Drake University will host the Iowa High School State Track & Field meet on campus Thursday, May 18, through Saturday, May 20.
The State High School track meet brings a large number of high school athletes as well as guests to campus. This is a reminder that parking and travel on and around campus will be significantly impacted.
It is highly recommended that if you are coming to campus that you use public transportation, if at all possible. If you do plan on driving, the Olmsted Lot (lot 16) will be held for Drake Permit holders only from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. You are free to park in any other open Drake lot with a valid Drake permit on Thursday and Friday at no charge, but only the Olmsted lot will be held for permit holders from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. With the large number of guests expected, parking will be difficult to find on campus. Please remember that cars that are parked on the grass, illegally in handicap spaces, or blocking operations will be towed without notice.
In addition to parking lot use, please note the following closures and restrictions:
- Forest Avenue will be closed from 27th Street to 29th Street Thursday – Saturday from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. for safety reasons.
- There is NO PARKING on Forest Avenue between 27th Street and 29th Street on those days from 7 a.m. –7 p.m.
- There is no parking on Clark Street between 27th Street and 24th Street
- School buses will be parked on Forest Avenue throughout the event between 27th Street and 24th Street.
- Lot 18S (Studio Arts) will be closed from Tuesday, May 16, through Saturday, May 20 for the concessions area.
Check out the schedule for this year’s state track meet, and more.
— Scott Law, Public Safety & Operational Services