Overview & Suitability

The visitor parking area located on West Georgia Drive in Carrollton, Georgia, serves as a primary, multi-use parking option on the main campus of the University of West Georgia (UWG). Positioned directly along West Georgia Drive, this parking setup provides direct access to several prominent campus landmarks, including the Technology-Enhanced Learning Center (TLC) and the Maurice K. Townsend Center for the Performing Arts. This lot is designed as a surface lot, ideally suited for standard passenger cars, SUVs, and light trucks. It features designated short-term mobile pay-to-park spaces, making it highly convenient for university guests, event attendees, prospective students, and daily visitors. Specialized vehicles, such as oversized motorhomes or RVs, are typically restricted and should utilize designated athletics complex lots (such as Lot B near University Stadium) during game days rather than these campus core spaces.

Access, Dimensions & Clearance

As an open surface lot, this location does not have restrictive overhead height or clearance limits, making it suitable for standard passenger vehicles of all heights. Access is direct and easily navigable via West Georgia Drive, a main thoroughfare looping through the UWG campus that is accessed from Maple Street. The lot features wide, paved lanes that facilitate two-way traffic and straightforward navigation, though drivers should be mindful of students and heavy pedestrian traffic, especially near the three-way stop intersection. For convenience, a dedicated drop-off area is located directly in front of the Townsend Center for quick passenger unloading prior to parking.

Parking Rates, Tariffs & Booking

Parking at this location is managed digitally through the mobile AMP Pay-to-Park system, which is linked directly to the vehicle's license plate:

• First 30 minutes: Free (requires completion of registration in the app to claim the credit).
• Subsequent hours: $1.00 per hour.
• Booking & Payment Method: No advance booking is required. Visitors must park in designated 'AMP Pay-to-Park' spaces and pay via the 'AMP Park' smartphone application (available on iOS and Android) or through the official website. Payments are processed digitally using credit or debit cards.

Please note that UWG uses License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology for enforcement; physical paper hangtags or decals are not required, as your license plate serves as your active parking permit.

Security & Amenities

The facility benefits from the comprehensive security framework of the University of West Georgia campus:

• Patrols & Surveillance: The area is regularly patrolled by the University of West Georgia Police Department (UWG PD) and is equipped with campus lighting for enhanced nighttime visibility.
• EV Charging: Multiple electric vehicle (EV) charging stations maintained by ChargePoint are located at the adjacent TLC Parking lot, allowing green vehicle owners to top up their battery (subject to a standard charging fee of $0.90 per hour).
• Accessibility: ADA-compliant, designated accessible parking spaces are available on both the east and west sides of the nearby buildings, requiring a valid state-issued placard.

Strategic Alternative

This parking lot acts as a highly strategic alternative and direct parking option for attendees of major theatrical performances, concerts, and community events hosted at the Maurice K. Townsend Center for the Performing Arts. Additionally, on athletic game days or major university events, it serves as an excellent starting point; visitors can utilize the campus shuttle service (such as the Red Route bus) to easily transit between campus locations, the Campus Center, or the Bookstore without having to navigate heavier traffic near the Coliseum or University Stadium.