General Football Parking Guidelines
Welcome to the 2011-2012 school year! Periodically throughout the fall semester, the University of Maryland football team will play at Capital One Field at Byrd Stadium, which will result in parking modifications. This year, seven Saturday home games are scheduled. The first home game against Miami University will be held on Monday, September 5th at 8:00 p.m.
IMPORTANT: While football games cause substantial changes to parking arrangements, bear in mind that other athletic events may also cause changes. Refer to the athletic calendar for game schedules.
Event Parking Guidelines
Campus parking areas have been divided into four color-coded zones including red, yellow, white and black.
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NEW FOR 2011
PREPAY PARKING
Prepay Online for Single game parking passes that are available for Regent's Drive Garage, Terrapin Trail Garage and Mowatt Lane Garage. Single game parking passes are $15 each.
ADDED FRATERNITY LOOP QUICKBUS ROUTE
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FOOTBALL OPERATIONAL INFO SUMMARY
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TERRAPIN CLUB MEMBERS
Terrapin Club members who pre-purchase parking receive their standard permit with a lot assignment indicated for the red parking zone. There have been no changes to Terrapin Club parking areas or permits.
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CASH PARKING
"CASH" parking will be $15 per car and $60 for RV's and buses. CASH permits have been distributed to all remaining ticket holders and are valid in one of three areas:
Yellow (Comcast)
White (XX1/ Engineering)
Black (Mowatt Lane Garage)
CASH patrons park in one of the three color-coded cash lot zones that correspond with the color of their permit. For example, white CASH permits will be valid in areas indicated in white on both the map and in their parking area; yellow CASH permits will be valid in areas indicated in yellow and so on. CASH permits arriving at areas indicated for another color will be redirected to their assigned area.
CASH patrons follow the driving directions and map indicated on the back of the permit they receive in the mail.
CASH permits pay the prevailing cash rate ($15) on site to gain entry to their assigned area.
Those individuals who do NOT possess a football game day permit may pay the prevailing rate ($15) to park at Terrapin Trail Garage (TTG), Mowatt Lane Garage (MLG), or on a limited basis at Regents Drive Garage (RDG).
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Take the QuickBus
If you are planning to travel to campus during Football games, please consider using one of the three Quick Bus loops to avoid the traffic congestion on campus. Get on at one of the Quick Bus pick up signs around campus and get dropped off near Byrd Stadium at Lot Q.
| QUICKBUS LOOPS |
| Routes |
3 hours before kickoff |
During game to 1 hour after game |
| Metro |
5 minutes |
Less frequently |
| Mowatt |
20 minutes |
Less frequently |
| Comcast |
10 minutes |
Less frequently |
Game Schedules
Permit holders planning to visit the campus on a Saturday should refer to the following home football game schedule:
| 2012 Football Schedule |
| Date |
Opponent |
Location |
Time/Results |
| 09/01/12 |
vs. William & Mary |
College Park, Md. |
TBA |
| 09/15/12 |
vs. Connecticut |
College Park, Md. |
TBA |
| 10/06/12 |
vs. Wake Forest |
College Park, Md. |
TBA |
| 10/20/12 |
vs. NC State |
College Park, Md. |
TBA |
| 11/03/12 |
vs. Georgia Tech |
College Park, Md. |
TBA |
| 11/17/12 |
vs. Florida State |
College Park, Md. |
TBA |
Student Parking Registrants
All Student Parking Registrants, who are attending the game or who are on campus for any academic commitments, will be able to park free in Regents Drive Garage (RDG). Parking for student parking registrants in Regents Drive Garage will be limited to Lot 5 on the roof of the garage. Space is limited. The overflow areas will be Mowatt Lane Garage (MLG) or Terrapin Trail Garage (TTG). Campus parking registrants are expected to utilize these free areas.
If you have an academic commitment that affects your ability to move your car on a specific game day as outlined above, it is imperative that you provide documentation to our office so that we may offer you options for that game day. We will only make exceptions if you provide the documentation prior to the day of the game. Exceptions will not be made the day of the game or any time after the game.
Faculty Staff Permit Holders
Academic Commitments: Faculty/staff permit holders on campus for any academic commitments WILL have full access to their assigned parking areas. Any faculty/staff permit holder having difficulty accessing their assigned areas may call (301) 314-4227 for immediate assistance.
The following exceptions apply:
Lot C Permit Holders
– Lot C1 will not be available for use during football games. Lot C permit holders may park in Lot C2 or L on game days. Overflow parking is available in Lot K or 16 behind Ritchie Coliseum.
