Parking Near University of Arizona, Tucson
Where Can I Park for University of Arizona?
Parking and Transportation Services manages Main Campus permits, hourly parking, and citations. Students and staff can use the university permit system, while visitors can use published hourly options. Highland Garage is the named campus visitor option, on the north side of Helen Street between Cherry Avenue and Mountain Avenue. A priced Parksy lot is 1.7 miles away and costs $10 a day.
- Address
- 1077 North Highland Avenue
- Closest listed space
- Secure Parking Lot in Tucson - Reserve Online Today!, 131 yd (2 min walk)
Parking Near Tucson
University of Arizona, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
University of Arizona Campus Parking on Main Campus
Parking and Transportation Services manages parking on Main Campus and provides information about permits, hourly parking, and citations (parking.arizona.edu). Students and staff can use the university’s permit system, while visitors can use the hourly parking options described by the service (parking.arizona.edu). Permit sales for the 2026-2027 permit year are open on a first-come, first-served basis through the university parking portal (arizona.aimsparking.com).
Highland Garage is on the north side of Helen Street between Cherry Avenue and Mountain Avenue, making it the named campus option for visitors arriving near the central university area (giving.arizona.edu). The university identifies Parking and Transportation Services in its campus directory, with the department listed alongside a map of its location (directory.arizona.edu). Drivers heading to 1077 North Highland Avenue can use the campus parking map and hourly-parking information to choose between a permit area and a visitor option.
Parksy Spaces Near the Tucson Campus
The closest listed Parksy space is a secure parking lot 131 yards from the campus, but its price is not included here. Those locations suit visitors who want a reserved space outside the campus system, although neither listing includes a price for this guide.
For a priced option, a secure 24/7 parking lot in Tucson is 1.7 miles from the campus and costs $10 a day. It is practical for visitors or staff who are comfortable parking farther from Main Campus. The two priced spaces are the only Parksy options with published rates.
Shopping and Public Parking Around University of Arizona
Highland Garage is the campus parking facility identified for visitors, so drivers looking for a different car park should treat nearby commercial or public facilities as separate options. The listed campus location sits north of Helen Street between Cherry Avenue and Mountain Avenue, providing a useful reference point when comparing other parking around the Tucson campus (giving.arizona.edu).
Parking and Transportation Services also publishes hourly parking information for Main Campus, while its campus materials cover permits and citation information (parking.arizona.edu). Those official parking categories are useful for separating university-controlled spaces from shopping-center or public parking. The campus directory places Parking and Transportation Services within the university’s directory and provides its department contact listing (directory.arizona.edu).
Busy Periods and Street Restrictions Near Main Campus
Parking demand is especially time-sensitive during the 2026-2027 permit year, when permit sales are being released on a first-come, first-served basis (arizona.aimsparking.com). Students and staff who need regular access should arrange a permit before relying on a daily search for space. Visitors should use the hourly options published by Parking and Transportation Services rather than treating permit areas as general visitor parking (parking.arizona.edu).
Main Campus parking rules cover permits, hourly parking, and citations, so surrounding university streets should not be treated as unrestricted alternatives (parking.arizona.edu). Giving identifies Highland Garage between Cherry Avenue and Mountain Avenue on the north side of Helen Street, which helps drivers avoid confusing a campus garage with curbside parking (giving.arizona.edu).
Walking and Rail Access to the Tucson Campus
The campus is at 1077 North Highland Avenue, 0.3 miles from central Tucson. Highland Garage is on the north side of Helen Street between Cherry Avenue and Mountain Avenue, giving drivers a defined arrival point before continuing on foot toward the university buildings (giving.arizona.edu).
The supplied place information identifies the Tucson location and its distance from central Tucson but does not provide a station name or station walking time. Drivers combining rail with a walk can therefore use the campus address as the final navigation point and the Highland Garage location as the parking reference. Parking and Transportation Services provides the university’s official parking and transportation information for Main Campus (parking.arizona.edu).
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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 University of Arizona?
Parking and Transportation Services manages Main Campus permits, hourly parking, and citations. Students and staff can use the university permit system, while visitors can use published hourly options. Highland Garage is the named campus visitor option, on the north side of Helen Street between Cherry Avenue and Mountain Avenue. A priced Parksy lot is 1.7 miles away and costs $10 a day.
How Do Students and Staff Park at University of Arizona?
Students and staff can use the university’s permit system for Main Campus parking. Permit sales for the 2026-2027 permit year are open through the university parking portal on a first-come, first-served basis. Drivers needing regular access should arrange a permit before relying on a daily search for space.
Where Can Visitors Park on Main Campus?
Visitors can use the hourly parking options published by Parking and Transportation Services. Highland Garage is the named campus visitor option, located on the north side of Helen Street between Cherry Avenue and Mountain Avenue. Drivers should use hourly options rather than treating permit areas as general visitor parking.
How Much Does Nearby Parksy Parking Cost?
The priced Parksy options include a secure 24/7 parking lot in Tucson for $10 a day, located 1.7 miles from campus, and a secured outdoor lot on W Alturas St for $47 a month, located 1.8 miles away. The $10 a day lot is the closer of the two priced options.
Where Is the Campus and How Far Is It From Central Tucson?
The campus address is 1077 North Highland Avenue, and the campus is 0.3 miles from central Tucson. Highland Garage provides a defined arrival point on the north side of Helen Street between Cherry Avenue and Mountain Avenue before continuing on foot toward university buildings.
What Parking Rules Apply Near Main Campus?
Main Campus parking rules cover permits, hourly parking, and citations, so surrounding university streets should not be treated as unrestricted alternatives. During the 2026-2027 permit year, permit sales are first-come, first-served. Visitors should use published hourly parking options, while students and staff should arrange permits for regular access.
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