About this Location

Facility Overview

The Upper Massey Lot (officially designated as Lot 10 on the Robert Morris University campus) is a paved, open-air surface parking facility nestled in the heart of Moon Township, Pennsylvania. Serving students, university personnel, conference attendees, and arena guests, the lot sits directly off Massey Way adjacent to academic and performing arts facilities. Its wide-open outdoor layout provides unrestricted vertical clearance, meaning high-roof vans, pickup trucks, full-size commercial shuttles, and large SUVs can navigate and park comfortably without the height limitations commonly imposed by multi-story parking garages. Clear directional stalls, wide driving lanes, and gentle campus grade transitions make maneuvering and parking straightforward for drivers of all vehicle types.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Upper Massey Lot is ideally situated to access academic, athletic, and entertainment hotspots across the Robert Morris University (RMU) Moon Campus and neighboring Moon Township hubs:

Massey Hall & Massey Gardens: Steps away (1–2 minutes walking distance), hosting performing arts, theater productions, and outdoor university ceremonies.
Rockwell Hall & Franklin Center: Located within a 2- to 3-minute walk (under 500 feet), home to RMU business classrooms and the Franklin Conference Center.
UPMC Events Center: Located approximately a 5-minute walk (0.3 miles) to the north, this premier 4,000+ seat arena hosts NCAA Division I Colonials basketball and volleyball, major national touring concerts, commencement ceremonies, and regional conventions.
Joe Walton Stadium: A short 6- to 8-minute stroll (0.4 miles) across campus for Colonials collegiate football and lacrosse matchups.
Edward A. Nicholson Center & Rogal Chapel: Less than 4 minutes on foot, connecting drivers directly to campus dining halls, student services, and wedding venues.
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): Located roughly 10 minutes (6 miles) southwest via Interstate 376, making this campus area a practical meeting point for regional travelers.
Moon Plaza & University Boulevard Corridor: Less than 1 mile away, offering numerous dining options, cafes, banks, and retail centers.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

The facility is accessed via Campus Drive and Massey Way, connecting directly to University Boulevard (PA Route 51 / PA Route 60 Business). University Boulevard acts as Moon Township's primary arterial corridor, connecting commuters smoothly to Interstate 376 (Beaver Valley Expressway) and the Sewickley Bridge across the Ohio River onto PA Route 65 and Interstate 79.

Campus ingress runs smoothly during regular school hours; however, during sold-out concerts or marquee basketball games at the UPMC Events Center, Massey Way and Campus Drive experience substantial post-event congestion. Knowledgeable drivers often bypass University Boulevard backups by routing through internal campus bypass connectors toward Beaver Grade Road or Sharon Road. Public transit commuters can utilize Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) bus routes—such as the 21 Coraopolis and G3/G31 flyers servicing Moon Township and University Boulevard—providing bus connections into Downtown Pittsburgh and Robinson Town Centre.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous outdoor footprint with no overhead height restrictions for oversized vehicles, rack-equipped SUVs, or work trucks.
Accessible Stalls: Clearly painted, ADA-compliant handicap parking spaces located nearest to Massey Hall and main pedestrian pathways.
Campus Safety & Lighting: Equipped with campus-grade LED overhead lighting, emergency blue light phone stations, and round-the-clock patrol coverage by the Robert Morris University Police Department.
Paved & Marked Layout: High-visibility stall striping and clearly marked one-way or two-way traffic lanes.
Event Payment & Permitting: Enforces standard university digital/hangtag parking credentials during standard academic hours, with card-only fee collection on select arena event dates.

Ideal For

Concertgoers & Sports Fans: Event attendees visiting the UPMC Events Center or Joe Walton Stadium seeking accessible on-campus parking.
Campus Commuters: Students, faculty, and administrative staff heading to Massey Hall, Rockwell Hall, and neighboring academic halls.
Conference & Meeting Guests: Visitors attending corporate retreats, workshops, or academic symposiums at the Franklin Conference Center.
Wedding & Special Event Guests: Convenient staging ground for attendees of celebrations at the Ann and Alvin Rogal Family Chapel and Massey Gardens.

Visitor & Driver Tips

During standard weekday academic terms (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM), valid RMU parking registration or guest permits are required; visitors should check in with RMU Public Safety at the Barry Center or review campus signage. For arena concerts or RMU athletics events at the UPMC Events Center, lots may transition to event-rate parking, which operates on a 100% cashless (credit/debit card) basis. If attending a high-attendance event, aim to arrive at least 45 to 60 minutes prior to door time, and take note of your stall row to ensure an easy exit through Massey Way.