Plan special event parking on the River Campus
Find information for departments planning special events that require parking, including reservations and available locations.
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Special event parking on the River Campus
The Parking Office can assist University departments with parking arrangements for special events and meetings on the River Campus. Additional details about parking attendants, traffic equipment, and signage services are available on the special event parking services page.
To request event parking:
- Review available parking locations below.
- Submit your request using the special event parking reservation form.
- You will receive a confirmation email once your request has been processed.
Please note: Parking reserves the right to reassign parking areas during special events. An alternate parking location will be provided if needed.
Parking reservations may be requested for the locations below. For availability in other lots, contact Special Event Coordinator Quentin Shaw at qshaw@ur.rochester.edu or (585) 273-2140.
Depending on the date and time of your event and the number of guests you anticipate, parking may be available on campus or require shuttle service to an off-site location.
Available parking locations
- Bloch Alumni and Advancement Center (BAAC)*
- Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE)*
- Library Lot – Capacity: 40 vehicles
- Availability may be limited or adjusted during construction near Library Lot.
- President’s House – Capacity: 20-25 vehicles
- Provost’s House – Capacity: 40-50 vehicles
- Trustee Lot*
- Wallis Lot – Capacity: 3 vehicles
- Zone 1 South (Intercampus Drive)*
- Zone 2 North (Intercampus Drive)*
- Zone 3 South*
* Special event parking is not available during normal business hours. For reservations on evenings and weekends, contact Luis Cruz at lcruz@parking.rochester.edu.
Submit an event parking request
Use the special event parking reservation form to request parking for your event. You will receive a confirmation email once your request has been processed.
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Cancellation policy
Events canceled less than 48 hours in advance will incur a 50% charge. Events canceled on site will be charged in full.
To cancel event parking, contact Special Event Coordinator Quentin Shaw at qshaw@ur.rochester.edu or (585) 273-2140.
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