palm Springs. The location is also exceptionally well-connected to public transit, sitting within comfortable walking distance of the Redlands–University Metrolink Arrow station, which provides frequent commuter rail connections westward toward San Bernardino and Los Angeles. Omnitrans local bus routes also service stops along Colton Avenue and University Street.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Well-maintained, open-air surface stalls with visible lane markings and designated drive aisles.
- Designated accessible ADA parking stalls positioned close to campus walkways and curb ramps.
- Nighttime pole-mounted area lighting for enhanced evening visibility and personal safety.
- Monitored by University of Redlands Department of Public Safety patrols.
- Pedestrian-friendly sidewalks leading directly onto the central pedestrian mall and campus quads.
- Easy drop-off and pickup turning space for rideshare and campus visitors.
Ideal For
- University students and faculty attending daytime seminars and lectures at University Hall.
- Prospective students and families embarking on official university campus tours.
- Guests attending classical music recitals, choir performances, or commencement ceremonies at Memorial Chapel.
- Fans and alumni heading to Bulldogs collegiate sports tournaments and athletic fixtures.
- Contractors, guest lecturers, and visiting academic professionals needing convenient campus parking.
Visitor & Driver Tips
The University of Redlands enforces parking regulations across campus lots during standard operational and instructional hours. Visitors should check posted signage upon entry to ensure spaces are not restricted to designated faculty/staff permit holders. Daily guest parking permits can typically be obtained online via the university parking portal or through the Public Safety office. During high-profile campus events—such as graduation weekends, homecoming football games, and Feast of Lights holiday concerts—parking lots fill quickly, so plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early or utilize the nearby Metrolink Arrow train connection.
