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# Parking Near Samuel Merritt University, Oakland

Landmark Parking · Oakland, California · Samuel Merritt University

Published 17 Sep 2026 · 3 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines)

350 Hawthorne Avenue

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Where Can I Park for Samuel Merritt University?

Samuel Merritt University is at 350 Hawthorne Avenue in Oakland. Nearby options include covered parking 0.4 mi away for $6 an hour, or garage and covered spaces 0.5 mi away for $3 an hour. MacArthur station is 0.5 mi from campus and an 11-minute walk, providing a practical alternative to driving.

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<dt>Address</dt>
<dd>350 Hawthorne Avenue</dd>

<dt>Closest listed space</dt>
<dd>Secure Covered Parking at Hanover Broadway – Oakland, 0.4 mi (9 min walk)</dd>

<dt>Nearest station</dt>
<dd>MacArthur station, 0.5 mi (11 min walk)</dd></dl>

## Parking Near Oakland

[Secure Covered Parking at Hanover Broadway – Oakland $6.00/hr 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/oakland/secure-covered-parking-at-hanover-broadway-oakland-130450) [Secure Your Spot at Hanover Northgate Garage, Oakland $3.00/hr 0.5 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/oakland/secure-your-spot-at-hanover-northgate-garage-oakla-130441) [Secure Covered Parking in Oakland, MacArthur Commons $3.00/hr 0.5 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/oakland/secure-covered-parking-in-oakland-macarthur-common-130457) [Secure Covered Parking at YMCA Garage in Oakland, CA $10.00/hr 0.6 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/oakland/secure-covered-parking-at-ymca-garage-in-oakland-c-134816) [Secure Parking at 2353 Webster St. YMCA Garage, Oakland $10.00/hr 0.6 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/oakland/secure-parking-at-2353-webster-st-ymca-garage-oakl-134799) [Convenient Parking Garage in Oakland - EV Charging Available $21.00/day 0.6 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/oakland/convenient-parking-garage-in-oakland-ev-charging-a-133248)

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## Parking at Samuel Merritt University’s Oakland Campus

Samuel Merritt University is located at 350 Hawthorne Avenue in Oakland, and the campus provides parking information through its Access Services team. The university’s official facilities pages direct students and employees to Access Services for parking needs and other building-access support (samuelmerritt.edu).

The university’s official access information states that free on-site parking is available at its Fresno, Sacramento, and San Francisco Peninsula campuses on a first-come, first-served basis (samuelmerritt.edu).

## Parksy Parking Spaces Near the Oakland Campus

Students and staff can use a secure covered space at Hanover Broadway, 0.4 mi from the campus, for $6 an hour. A garage space at Hanover Northgate Garage is 0.5 mi away and costs $3 an hour, while covered parking at MacArthur Commons is also 0.5 mi away at $3 an hour.

Visitors needing covered parking have two YMCA garage options 0.6 mi from the campus, each priced at $10 an hour. A nearby parking garage with EV charging is also 0.6 mi away and costs $21 a day, making the daily option more suitable for a longer visit than an hourly stop.

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## Busy Parking Periods Around Samuel Merritt University

Parking demand is likely to be most relevant during scheduled Oakland campus tours, because the university specifically directs tour visitors toward surrounding garages (samuelmerritt.edu). Visitors arriving for an organized tour can therefore expect nearby garage parking to be part of the campus access arrangements.

The official campus-tour information also names event parking locations, including Marriott City Center/Convention Center Garage and 1000 Broadway Garage (samuelmerritt.edu).

## Walking and Rail Access to the Oakland Campus

MacArthur station is the nearest rail station to Samuel Merritt University, at 0.5 mi from the campus and an 11-minute walk. The station provides a practical alternative for students, staff, and visitors who do not need to bring a car to 350 Hawthorne Avenue.

The campus is 1.2 mi from Oakland center. Drivers combining rail travel with a visit can use the MacArthur station connection to avoid taking a car through the central Oakland area.

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## Sources

- [Samuel Merritt University website](http://www.samuelmerritt.edu)
- [California Department of Transportation](https://dot.ca.gov)
- [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services)
- [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov)
- [Access Services](https://www.samuelmerritt.edu/faculty-and-staff/facilities/access)
- [Facilities](https://www.samuelmerritt.edu/faculty-and-staff/facilities)
- [Oakland Campus Tour](https://www.samuelmerritt.edu/events/oakland-campus-tour-0)

\* 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 Samuel Merritt University?

Samuel Merritt University is at 350 Hawthorne Avenue in Oakland. Nearby options include covered parking 0.4 mi away for $6 an hour, or garage and covered spaces 0.5 mi away for $3 an hour. MacArthur station is 0.5 mi from campus and an 11-minute walk, providing a practical alternative to driving.

### What Parking Options Are Closest to Samuel Merritt University?

The closest listed option is secure covered parking at Hanover Broadway, 0.4 mi from campus, for $6 an hour. Hanover Northgate Garage and MacArthur Commons are each 0.5 mi away and cost $3 an hour. These provide nearby choices for students and staff seeking covered or garage parking.

### Is There Affordable Garage Parking Near the University?

Hanover Northgate Garage is 0.5 mi away and costs $3 an hour. Covered parking at MacArthur Commons is also 0.5 mi from campus and costs $3 an hour. These are the lowest hourly prices among the nearby listed garage and covered parking options.

### Where Can Visitors Find Covered Parking Near Campus?

Visitors have two YMCA garage options 0.6 mi from campus, each priced at $10 an hour. Covered parking is also available at MacArthur Commons, 0.5 mi away, for $3 an hour. Hanover Broadway offers a secure covered space 0.4 mi away for $6 an hour.

### What Parking Is Available for a Longer Visit?

A nearby parking garage with EV charging is 0.6 mi from campus and costs $21 a day. The daily option is more suitable for a longer visit than an hourly stop. Nearby hourly choices include $3 an hour at Hanover Northgate Garage and MacArthur Commons.

### Can I Take Rail Transit Instead of Driving?

MacArthur station is the nearest rail station, 0.5 mi from campus and an 11-minute walk. It provides a practical alternative for students, staff, and visitors who do not need to bring a car to 350 Hawthorne Avenue. The campus is 1.2 mi from Oakland center.

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