University of Oregon - Parking

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College Prowler Take

During busy times of day, particularly morning and afternoon, trying to find a parking spot at UO is like trying to find your car keys when you’re already late—a huge hassle. The University doesn’t have enough parking to accommodate its student population and far oversells permits for the spaces it does keep. Parking passes can be purchased at the beginning of each year and are required for parking on campus. Students agree that passes are too expensive, especially considering the lack of available spaces. In addition, you may still be required to feed parking meters even if you’re in a permit-only zone!

Eugene offers a lot of places to park around campus if you’re carrying a roll of quarters with you. In the neighborhoods surrounding campus, there are many metered side streets and several two-hour zones where students can park for free, but these aren’t always the most convenient. For the most part, parking is a pain in the neck no matter where you are around campus. With a bus system that is free to students and plenty of bike-friendly roads, the luxury of driving to school isn’t worth the time or the money you’ll have to spend at UO.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

They will tell you there’s... They will tell you there’s parking, but they’re lying! The bus system is great, though. Any student with an ID card can ride anywhere for free. 12345 Parking Report

Anonymous says:

Parking is horrible, and it’s... Parking is horrible, and it’s virtually impossible to park close to campus or on campus. And if you park off campus, there is only two-hour zone parking. 12345 Parking Report

Anonymous says:

I’ve been here almost an entire... I’ve been here almost an entire year and still haven’t gotten a permit to park at the dorms or on campus. I’ve been on the list forever! They have lots of other parking services, and you can buy permits from them. I just park my car in the street in front of the dorm (if there are spots open) because it’s the only free parking in Eugene. 12345 Parking Report

Anonymous says:

It is very difficult to find a... It is very difficult to find a place to park after 8 a.m. I come to school every morning early just so I can park without getting a ticket. The parking fee is outrageous; $216 a year, just to park your car. 12345 Parking Report

Anonymous says:

There really isn’t a lot of... There really isn’t a lot of parking. I live close to campus and luckily I can walk and leave my car at home. All the spots are paid meters. I would advise not bringing a car your first year, unless you get a parking permit, which will cost a lot of money. 12345 Parking Report

Did You Know?

Best Place to Find a Parking Spot
East side of Alder Street, between E 16th and E 17th.

Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!
South side of E 12th Ave., between Alder St. and Kincaid St.

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