General Information - Visitor Parking Information

Daily Parking (Pay on Exit)

Hourly Parking (Prepaid)

How To Prepay for Parking

Special Event Information

Payment Options

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ENTRY TICKET OR PREPAID PARKING RECEIPT MUST BE DISPLAYED WHILE PARKED.

 

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DAILY VISITOR PARKING (PAY ON EXIT OPTION) ENTRY TICKET OR PREPAID PARKING RECEIPT MUST BE DISPLAYED WHILE PARKED.
CLICK HERE FOR A MAP OF VISITOR LOCATIONS
Up to 1 hour = $3     |     1-2 hours = $5     |     2-4 hours = $7     |     4-5 hours = $8     |     5+ hours = $10 Max $10 per day. Day restarts at 12 a.m

Prospect Garage (PG) ~ 2350 Prospect Avenue Central Garage (CG) ~1900 E. 21st Street	No overnight parking without a permit.
West Garage (WG) ~ 1830 E. 17th Steet	West Garage Daily Visitor Parking Passes can be purchased online. Click here for options*. * May not be available during event times. No overnight parking without a permit.
South Garage (SG) ~ 2101 East 21st Street	Overnight parking for CSU visitors and MegaBus - Click here for more information. South Garage Daily Visitor Parking Passes can be purchased online. Click here for options*. * May not be available during event times. Click here to purchase event parking.
East Garage (EG) ~ 2506 Chester Avenue	Limited parking Visitor Parking. Only available Monday-Friday, between 3:00 p.m. and 11:59 p.m. / Saturday & Sunday, between 5:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. Note that space is allocated based on availability. No overnight parking without a permit.

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ENTRY TICKET OR PREPAID PARKING RECEIPT MUST BE DISPLAYED WHILE PARKED.

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SHORT TERM PARKING (PREPAID PARKING)* ENTRY TICKET OR PREPAID PARKING RECEIPT MUST BE DISPLAYED WHILE PARKED.

Pre-payment is required for all meters and PayStations and they are enforced 24 hours/every day. Citations will be issued on expired spaces every four hours. CSU Parking permits are not valid at PayStation spaces except when displayed with a disabled parking placard on vehicles parked in designated disabled parking spaces or when the parking sign states differently. Prepaid contractor passes or vouchers are also not accepted at coin meter and PayStation spaces unless it is clearly stated on the pass. No overnight parking without a permit.

Student Center Parking (Lot 22) 2121 Euclid Avenue Julka Hall/Mather Mansion (Lot 66) 2485 Euclid Avenue Music/Communication Building (Lot 21)   2001 Euclid Avenue Lot 70, E. 24th St. between Euclid/Prospect Rec Center (RG) 2420 Chester Avenue Wolstein Drive (Lot 40), on Prospect between E. 18 and E. 21st.	RATE $3 = 1 hr     $5 = 2 hrs      $7 = 3 hrs $10 = 4 hrs Max four (4) hour purchase. Pre Pay at the PayStation or use the T2 Text2Pay option. May be staffed or reserved for special events.
Lot 54, E. 24th between Chester & Payne	RATE:  $3 = 1 hr  |  $5 = 2 hrs  |  $6 = 3 hrs  |  All day Parking for $7. Prepay at the PayStation near the E. 24th St. entrance or use the T2 Text2Pay option. This is the only PayStation with this fee structure. May be staffed or reserved for special events.
Lot 14, (Behind Krenzler Field) Lot 20, Police Lot, 1870 E. 19th Lot 27, 2027 Prospect Ave. Lot 59, E. 25th Street	T2 Text 2 Pay Rate:  $3 = 1 hr  |  $5 = 2 hrs  |  $7 = 3 hrs  |  $10 = 4 hrs Coin meters: $.25 per 10 minutes or $1.50 per hour; the meters accept US quarters only. The T2 Text2Pay option accesses a $0.50 convenience fee per transaction. May be staffed/reserved for special events or unavailable during construction or conferences.

*PayStations allow parking up to four (4) hours and accept cash or credit (once payment is submitted, no additional time can be added at the Pay Station). PayStations DO NOT give change - exact payment is required and excess payments will not be refunded. CSU Prepaid permits are not valid at PayStation spaces except when displayed with a disabled parking placard on vehicles parked in designated disabled parking spaces or when the parking sign states differently.

Parking at a malfunctioning coin meter or PayStation is prohibited. Please notify Parking & Transportation Services at 216-687-2023 regarding a defective meter.

How to Use Pay Stations

1. Touch screen to activate
2. Enter the parking space number
3. Press OK
4. Select the number corresponding to the hours you need to park. 
5. Accepts $1, $5,  and $10 bills ¨C (exact change only, no refunds)
6. Accepts Debit cards, Discover, Visa & Master Card
7. Please take your receipt and display it on your dashboard.
8. If you did not purchase enough time, you cannot extend time at the PayStation.

Adding Time - Text2Park (T2P)

Text2Park allows users to purchase and/or extend their time with a credit card (Visa, MC, and Discover) using a smartphone or on the web for a $0.50 convenience fee per session. Smartphone users will be prompted to extend the time via the website or text before the current session expiration. The maximum extendable time (after initial time purchase) is up to four (4) hours.

All transactions do require a Lot Code or a PCODE. Lot codes start with "CSU" followed by the Lot number. 

