Parking Near Bates Technical College - Downtown, Tacoma
What Parking Options Are Available for Bates Technical College - Downtown?
Students, staff, and faculty need a valid parking permit to park on campus. Permit holders can call 253.680.7111 to arrange pickup before driving to 1101 South Yakima Avenue. Nearby alternatives include two secure outdoor lots 0.3 mi away for $20 a day, plus monthly garages 0.5 mi away priced at $160 or $170.
- Address
- 1101 South Yakima Avenue
- Closest listed space
- Secure 24/7 Parking Lot in Tacoma, WA, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Tacoma station, 1.4 mi (28 min walk)
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A university campus building Photo: Pexels / Donovan Kelly
Campus Parking at Bates Technical College - Downtown
Students, staff, and faculty need a valid parking permit to park on campus, according to the college’s Campus Public Safety page (batestech.edu). The college directs permit holders to call 253.680.7111 to arrange a convenient pickup (batestech.edu), making advance preparation important before driving to the downtown campus.
The campus is at 1101 South Yakima Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98405, and the college publishes a Downtown Campus parking map for the site (batestech.edu). The college’s Maps and Directions page identifies ground-floor parking and provides the downtown parking map (batestech.edu). These official pages do not provide a campus operator name or parking rate, so the permit requirement is the key published rule for campus users.
Other Parking Near the Tacoma Downtown Campus
The published local material identifies the college’s own Downtown Campus parking map and ground-floor parking, but it does not provide a named shopping-center car park or council car park with a published free-period rule for this address. The campus is 0.5 mi from Tacoma center, so central Tacoma parking is the relevant wider area for drivers comparing alternatives.
For a driver who cannot use campus parking, the practical alternatives listed on this page are nearby Parksy spaces rather than a separately documented shopping-center or council facility. This keeps the options tied to spaces with stated distances and prices instead of applying an unverified free-parking rule to another operator.
Nearby Parksy Spaces for BTCD Drivers
Two secure outdoor parking lots are 0.3 mi from the campus, each priced at $20 a day. These daily options suit students attending selected days, staff with occasional campus visits, and visitors who need straightforward short-stay parking. A secure parking garage with 24/7 access is 0.5 mi away at $160 a month, making it a better fit for regular staff or students who drive frequently.
A secure covered garage is also 0.5 mi away and costs $170 a month, offering another monthly option for recurring users. Two secure outdoor car-storage spaces are 0.6 mi away at $117 a month, with one offering 24/7 access. The monthly spaces suit longer-term users, while the daily lots are more flexible for visitors and occasional campus days.
Rail and Walking Access to BTCD
Tacoma station is the nearest listed station, at 1.4 mi from the campus and a 28-minute walk.
The campus address is 1101 South Yakima Avenue, and Tacoma center is 0.5 mi away. The station is the only rail stop identified in the local place information, so Tacoma station is the relevant rail access point for students, staff, and visitors combining train travel with a walk to the campus.
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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
What Parking Options Are Available for Bates Technical College - Downtown?
Students, staff, and faculty need a valid parking permit to park on campus. Permit holders can call 253.680.7111 to arrange pickup before driving to 1101 South Yakima Avenue. Nearby alternatives include two secure outdoor lots 0.3 mi away for $20 a day, plus monthly garages 0.5 mi away priced at $160 or $170.
Do I Need a Permit to Park on Campus?
Yes. Students, staff, and faculty need a valid parking permit to park on campus. Permit holders should call 253.680.7111 to arrange a convenient pickup. The campus is at 1101 South Yakima Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98405, and the college publishes a Downtown Campus parking map showing ground-floor parking.
What Is the Closest Daily Parking Option?
Two secure outdoor parking lots are 0.3 mi from Bates Technical College - Downtown, and each costs $20 a day. These daily spaces are suitable for students attending selected days, staff making occasional campus visits, and visitors who need straightforward short-stay parking.
Are Monthly Parking Options Available Nearby?
Yes. A secure parking garage with 24/7 access is 0.5 mi away for $160 a month. A secure covered garage is also 0.5 mi away for $170 a month. Monthly spaces suit students and staff who drive frequently or need recurring parking.
What Other Nearby Parking Choices Are Available?
Two secure outdoor car-storage spaces are 0.6 mi away and cost $117 a month. One offers 24/7 access. These monthly spaces suit longer-term users, while the two secure outdoor lots 0.3 mi away provide more flexible daily parking at $20 a day.
Can I Take the Train and Walk to Campus?
Tacoma station is the nearest listed station, 1.4 mi from the campus and a 28-minute walk. It is the only rail stop identified in the local place information. The campus is at 1101 South Yakima Avenue, and Tacoma center is 0.5 mi away.
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