About Parking in Performing Arts Lot 126

Guests and visitors going to evening and weekend Performing Arts events can purchase a parking permit for $2 from the "Pay & Display" machines located in Performing Arts Lot 126. Parking permit dispensers activate for parking from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday; dispenser permits are valid only in the lot where they are purchased. Permit dispensers accept coins, bills and credit cards. For select events, including Shakespeare Santa Cruz performances, parking lot attendants are present in the lot to direct guests to parking and to sell permits.

Parking permits are required for parking in the Performing Arts Lot 126 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Sunday. Campus affiliates holding a valid “A” or “B” permit can display their permit and do not need to pay an additional fee, at any time, while parking in Performing Arts Lot 126. Campus affiliates holding a valid “N” permit may park in the lot beginning at 3:30 p.m. Weekday visitors may purchase a single-day parking permit from the Parking Information & Permit Sales Kiosk located near the Campus Main Entrance.

Note: Persons wishing to access McHenry Library on Saturday and Sunday may park in the Core West Parking Structure or in Hahn Lot 101 for free (weekends only).