Parking Near UCONN Stamford Dorms, CT
Where Can I Park for UCONN Stamford Dorms?
Commuter students can purchase a permit for the UConn surface parking lot at 1194 Washington Boulevard, which also has PayByPhone parking capacity. Housing arrivals use the drop-off underneath 87 Franklin Street, but parking there is limited and overflow is at 1194 Washington Boulevard. Nearby Parksy garage spaces are 0.3 miles away at $4 an hour.
- Address
- 900 Washington Boulevard
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking Garage in Stamford, CT – RFR – 263 Tresser, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Stamford Transportation Center, 0.4 mi (8 min walk)
Parking Near Stamford
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Parking at UCONN Stamford Dorms and 1194 Washington Boulevard
Commuter students can purchase a commuter permit for the UConn surface parking lot at 1194 Washington Boulevard (park.uconn.edu). The campus directions page also directs visitors to the 1194 Washington Boulevard lot, with PayByPhone parking capacity available there (stamford.uconn.edu).
Housing arrivals use the drop-off location underneath the 87 Franklin Street building, where parking is limited and overflow parking is at 1194 Washington Boulevard (campushousing.uconn.edu). The visitor page also identifies the Bell Street Garage and Target Garage, with payment of the public day parking rate required for visitor parking (park.uconn.edu).
Busy Parking Periods Around the Stamford Campus
Parking demand is most relevant during student arrival and orientation activity. Newly admitted students attending UConn Stamford Orientation are directed to the surface lot at 1194 Washington Boulevard (studentservices.stamford.uconn.edu).
Housing check-in uses the 87 Franklin Street drop-off location, while overflow parking is directed to 1194 Washington Boulevard (campushousing.uconn.edu). The housing page describes parking at the drop-off point as limited, so drivers arriving with belongings should plan around the designated overflow location rather than treating the drop-off area as a full-time parking option.
Parksy Parking Spaces Near UCONN Stamford Dorms
The closest priced Parksy choices are two garage spaces 0.3 miles from the campus: a garage at 263 Tresser and a covered garage, each priced at $4 an hour. These enclosed options suit students, staff, and visitors who want a nearby space for a class day or campus appointment.
A garage at 177 Broad is 0.4 miles away at $4 an hour. RFR Canterbury Green offers another garage 0.5 miles away, also at $4 an hour. The two RV and boat storage spaces on East Cross Road are 4.5 miles away and cost $150 a month, making them storage options rather than practical choices for a routine campus visit.
Other Parking Near the Washington Boulevard Campus
The official visitor guidance names the Bell Street Garage and the Target Garage as Stamford campus visitor parking options, with payment of the public day parking rate (park.uconn.edu). Both are alternatives to the 1194 Washington Boulevard lot for visitors who prefer garage parking.
Housing information identifies 1194 Washington Boulevard as overflow parking for the 87 Franklin Street residence-hall drop-off area (campushousing.uconn.edu). The campus directions page also identifies PayByPhone parking capacity at 1194 Washington Boulevard (stamford.uconn.edu), giving visitors a payment method for the designated campus-area lot.
Walking From Stamford Transportation Center
Stamford Transportation Center is the nearest station, 0.4 miles from the campus and an 8-minute walk. The station is a practical option for students, staff, and visitors who want to avoid driving into the center of Stamford.
The campus is 0.2 miles from Stamford center, so drivers using a nearby garage can combine a short walk through the downtown area with their campus visit. The station connection also makes rail travel workable for orientation and regular classes without needing a campus parking permit.
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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 UCONN Stamford Dorms?
Commuter students can purchase a permit for the UConn surface parking lot at 1194 Washington Boulevard, which also has PayByPhone parking capacity. Housing arrivals use the drop-off underneath 87 Franklin Street, but parking there is limited and overflow is at 1194 Washington Boulevard. Nearby Parksy garage spaces are 0.3 miles away at $4 an hour.
Where Do Housing Arrivals Park?
Housing arrivals use the drop-off location underneath the 87 Franklin Street building. Parking at the drop-off is limited, so drivers arriving with belongings should use 1194 Washington Boulevard for overflow parking rather than treating the drop-off area as a full-time parking option.
Where Do Commuter Students Park?
Commuter students can purchase a commuter permit for the UConn surface parking lot at 1194 Washington Boulevard. The campus directions page also directs visitors to this lot, where PayByPhone parking capacity is available.
What Nearby Parksy Parking Options Are Available?
The closest priced Parksy choices are two garage spaces 0.3 miles from campus, each priced at $4 an hour. A garage at 177 Broad is 0.4 miles away at $4 an hour, while RFR Canterbury Green is 0.5 miles away, also at $4 an hour.
What Other Visitor Parking Is Near the Campus?
The official visitor guidance identifies the Bell Street Garage and Target Garage as visitor parking options. Visitors using either garage must pay the public day parking rate. Both are alternatives to the 1194 Washington Boulevard lot for visitors who prefer garage parking.
Can I Walk From Stamford Transportation Center?
Stamford Transportation Center is 0.4 miles from campus and an 8-minute walk. It is a practical option for students, staff, and visitors who want to avoid driving into the center of Stamford, and the rail connection works for orientation and regular classes without a campus parking permit.
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