Due to multiple events on campus and increased community presence for the Drake Relays, it is necessary to establish the following parking restrictions for Drake parking lots from April 24 to May 2. Please review the restrictions listed below—your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Please note: All residential parking lots are still under 24-hour residential permit only restrictions.
Sunday, April 24– Monday, May 2: Reserved—No Parking: Lot #17 (Facilities, 27/Clark)— Reserved for placement and use as Relays athlete warm-up area.
Tuesday, April 26, 10 p.m.–Monday, May 2, 4 p.m.: Reserved—No Parking: Lot 18 South (Studio Arts) and Lot 18 North (West Stadium)
Wednesday, April 27, 8 a.m.–Sunday, May 1, 8 a.m.: Limited Parking—North half of Olmsted Lot #16
Thursday, April 28, 11 a.m.–Saturday, April 30, 6 p.m.: Parking Lots 1 and 2 will be pay lots (Drake Permits valid at no charge until 4 p.m. on Friday in Lot 1).
In addition, on Thursday, April 28, we will be reserving and monitoring lot 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the president’s inauguration.
City Street Closures
Thursday, April 28–Saturday, April 30: 27th Street will be shut down for bus traffic from Forest Avenue to Clark Street.
Saturday, April 30: Meek Street will be shut down for the Hammer Throw.
—Scott Law, Director, Drake Public Safety