Parking Near Clare Drake Arena, University of Alberta
Where Can I Park for Clare Drake Arena?
Parking is separate from an arena booking, so arrange it before arriving. Around the venue, the evening flat rate is $5.50 to $6 from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The closest priced Parksy option is a secure Ualberta evening parking pass 310 m away for $150 a month, while 8910 Windsor Rd is 390 m away for $90 a month.
- Address
- Pedway
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking in Edmonton: 11135 85 Avenue, 700 m (9 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Health Sciences/Jubilee station, 500 m (7 min walk)
Parking Near University of Alberta
A stadium bowl seen from the stands Photo: Pexels / Israel Torres
Event-Day Parking at Clare Drake Arena
Clare Drake Arena is a 2,700-seat multi-purpose arena on Pedway in Greater Strathcona, near University of Alberta. The venue’s Campus & Community Recreation page states that parking is not included in a booking, so drivers need to arrange parking separately before arriving for a game, skating session or event (ualberta.ca).
The Alberta Golden Bears and Alberta Pandas parking information says ample parking is available around Clare Drake Arena, with a flat rate between $5.50 and $6 from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM (bearsandpandas.ca).
Parksy Spaces Near the Arena
The closest priced Parksy option is a secure Ualberta evening parking pass, 310 m from CDA, priced at $150 a month. A monthly space at 8910 Windsor Rd is 390 m away and costs $90 a month, offering a lower-cost option for regular visitors who need nearby parking.
For hourly parking, a space at 11135 85 Avenue is 700 m away at $9.99 an hour, while a space near St. Stephen’s College is 890 m away at $6.99 an hour. The 83 Ave garage is 730 m away at $200 a month, and a secure garage on 86 Ave NW is 810 m away at $150 a month.
Street Restrictions Around Clare Drake Arena
Clare Drake Arena uses the Pedway address, and event parking is governed by the surrounding University of Alberta area rather than by an arena-specific street entrance. The Alberta Golden Bears and Alberta Pandas parking page directs visitors to parking around the venue and identifies the evening flat-rate period as 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM (bearsandpandas.ca).
Drivers attending during that period should use signed parking areas rather than treating nearby streets as event overflow. The university’s venue page makes clear that parking is separate from a booking, so holding a ticket or reservation for an arena activity does not itself provide a parking entitlement (ualberta.ca).
Alternative Car Parks Near the Venue
The named alternative to relying on a booking is the surrounding University of Alberta parking area identified by the Alberta Golden Bears and Alberta Pandas.
The 700 m space at 11135 85 Avenue costs $9.99 an hour, while the 730 m 83 Ave garage costs $200 a month. These options provide alternatives around Greater Strathcona when the immediate university area is busy.
Walking to Clare Drake Arena From Health Sciences/Jubilee
Health Sciences/Jubilee station is the nearest station to CDA, at 500 m or a 7-minute walk. The route provides a practical rail alternative for visitors who would rather avoid searching for parking around an evening event.
The venue is 340 m from the University of Alberta centre, placing it within a short walk of the central campus area. Visitors arriving through the centre can continue towards the Pedway address, while station users should allow the stated 7 minutes to cover the 500 m walk to the arena.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Clare Drake Arena?
Parking is separate from an arena booking, so arrange it before arriving. Around the venue, the evening flat rate is $5.50 to $6 from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The closest priced Parksy option is a secure Ualberta evening parking pass 310 m away for $150 a month, while 8910 Windsor Rd is 390 m away for $90 a month.
Is Parking Included With a Clare Drake Arena Booking?
No. The Campus & Community Recreation page states that parking is not included in a booking. Drivers attending a game, skating session or event need to arrange parking separately before arriving. Holding a ticket or reservation for an arena activity does not itself provide a parking entitlement.
What Is the Evening Parking Rate Near Clare Drake Arena?
The Alberta Golden Bears and Alberta Pandas parking information says ample parking is available around the arena, with a flat rate between $5.50 and $6 from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. During that period, drivers should use signed parking areas rather than treating nearby streets as event overflow.
What Are the Closest Monthly Parking Options?
The closest priced Parksy option is a secure Ualberta evening parking pass, 310 m away, priced at $150 a month. A monthly space at 8910 Windsor Rd is 390 m away and costs $90 a month, offering a lower-cost option for regular visitors who need nearby parking.
Where Can I Find Hourly Parking Near the Arena?
For hourly parking, a space at 11135 85 Avenue is 700 m away at $9.99 an hour. A space near St. Stephen’s College is 890 m away at $6.99 an hour. These are Parksy options around Greater Strathcona for visitors seeking hourly parking near the venue.
How Far Is Health Sciences/Jubilee Station From the Arena?
Health Sciences/Jubilee station is the nearest station, at 500 m or a 7-minute walk. It provides a practical rail alternative for visitors who would rather avoid searching for parking around an evening event. Allow the stated 7 minutes to cover the walk to the arena.
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