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Lot FF Permit Holders
– Lot FF1 will not be available for use during football games. FF1 permit holders should move their vehicles to Lot K4, FF2 or RDG beginning six hours prior to kick-off.
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Lot JJ Permit Holders
– Lot JJ3 will not be available for use during football games. Lot JJ3 is the row of numbered spaces located directly behind Tawes Theater. JJ permit holders may park in JJ1 or JJ2 on game days.
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Lot MM Permit Holders
– Lot MM3 will not be available for use during football games. Lot MM permit holders may park in Lot MM1 or MM2 on game days. Overflow parking is available in Lot 2f.
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Lot Q Permit Holders
- Lot Q will be used as a staging area for the buses taking spectators to and from the Metro station. After midnight, the Friday evening before each game, Lot Q permit holders are encouraged to move their vehicles to the restricted Lot Q spaces closest to the Computer Science Building. When parking is not available in these restricted spaces, Lot Q permit holders will be permitted to park in Regents Drive Garage, free of charge.
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Stadium Drive Garage Permit Holders
– The south side of SDG (SD*) will be unavailable after midnight the Friday evening before each game. Those SD* permit holders needing to remain on campus during this time should move their vehicles to the spaces on the north side of the garage. SD* permits will be allowed access to the north side of the garage ONLY during the games.
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Lot Z Permit Holders
- Lot Z will be unavailable for use during football games. Limited space will be available in Regents Drive Garage and Mowatt Lane Garage. Lot Z permit holders working at the Stamp Union or in its vicinity on game days will be permitted to park in Union Lane Garage free of charge. Parking in Union Lane Garage is subject to space availability.
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Permit Holders Attending the Game
- There will be limited space available at Regents Drive Garage (RDG) for faculty/staff permit holders who plan to attend the game. The overflow areas will be Mowatt Lane Garage (MLG) or Terrapin Trail Garage (TTG). Campus permit holders attending the game are expected to utilize these free areas.
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Football Parking Frequently Asked Questions
What if I have an academic commitment?
The Department of Transportation Services will provide those UMCP faculty/staff and students with classes or other documented academic commitments on game day Saturdays a one-day, temporary surface lot permit valid at Regents Drive Garage, Mowatt Lane Garage, and Terrapin Trail Garage on game day Saturdays only.
We recommend that arrangements be made in advance through the academic department to secure enough permits for the entire class prior to the start of the season. All are encouraged to secure the permit as early as possible. Students should check with professors to determine if arrangements have already been made.
Permits will be available immediately at the Department of Transportation Services located in Regents Drive Garage. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 4 p.m. A departmental representative may call the Department of Transportation Services at (301) 314-PARK to make arrangements. Documentation will be required and includes a UID, a printed schedule of classes or a letter from an academic advisor or professor. Documentation must be presented to staff at the main lobby desk.
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How do I get to campus from the College Park Metro Station?
If you are planning to travel to campus during these event days, please consider using Quick Bus to avoid the traffic congestion. You can take the Quick Bus from the College Park Metro Station to Lot Q, which is very near Byrd Stadium. It runs every 20 minutes three hours prior to kick-off and every 10 minutes two hours prior to kick-off from the College Park Metro station to Lot Q. Quick Bus also runs back to the College Park Metro Station from Lot Q for one hour after the game. Parking at the College Park Metro Station is free on Saturdays, and the College Park Metro shuttle does not require an ID to ride.
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Where can I find disabled parking?
Individuals requiring disabled parking may park in designated CASH zones or may park in the north side of Stadium Drive Garage (SDG). Disabled patrons must display their valid disabled placards and/or tags to gain access to SDG and will be required to pay $15 at the entrance to the garage.
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Where can I park my bus or RV?
RV/Bus parking is available at the prevailing cash rate ($60) in Lot C1, directly behind the Visitor’s Center located on US-1 and Rossborough Lane. RV’s and buses will not be permitted to park in other areas of campus. Going south on US-1, continue past the main gate of campus and make your second right on Rossborough Lane. Please note: C1 is not accessible through campus. Cherry Hill RV park is located close to the stadium. For more information visit
www.cherryhillpark.com/index.cfm
Traffic Safety Message
From The Department of Public Safety
IF YOU DRINK, DON'T DRIVE!
Terp fans don't let Terp fans drive drunk!
If you drink, find a safe ride home.
If you drink, ride with a designated sober driver.
UMD Tailgating Tips
Great games start with good sportsmanship, and good sportsmanship starts in the parking lots. UMD wants to provide a safe and family friendly environment for all game attendees. Please follow these guidelines on game days.
Visiting Team Parking
Contact Terrapin Ticket Office for more information at (301)-314-7070
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