About this Location

Facility Overview

Visitor Parking 2 is an open-air surface parking facility situated on the Uptown Campus of the University at Albany (SUNY Albany) in Albany, New York (ZIP 12203). Positioned along the campus ring road network near University Drive West and adjacent academic facilities, this lot offers convenient designated pay-by-plate visitor parking. As an outdoor surface lot, it features no overhead height restrictions, making it suitable for standard passenger vehicles, SUVs, full-size pickup trucks, and taller passenger vans.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located on the western perimeter of SUNY Albany\'s distinctive uptown campus, Visitor Parking 2 provides immediate pedestrian access to several key university and community destinations:

UAlbany Academic Podium: Just a 5-minute walk across the central campus landscape, reaching lecture centers, the Campus Center, and university libraries.
Broadview Center & SEFCU Arena: Approximately a 7- to 10-minute walk, offering convenient parking for Great Danes basketball games, collegiate sports, and special campus events.
Bob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium: Within an 8- to 12-minute walk, making it an accessible option for football and soccer matchups.
State Quad and Dutch Quad: Direct access to western student residential quads and visiting centers.
Collins Fellows Building & Boor Sculpture Studio: Located in close proximity along the perimeter road.
Crossgates Mall: Located approximately 2 miles southwest via Washington Avenue, offering premier dining, shopping, and entertainment.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Visitor Parking 2 is directly accessed from the campus perimeter loop via University Drive West and Washington Avenue or Western Avenue (US-20). Drivers arriving from outside Albany can access the campus easily via Interstate 87 (Adirondack Northway), Interstate 90, and NY-85. Public transit connections are outstanding, with multiple CDTA (Capital District Transportation Authority) bus routes stopping directly at Collins Circle and the Social Science building, providing frequent transit service to Downtown Albany, the Harriman State Office Campus, and regional shopping destinations.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-air surface parking with clear lane markings and bidirectional drive aisles.
No vertical clearance limitations, welcoming elevated pickups and rooftop cargo carriers.
Automated multi-space pay stations accepting major credit cards, alongside mobile payment integration via ParkMobile.
Designated ADA-accessible parking stalls located closest to paved pedestrian walkways and accessible curb ramps.
Campus lighting fixtures and regular patrol monitoring by the University at Albany Police Department (UPD).

Ideal For

Prospective students and families attending UAlbany admissions tours and information sessions.
Guests attending academic lectures, symposiums, and departmental meetings.
Collegiate sports fans attending Great Danes basketball and athletic matches at Broadview Center.
Contractors, visiting scholars, and community members needing short-term daytime campus parking.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Parking regulations on campus are strictly enforced on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Visitors should pay immediately upon parking by entering their vehicle license plate number into the automated kiosk or launching the ParkMobile app (Zone number posted on-site). During major campus athletic events, commencement, or prospective student open houses, arrive early as visitor stalls may fill up rapidly, requiring overflow parking in designated general lots around the perimeter road.