Working faculty, staff should consider alternate parking during athletic events to avoid garage fees

As previously announced, the University Street and Northwestern Avenue parking garages continue to be designated paid parking locations for home football game attendees during the 2021 season. The Northwestern Avenue Parking Garage will serve also as paid event parking for men’s home basketball games when the season begins Nov. 4.

Faculty and staff who will be on campus for business purposes on these dates, including evenings and weekends, are encouraged to seek alternate parking to avoid paying event rates. A number of other campus garages, parking lots and street locations have relaxed evening and weekend parking.

With the exception of “reserve” permit holders, anyone entering these garages on home game days — including those who have an “A” permit — will be required to pay event parking rates of $20-$30 per vehicle. Most of the home games are scheduled for evenings or weekends, but some games may be held during regular business hours.  

Three home football games remain for the season on Oct. 23, Nov. 6 and Nov. 27. The men’s basketball team will host a number of games from November to March, including games on Nov. 4, 9, 12, 16, 26 and 30. The full schedule is available on the Purdue Sports website. Some game start times have yet to be determined and will be posted as they are available.

Before parking in alternate locations, all motorists should watch for posted signs that require a specific permit 24/7, such as residence hall permit spaces, to avoid receiving a parking citation. Other temporary or permanent signage may also restrict parking. Some parking lots, especially those near athletic facilities, are subject to towing on event days.

Any vehicles towed during athletic events will be taken to the Discovery Park parking lot, located at the southwest corner of Harrison Street and South Martin Jischke Drive.

Faculty and staff parking questions may be directed to Parking and Transportation Services from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 765-494-9497 or parking@purdue.edu. Questions about athletic parking or events should be directed to the Hayes Family Ticket Office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 765-494-3194.