For campus return parking information, please refer to our return to work web page.
Visitor Parking
Welcome to the University of California, Riverside! All vehicles parked on the campus are required to display a valid parking permit at all times. Time limits are strictly enforced. Please refer to the campus map to find a parking location convenient to your destination on campus.
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Information & Parking Kiosks
Visitors may purchase all-day parking permits at an Information & Parking Kiosk on campus. Our attendants will issue you a parking permit and direct you to an available parking lot. If you need to purchase multiple day parking permits or parking permits in advance, please call or visit Parking Services. Parking Services is located on campus at 683 Linden St. Phone: 951-827-1294.
Our kiosks accept cash, check, Visa, Mastercard and Discover.
Kiosk Hours of Operation 2020-2021 Academic Year
Location Monday-Friday Saturday Sunday University Kiosk:
located on University Avenue and West Campus Drive7:30 AM-4:30 PM
Effective 3/8/2021:
7:00 AM-3:00 PM
Closed for lunch 11:30 AM-12:00 PMCLOSED CLOSED Martin Luther King Kiosk:
located on Martin Luther King Boulevard and Canyon Crest DriveCLOSED CLOSED CLOSED Kiosk Hours of Operation Summer 2021 (7/1/2021-9/19/2021)
Location Monday-Friday Saturday Sunday University Kiosk:
located on University Avenue and West Campus Drive7:00 AM-5:00 PM CLOSED CLOSED Martin Luther King Kiosk:
located on Martin Luther King Boulevard and Canyon Crest DriveCLOSED CLOSED CLOSED Holiday Closures
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY - MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2021 PRESIDENT'S DAY - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2021 CAESAR CHAVEZ DAY - FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2021 MEMORIAL DAY - MONDAY, MAY 31, 2021 FOURTH OF JULY - MONDAY, JULY 5, 2021 LABOR DAY - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 VETERAN'S DAY - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2021 THANKSGIVING - THURSDAY & FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24 & 25, 2021 WINTER BREAK - DECEMBER 23, 2021 THROUGH JANUARY 2, 2021 -
How to Pay
Self-Service Pay Stations
Parking pay stations give you short-term and daily parking options in lots across the campus. Some pay stations are Pay-by-Space and some are Pay-and Display. Pay-by-Space permits are valid only for the specified numbered parking space purchased. Pay-and-Display permits must be displayed on the driver's side of the dashboard. Pay stations accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Apple Pay and Google Wallet.
Pay By Phone (ParkMobile)
ParkMobile is an app that enables you to pay for short-term parking by phone. Pay from any smart phone, mobile device, or website or call their toll free phone service at 877-727-5932 (877 PARK 932). ParkMobile is currently available in short term visitor parking areas on campus that utilize numbered Pay-By-Space parking. Daily visitor parking in Lot B at the Palm Desert campus is also provided through the ParkMobile system.
1. When using ParkMobile, you choose how long you want to park and pay for that amount of time.
2. Download the ParkMobile app here and register for an account using a credit card and your license plate number. If you do not have a license plate number, please enter the last 8 (eight) digits of your Vehicle ID Number (VIN). Your VIN can be found on the driver's side door or the lower driver's side of the windshield. ParkMobile accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Pay-Pal.
3. Once parked in a visitor parking stall, open the app and key in your parking zone number, located near the pay station and within the table below.
4. Select the amount of time you wish to park.
5. Normal parking charges apply. Transportation Services is paying the transaction fee normally collected by ParkMobile.
6. You can opt-in to have ParkMobile send a text message 15 minutes before the expiration of your paid parking. You may select to add more time or return to your car on time.
Location Zone Lot 1 2483 Lot 4 2460 Lot 5 2485 Lot 6 Blue 2484 Lot 6 Upper Pay-by-Space 2468 Lot 6 Lower Pay-by-Space 2469 Lot 7 2486 Lot 9 2487 Lot 10 2461 Lot 13 Blue 2492 Lot 14 2462 Lot 20 2489 Lot 23 2490 Lot 24 2482 Lot 25 2478 Lot 26 2481 Lot 30 2480 Lot 40 2471 Lot 50 2491 Lot 51 2475 A&I Horseshoe 2463 Big Springs Structure 2464 Falkirk 2465 Oban 2466 Pentland Way 2467 Palm Desert (Lot B) 2470 University Plaza 2472 UNEX structure/Blue Lot 2473 -
Motorcycle Parking
Short term parking in all on-campus motorcycle spaces is available via Parkmobile zone 2476.
Duration Rate 1 hour - 2 hours $1.75/hour Daily $7.50 -
Short Term Parking
Duration Monday-Friday
before 6:00 PMMonday-Friday
after 6:00 PM & WeekendsAvailability Locations Rate Locations Rate Dispenser Parkmobile 30 min -
2 hoursLot 4
$3.50/hour Lot 4 $1.75/hour X X Lot 6 Lot 6 X X Lot 14 Lot 14 X X Lot 20 Lot 20 X Lot 24 Lot 24 X Lot 25 Lot 25 X Lot 40 Lot 40 X A&I Horseshoe A&I Horseshoe X X Big Springs Structure Big Springs Structure X X Falkirk Falkirk X Oban Oban X Pentland Way Pentland Way X Palm Desert Palm Desert X University Plaza University Plaza X -
Daily Parking
Duration Monday-Friday
before 6:00 PMMonday-Friday
after 6:00 PM & WeekendsAvailability Locations Rate Locations Rate Dispenser Parkmobile Gold Daily Lot 26 $11.00 Lot 26 Free X X Lot 30 Lot 30 X X Lot 32 Lot 32 X Lot 50 Lot 50 X X Blue Daily Lot 1 $13.00 Lot 1 $7.50 X Lot 5 Lot 5 X Lot 6 Lot 6 X Lot 9 Lot 9 X Lot 13 Lot 13 X Lot 20 N/A X X Lot 23 Lot 23 X X Lot 24 Lot 24 X X Oban Oban X Red Daily Lot 7 $15.00 Lot 7 $15.00 X BSPS X -
Weekly Parking
Weekly parking at the following locations is available via Parkmobile.
Duration Locations Rate Gold Weekly Lot 26 $24.00 Lot 30 Lot 50 Blue Weekly Lot 1 $30.00 Lot 5 Lot 6 Lot 9 Lot 13 Lot 20 Lot 23 Lot 24 Red Weekly Lot 7 $41.00 Housing Weekly BSPS $41.00 -
Monthly Parking
Monthly parking at the following locations is available via Parkmobile.
Permit Type Locations Rate Gold Monthly Lot 26 $47.00 Lot 30 Lot 50 Blue Monthly Lot 1 $59.00 Lot 5 Lot 6 Lot 9 Lot 13 Lot 23 Lot 24 Red Monthly Lot 7 $82.00 Housing Monthly BSPS $82.00 -
Botanic Gardens Parking
Visitor parking is available at the Botanic Gardens entrance. The pay station accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.
Duration Rate 1 hour-2 hours $2.00/hour -
University Extension Center Parking
Visitor parking is available at the University Extension Center. Vehicles must display permits seven days a week from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Parkmobile payment options are also available for some University Extension parking areas. Please see the 'How to Pay' section above for Parkmobile details.
Duration Rate Daily $7.00