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 19, through Saturday, April 26.
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 residential and commuter permits will be honored on Thursday, April 24, and until 5 p.m. on Friday, April 25. 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 19– Sunday, April 27 – Lot 17 (Facilities Lot) will be closed/no parking allowed
Wednesday, April 23 at 10 a.m. – Saturday, April 26 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 23 – Saturday, April 26 – 27th Street will be intermittently closed between Forest Avenue and Clarke Street.
Wednesday, April 23 – Saturday, April 26 – Lot 18 S (Studio Arts) will be closed/no parking allowed
— Scott Law, Public Safety & Operational Services