Hourly surface lot parking
How to park
Visitor parking and accessible (disabled) parking is available in many surface lots.
Hourly parking
- Park in a ParkMobile stall in a campus surface lot and use the ParkMobile app for payment.
Accessible parking
- While parked in an state accessible stall in a campus surface lot, display a valid, state-issued disabled permit or DIS or VET DIS plates.
- You can also display a state-issued disabled permit while parked in a ParkMobile stall with a posted time limit of 30 minutes or more without paying an additional fee.
Please refer to lot entrance signs and individual stall signs for specific parking details and restrictions.
Exceptions
Visitor parking may be limited or unavailable when lots are reserved for special events or closed for construction.
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Some events may require a special event parking permit.
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Always check entrance signs for the most up-to-date information about lot closures or restrictions.
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Hourly visitor parking in ParkMobile stalls
Some surface lots have ParkMobile stalls allowing visitors to pay by app. Time limits range from 25 minutes to three hours.
Payment is required through the third party vendor, ParkMobile. Vehicles must be in ParkMobile paid status during the lot’s hours of control. Refer to lot entrance and individual stall signs.
ParkMobile sessions on the UW-Madison campus may not be extended.
Accessible (disabled) surface lot parking
Vehicles with valid DOT disabled permits or DIS and VET DIS plates may park in accessible/disabled stalls that allow state-issued disabled permits and ParkMobile stalls with a posted time limit of 30 minutes or more without paying an additional fee.
During the work week before 4:30 p.m., accessible stalls are primarily available in campus garages. There is more accessible parking availability in surface lots in the evenings and on weekends.
Learn more about accessible parking and transportation options on campus.
Free after-hours parking
Many UW campus surface lots offer free parking after hours, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, and all day on weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
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Refer to the green lots on the campus parking map for eligible locations.
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Always check lot entrance signs for current enforcement hours.
Exceptions
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Parking availability may be limited or unavailable when lots are reserved for special events or closed for construction.
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Some events may require a special event parking permit—refer to entrance signs for details.
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A valid UW parking permit is always required in:
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Accessible/disabled stalls
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Reserved stalls
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Service/vendor stalls
(Check individual stall signs for requirements.)
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Motorcycle parking
Motorcycle parking
Motorcycle parking is available in some UW campus garages and surface lots.
Payment is accepted through ParkMobile. Refer to the four-digit ParkMobile zone codes posted in the lot.
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Motorcycle garage parking
Motorcycles may park in UW campus garages with a designated motorcycle lane or motorcycle parking area located before the facility gates.
Park in designated motorcycle stalls only.
Locations
- Helen C. White Garage (Upper) (Lot 6) | Upper level only
- Grainger Hall Garage (Lot 7) | Motorcycle parking located before the gates
- Engineering Drive Ramp (Lot 17) | Motorcycle access lanes at east and north gates
- North Park Street Ramp (Lot 29) | Motorcycle access lane at East Campus Mall entrance; motorcycle parking also located before the Park Street gate
- Lake & Johnson Ramp (Lot 46) | Motorcycle access lane at Frances Street gate
- Linden Drive Garage (Lot 67) Motorcycle access lane at Colwood Drive and Linden Drive gates
- UW Hospital Ramp (Lot 75) | Motorcycle parking on south side of ramp outside of gated area
- University Bay Drive Ramp (Lot 76) | Motorcycle access lanes at both gates
- Fluno Center Garage (Lot 83) | Motorcycle parking before located before the gate
Motorcycle surface lot parking
Motorcycles are allowed to park in ParkMobile stalls and must be in paid status during posted enforcement hours. One motorcycle per stall only. Refer to lot signs for enforcement hours.
Outside of posted enforcement hours, parking is allowed in motorcycle and unsigned vehicle parking stalls. Payment is not required outside of posted enforcement hours.
Moped parking
Moped parking is not allowed in UW campus garages.
During hours of control, mopeds may park in ParkMobile stalls located in surface lots and must be in paid status. Refer to lot signs for hours of control.
Moped parking is also allowed in unsigned parking stalls with a valid daily permit. One moped per stall only.
Outside of enforcement hours, moped parking is allowed in any open moped parking lot for no cost. Moped lot enforcement hours remain in effect on holidays and weekends.
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ParkMobile information
Vehicles parked in designated ParkMobile stalls or zones during lot enforcement hours must have an active ParkMobile session.
Use the ParkMobile app, visit their website, or call in to start a parking session. You will need to enter the zone code located on the stall sign.
ParkMobile will not charge outside of enforcement hours. Parking session time cannot be extended.
Daily permits
Plan ahead and reserve parking in advance. Online orders may be placed for daily and half-day permits at least two weeks before an planned visit or event.
Permits may still be available within two weeks of a campus visit. Call ahead for availability and purchase in person at a Transportation Services office location.
Monthly permits
Monthly parking permits may be available in select lots on a month-to-month basis.
Call ahead for availability and purchase in person at a Transportation Services office location.
Know before you go
Parking on campus is limited and lots are sometimes closed due to construction and special events.
Find out what’s happening on campus before you arrive.
Current impacts to campus parking and travel.
Maps and accessible text descriptions of major roadway and parking lot closures.
Check for events affecting specific parking lots.
Visitor parking help center
Not finding what you need here? Find answers to our top questions about visitor parking.