Campus Recreation

A Place For Everyone.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Student Affairs

Campus Recreation
ARC, Suite 1430
201 East Peabody Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 333-3806
campusrec@illinois.edu

Parking at the ARC and CRCE

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I park if I use the ARC?
Metered spaces are available in the lot just west of the ARC building (Lot E-24) as well as along Peabody Drive in front of the building (limited access at this time). Additional metered space is available on Fourth Street and in the Art and Design and Law School lots.

Parking is available in Lot E-24 at no charge to patrons from 6:15-8:15 am, Monday-Friday.

Patrons with a Lot E-24 hang tag may legally park in the non-metered spaces only. Please do not park in the metered spaces.

Be Advised: the parking lot directly across the street from the main ARC entrance (Lot E-38) is a housing lot. You will be ticketed or towed unless you have the appropriate hangtag.

Where can I park if I use CRCE?
There are metered spaces available along Dorner Drive (24/7) and in Lot 29, just south of the parking garage.

Be Advised: the Allen Hall parking lot is a 24-hour reserved lot; you will be ticketed unless you have the appropriate hangtag.

Are there any "free times" when I don't need to pay the meters?

  • At the ARC, Lot E-24 is free of charge Monday-Friday mornings from 6:15-8:15 am. Meters must be paid at all other times.
  • At CRCE, the parking garage at Dorner and Gregory is free after 5 pm, Monday-Friday and on weekends.

What are my parking payment options?
The options currently available include:

  • Coins: meters give 20 minutes per 25¢; 12 minutes per 10¢; 6 minutes per 5¢.
  • CashKey: CashKeys are programmable keys that fit into the meters in lieu of carrying change. Pick up a brochure at Campus Parking. You can purchase keys programmed for university meters at the Public Safety office on Springfield and Goodwin Avenue.
  • Daily Meter Use Permits: Available through Campus Parking, these hangtags are good at any University meter at a cost of $9.
  • Campus Shuttle: Campus Shuttle is a free service for all Faculty/Staff presenting their i-Cards. There are currently three shuttles which provide close access to the ARC: 26 Pack, 23 Shuttle West and 23 Shuttle East.

The CashKeys and Daily Use Permits may be purchased with cash, check, MasterCard or VISA.