DIRECTIONS

DRIVING TO THE MAIN GATE OF THE UNIVERSITY
From Baltimore and Points North Take I-95 South to Washington, D.C.'s Capital Beltway (I-495). Take Exit 27 and then follow signs to Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College Park). Proceed approximately two miles south on U.S. Route 1.	From Virginia and Points South Take I-95 North to Washington, D.C.'s Capital Beltway (I-495). Continue North on I-95/I-495 toward Baltimore. Take Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College Park). Proceed approximately two miles south on U.S. Route 1.
From Virginia and Points West Take I-66 East or I-270 South to Washington, D.C.'s Capital Beltway (I-495). Go East on I-495 toward Baltimore/Silver Spring. Take Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College Park). Proceed approximately two miles south on U.S. Route 1.	From Annapolis and Points East Take U.S. 50 to Washington, D.C.'s Capital Beltway (I-495). Go North on I-95/I-495 toward Baltimore. Take Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College Park). Proceed approximately two miles south on U.S. Route 1.
From Washington, D.C. (Northwest/Southwest) Take 16th St. North which becomes Georgia Ave. North at Maryland/D.C. line. Go East on I-495 toward Baltimore. Take Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College Park). Proceed approximately two miles south on U.S. Route 1.	From Washington, D.C. (Northeast/Southeast) Take Rhode Island Ave. (U.S. 1 North) which becomes Baltimore Ave. North at Maryland/D.C. line. Proceed through the city of College Park.

ALWAYS REMEMBER TO:

Lock your car
Take the key
Park with wheels turned toward the curb
Don't leave valuables in sight within the car; keep belongings in trunk
Park in busy, lighted areas

IN A PARKING FACILITY

Lock belongings in trunk
Leave only essential key
Avoid leaving your vehicle in public parking lots for an extended period of time

Campus Police: 301 405 3555
Emergencies: 911

WHERE CAN I PARK AND WHEN ARE THE METERS IN EFFECT?

Look at a printed campus parking map (PDF format) here.
Participants who do not possess a parking permit may park at meters located throughout the campus.
The nearest meters to the Campus Recreation Center are located in front of the Outdoor Aquatic Center in front of the building, in Lot SS3 behind the building next to the Outdoor Recreation Center, or in Stadium Dr. Garage across from Hagerstown and Elkton residence halls, or in the new Comcast arena garage.
Meter Debit Cards may be purchased at the Department of Transportation Services 8:15am-4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Located in Regents Drive Garage.
NOTE: Due to University of Maryland sporting events, parking may be limited and an additional fee may be charged.

Any person with a valid UMCP parking permit can park in Lot 4 by the CRS field.

Meters are available in front of Campus Recreation Center and in Lot 2H closest to the entrance to Outdoor Recreation Center.

Meters are also available in front of the HHP building (south-side of the building). Meters are in effect weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Meters are not in effect on weekends and holidays.

The Stadium Drive parking garage provides parking for non-permit holders for $1/day.

Parking Garage 6 (near the Comcast Center) is available for parking at no charge after 4 pm during the week and all day on weekends, except for special event days.