T2P is available in these locations (additional locations may be added in the future):

• Lot 22 (Student Center) - PCODE: CSU22
• Lot 21 (front of MU) - PCODE: CSU21
• Rec Garage (RG/Lot 65) - PCODE: CSU65
• Lot 70 (E. 24th Street) - PCODE: CSU70
• Lot 66 (Julka Drive) - PCODE: CSU66
• Lot 54 - PCODE: CSU54
• Lot 40 (Wolstein Drive) - PCODE: CSU40

Safety Escorts

Individuals who walk across campus during evening hours are encouraged to use CSU Escorts by calling 216.687.2020 from a cell phone or by calling 2020 from any campus phone when traveling to and from destinations.

Parking Rules

Each individual who chooses to park at Cleveland State University is expected to comply with established rules and regulations. See additional information under Parking Rules.

Additional Parking is available in the following PRIVATE Lots located in the Campus District

Special Event Parking Information

Special event parking rates are posted at each event and on the "Events & News" link. In the absence of a special event rate, the Visitor rate is assessed.  Pre-paid parking for events is available for South Garage and West Garage. NOTE: Additional on-campus parking may be offered for a specific event. Please refer inquiries to the event sponsor (e.g. College of Music, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, or Wolstein Center). Facility clearance heights can be found on our visitor page.

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ENTRY TICKET OR PREPAID PARKING RECEIPT MUST BE DISPLAYED WHILE PARKED. LICENSE PLATE MUST FACE DRIVE AISLE.

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Payment Options

• Cash
• Special Event rate as posted
• There are no in-out privileges

Online Account Options 

Visitors can register for an online account on our CSU Online Parking System by clicking "create one." A valid email address is required and the email address cannot be active on another parking account (i.e. student, staff, or visitor). An online account allows the option to review citations, process payments, and submit parking appeals.

Password resets can be completed by selecting the "retrieve your guest login." Please note that if the email address is active on two separate accounts, this option will not work. Please send an email to parking@csuohio.edu to resolve the issue.

Receipts and Refunds

Parking & Transportation Services does not issue retail-type receipts for parking. Individuals are to be issued a ticket to be placed on the vehicle¡¯s dashboard in clear view.

Due to the volume of patrons involved, there are no refunds offered for special event parking or lost ticket costs. 

Locations

• Bert L. and Iris S. Wolstein Center ¨C Individuals attending special events are encouraged to park in the South Garage (SG) with an entrance on East 21st Street or the West Garage (WG) with an entrance from East 17th Street between Chester and Euclid Avenues. Designated parking for vehicles displaying a State of Ohio disability placard is provided on the Center¡¯s Drive, which is located on the north side of the facility with entry from Prospect Avenue at East 18th Street. Pedestrian drop-off is recommended from the Center¡¯s Drive or from the curb lane on the south side of Prospect Avenue between East 18th and East 21st Street.
• Natatorium and Recreation Center - Individuals attending a competitive, reserved, or special event are encouraged to park in East Garage (EG) with entry from eastbound Chester Avenue at East 25th Street. Pedestrian drop-off is recommended from the curb lane on East 24th Street just north of Euclid Avenue or from the curb lane on the south side of Chester Avenue at East 24th Street. From either location, pedestrians will then proceed to the entrance of the Physical Education Building, which is on the pedestrian mall on East 24th Street. Rec Center Parking Permits can be purchased with an up-to-date Rec Center membership. Rec Center Permits are valid in Lot 65 and Lot 54 for up to 3 hours of parking per day. Click here for more information and restrictions. 
• Waetjen Auditorium and Drinko Hall - Individuals attending special events are encouraged to park in Central Garage (CG) with entry from southbound East 21st Street from Chester Avenue. Designated parking for vehicles displaying a State of Ohio disability placard is provided in Lot 21 (Music/Communication Building), which is located on Euclid Avenue just west of East 21st Street with entry from Euclid Avenue. Pedestrian drop-off is recommended from the curb lane on the southwest corner of East 21st Street and Euclid Avenue intersection. Stair-free building access is available on the top level of the garage but is not open to parking for all events held on campus.
• Woodling Gymnasium - Individuals attending a competitive, reserved, or special event are encouraged to park in East Garage (EG) with entry from eastbound Chester Avenue at East 25th Street. Pedestrian drop-off is recommended from the curb lane on East 24th Street just north of Euclid Avenue or from the curb lane on the south side of Chester Avenue at East 24th Street. From either location, pedestrians will then proceed to the entrance of the Physical Education Building, which is on the pedestrian mall on East 24th Street.
• Other - Please refer to the Visitor parking map to determine which General visitor parking location will be most convenient for you.

Prearranged Department Guests

Click here for information on department reservations.

Other Established Visitor Arrangements

Admissions Guests - Prospective students are provided with program-specific information from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, the Office of Graduate Admissions, or the College of Law.

Athletic Camps and Special Events - Individuals are encouraged to review the information about the specific facility in use, provided under Events, or contact the Athletic Department directly.

Campus Activities Board and student organizations -Individuals visiting campus to attend an educational, entertainment, recreational, or social event sponsored by a student organization are encouraged to review the information about the specific facility in use, provided under Events.

Speech & Hearing Clinic - Individuals visiting campus for the Speech & Hearing Clinic please contact the clinic via phone at 216-687-3804.

Orientation Participants - Incoming undergraduate students and their families will be provided with program-specific information from the Orientation Programs Office regarding the parking to be offered.

UPDATED: 11/13/24