The Drake Relays brings thousands of athletes, alumni, and guests to campus. As a reminder, parking and travel on and around campus will be impacted Saturday, April 20, through Saturday, April 27.
It is highly recommended that if you are coming to campus from off grounds, that you use public transportation, if possible. If you do plan on driving, give yourself plenty of time to find parking. Please remember that cars that are parked on the grass, illegally in handicap spaces, or blocking operations will be towed without notice.
All valid commuter permits will be honored throughout the week, all day Thursday, April 25, and until 5 p.m. on Friday. Only residential permits are valid in residential lots and commuter permits in commuter lots, unless posted otherwise.
Please note that the Olmsted and Ray Promenade lot still require the correct permit color to park in those lots before 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 20– Sunday, April 28 – Lot 17 (Facilities Lot) will be closed/no parking allowed.
Wednesday, April 24, at 12 p.m. – Saturday, April 27, at 8 p.m. – Forest Avenue will be fully closed from 27th Street to 29th Street and will allow for only limited access from 24th to 27th Streets and from 29th to 31st Streets. No street parking is allowed along Forest Avenue.
Wednesday, April 24 – Saturday, April 27 – 27th Street will be intermittently closed between Forest Avenue and Clarke Street.
Wednesday, April 24 – Saturday, April 27 – Lot 18 S (Studio Arts) will be closed/no parking allowed.
Wednesday, April 24 – Monday, April 29 – Half of Lot 13 (Ray Promenade Lot) will be closed.
Thursday, April 25 – Saturday, April 27 – Clarke Street will be posted No Parking from 27th street to 25th street.
— Scott Law, Executive Director, Public Safety & Operational Services