Parking & Directions

Member Parking

Office of Campus Recreation Community members are eligible for a complimentary parking permit. This permit may be obtained when paying for a membership at the customer service/membership sales window. University faculty and staff are required to obtain parking decals from the Office of Parking and Mass Transit.

The permit is only valid for the duration of the membership and provides members of Campus Recreation access to the Athletic Complex (SEFCU Arena/Physical Education) parking lot. To obtain a parking permit, the following automobile information must be provided:

• Vehicle Make & Model
• Vehicle Year
• License Plate Number

For any further questions, please call Recreation Services at 518-437-3739.

The Office of Campus Recreation supports the University at Albany Parking Rules and Regulations. Any ticket received will need to be disputed at the Office of Parking and Mass Transit Services. Campus Recreation will not dispute a ticket on the behalf of the patron. The Office of Parking and Mass Transit is located near the Chemistry Building in the Indian Quad Commons area, on the east side. Parking spaces are available in front of the building, for use while conducting business in the Office. For more information on the Office of Parking and Mass Transit, please contact (518) 442-3121.

Parking Exceptions

The UAlbany Athletic Department has an agreement with Mass Parking Transit and Services for "fee-based" parking at the Athletic Complex (SEFCU Arena/Physical Education) lot for a handful of events. This includes football, basketball and lacrosse home games, as well as special events such as Homecoming Weekend and Giant's Training camp. As these events are subject to change, we suggest members contact the UAlbany Great Danes Ticket Office for up-to-date information and schedules.

Great Danes Ticket Office: (518) 442-4683

Office hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

During the "fee-based" parking events, the Office of Campus Recreation and the Office of Parking Management have arranged for FREE membership parking (with current, valid tag) in Dutch Quad / Lot D. 

Office of Campus Recreation patrons, visitors or rentals also have the option to pay to park in the Athletic Complex (SEFCU Arena/Physical Education) lot.

Directions

From the North

1. Take Interstate 87 (Northway) south to Exit 1E.
2. Off the exit, proceed to Interstate 90 east (Albany/Boston).
3. Take Exit 2, Washington Avenue. Cross Washington Avenue onto campus.
4. Follow University Drive, bearing right, one mile to SEFCU Arena. As you approach the SEFCU Arena, parking is to the right of the building (south side of the arena).

1. Take Interstate 87 (Thruway) north to Exit 24.
2. After the tollbooths, proceed onto Interstate 90 east towards Boston.
3. Take Exit 2, Washington Avenue.
4. Cross Washington Avenue onto campus.
5. Follow University Drive, bearing right, one mile to SEFCU Arena. As you approach the SEFCU Arena, parking is to the right of the building (south side of the arena).

1. Take Interstate 90 west towards Buffalo.
2. Leave interstate at Exit 2 (Fuller Road).
3. Turn left at Fuller Road and then take the next left at Washington Avenue. The University at Albany is on your right.
4. Follow University Drive, bearing right, one mile to SEFCU Arena. As you approach the SEFCU Arena, parking is to the right of the building (south side of the arena).

1. Take Interstate 90 (Thruway) east to Exit 24.
2. After the tollbooths, proceed onto Interstate 90 east towards Boston.
3. Take Exit 2, Washington Avenue.
4. Cross Washington Avenue onto campus.
5. Follow University Drive, bearing right, one mile to SEFCU Arena. As you approach the SEFCU Arena, parking is to the right of the building (south side of the arena).