--- description: "Find parking near Smathers Library: Standard Garage is a five-minute walk, Reitz Union is about 15 minutes, and monthly spaces start at $100.00/mo." title: Parking Near Smathers Library, Gainesville | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-library-8b8d57e0.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Smathers Library, Gainesville Landmark Parking · Gainesville, Florida · Smathers Library Published 17 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 1508 Union Road [Airport Parking (GNV)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/fl/gnv) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/fl/gainesville) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/fl/gainesville) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/fl/gainesville) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/gainesville) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/fl/gainesville) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/fl/gainesville) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/fl/gainesville) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/fl/gainesville) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/fl/gainesville) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/fl/gainesville) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/fl/gainesville) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/fl/gainesville) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/fl/gainesville) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/fl/gainesville) Where Can I Park for Smathers Library? The Standard Parking Garage at 1324 NW 2nd Ave is the closest named visitor option, with a five-minute walk to Smathers. Paid visitor parking is also available at the Visitor Welcome Center in the Reitz Union, whose garage is about a 15-minute walk from the Smathers Building. Parksy lists monthly spaces 1.0 mi away for $125 a month. Listen to article 5:12 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
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## Parking Near Gainesville [Secure Parking Garage in Gainesville, FL - Neighbor Car Storage $125.00/mo 1.0 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/fl/gainesville/secure-parking-garage-in-gainesville-fl-neighbor-c-127524) [Affordable Outdoor Parking in Gainesville, FL $125.00/mo 1.0 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/fl/gainesville/affordable-outdoor-parking-in-gainesville-fl-125241) [Affordable Outdoor Car Storage in Gainesville, FL $125.00/mo 1.0 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/fl/gainesville/affordable-outdoor-car-storage-in-gainesville-fl-125222) [Secure Outdoor Car Storage Lot in Gainesville, FL $150.00/mo 1.1 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/fl/gainesville/secure-outdoor-car-storage-lot-in-gainesville-fl-124979) [Secure Outdoor Car Storage in Gainesville, FL $150.00/mo 1.1 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/fl/gainesville/secure-outdoor-car-storage-in-gainesville-fl-124968) [Convenient Monthly Parking in Gainesville, FL $100.00/mo 1.1 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/fl/gainesville/convenient-monthly-parking-in-gainesville-fl-125111) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Shelves of books in a public library](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-library-8b8d57e0.webp) Shelves of books in a public library Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@aboodi) / aboodi vesakaran ## Parking Near Smathers Library on Union Road Smathers Library is at 1508 Union Road in Gainesville, and the closest named visitor option in the local guidance is the Standard Parking Garage at 1324 NW 2nd Ave. The garage is a five-minute walk from Smathers (Judaica Library, University of Florida). For drivers visiting the library, the Standard garage is the clearest nearby public parking choice identified in the guidance. ## Parksy Monthly Spaces Around Gainesville Parksy lists three monthly spaces 1.0 mi from Smathers: a secure parking garage, affordable outdoor parking, and affordable outdoor car storage, each at $125 a month. These options suit drivers who need a regular base in Gainesville rather than a short stop at the library. Three further monthly spaces are 1.1 mi away. A secure outdoor car storage lot and secure outdoor car storage are each $150 a month, while a convenient [monthly parking](https://www.parksy.com/blog/find-monthly-parking-near-me-practical-guide) space is $100 a month. The monthly choices give longer-stay visitors an alternative to relying on visitor parking close to the University of Florida. Show map of Gainesville ## Busy University of Florida Periods and Nearby Parking Rules Parking pressure around Smathers is tied to the University of Florida campus setting, where visitor parking is provided through paid campus parking at the Visitor Welcome Center in the Reitz Union (UF Libraries). The Reitz Union garage is about a 15-minute walk from the Smathers Building (UF Libraries). University parking information is governed by campus parking zones and permit designations. The University of Florida Transportation and Parking Services parking map notes that many permits can park in zones with designations other than their own (UF Transportation and Parking Services). This makes the applicable zone and permit signs important when using campus areas around the library. ## Reitz Union and Other Named Gainesville Parking Choices The Visitor Welcome Center at the Reitz Union provides paid parking on campus for visitors, with the associated garage about a 15-minute walk from the Smathers Building (UF Libraries). It is a practical named option for drivers who prefer a campus facility and are comfortable completing the walk to the library. Garage B at 105 SW 3rd Street is another named Gainesville parking facility. The listed guidance describes designated spaces at Garage B as available seven days per week and 24 hours per day, with a properly secured decal required (Park Near UF). The facility is therefore aimed at drivers with the required parking access rather than casual visitors seeking a general free space. ## Walking to Smathers From Gainesville Access Points The nearest named parking walk in the local guidance is the Standard Parking Garage at 1324 NW 2nd Ave, which is five minutes from Smathers (Judaica Library, University of Florida). The Reitz Union garage is about a 15-minute walk to the Smathers Building (UF Libraries). Smathers is 1.0 mi from Gainesville center. Drivers coming from central Gainesville can combine a central parking space with the final walk to 1508 Union Road, while visitors using University of Florida parking can choose between the closer Standard garage and the longer Reitz Union route. Show street view near Smathers Library ## Sources - [Florida Department of Transportation](https://www.fdot.gov) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) \* 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 Smathers Library? The Standard Parking Garage at 1324 NW 2nd Ave is the closest named visitor option, with a five-minute walk to Smathers. Paid visitor parking is also available at the Visitor Welcome Center in the Reitz Union, whose garage is about a 15-minute walk from the Smathers Building. Parksy lists monthly spaces 1.0 mi away for $125 a month. ### What Is the Closest Parking Garage to Smathers Library? The Standard Parking Garage at 1324 NW 2nd Ave is the nearest named parking option in the local guidance. It is a five-minute walk from Smathers. For drivers visiting the library, this garage is the clearest nearby public parking choice identified in the guidance. ### How Much Is Monthly Parking Near Smathers Library? Parksy lists three monthly spaces 1.0 mi from Smathers at $125 a month each. Three more spaces are 1.1 mi away: two are $150 a month and one is $100 a month. These options suit drivers who need a regular base in Gainesville rather than a short stop. ### Is Visitor Parking Available at the Reitz Union? The Visitor Welcome Center at the Reitz Union provides paid parking on campus for visitors. The associated garage is about a 15-minute walk from the Smathers Building. It is a named campus option for drivers who prefer a University of Florida facility and are comfortable completing the walk. ### What Parking Rules Apply Around the University of Florida? University parking information is governed by campus parking zones and permit designations. The University of Florida Transportation and Parking Services parking map notes that many permits can park in zones with designations other than their own. ### Can I Use Garage B for Parking Near Smathers Library? Garage B at 105 SW 3rd Street has designated spaces available seven days per week and 24 hours per day. A properly secured decal is required. 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