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Swarthmore College Parking Lots

Swarthmore College, 500 College Road, Swarthmore, PA, 19081

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  • The parking lots detailed in this guide are for Faculty and Staff only between 7.00am and 3.30pm Monday - Friday. This is with the exception of the Cunningham South Lot, which is for Student Permit Holders only.
    3 (Benjamin West, Field House and Whittier) contain visitor parking spaces. for up to 3 hours, between 7.00am and 3.30pm Monday - Friday.
    Accessible parking spaces are available in all lots except Cunningham North and Water Tower.
    3 (Benjamin West, West Field House Lane and Whittier) contain electric vehicle charging spaces, which are available for up to 4 hours between 7.00am and 5.00pm Monday - Friday.
    There are other parking spaces available on campus. Please see the relevant building for more details.
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Parking (Benjamin West Lot)

  • Parking View
    • The parking lot is located off N Chester Road, next to Benjamin House, Bond Memorial Hall and the Worth Health Center.
    • The parking lot is open air/surface.
    • The surface consists of asphalt.
  • Accessible Parking Spaces View
    • There are 3 designated accessible parking spaces available.
    • The accessible parking spaces are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The accessible parking space width is 7ft 3in (220cm).
    • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to one side.
    • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 5ft 3in (160cm).
    • The adjacent marked access aisle extends the full length of the parking space.
    • The nearest designated accessible parking space is 79yd 2ft (73m) from Bond Memorial Hall accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the designated accessible parking has ramps/slopes and uneven surfaces.
    • The slope has a gradient of 1:19.
    • One bay does not have a marked area to the side.
  • Van Accessible Parking Spaces View
    • There are 2 designated van accessible parking spaces available.
    • The van accessible parking spaces are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The van accessible parking space width is 9ft (275cm).
    • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to one side.
    • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 5ft 5in (164cm).
    • The adjacent marked access aisle extends the full length of the parking space.
    • The nearest designated van accessible parking space is 80yd 2ft (74m) from Bond Memorial Hall Accessible Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the designated van accessible parking has ramps/slopes and uneven surfaces.
    • The slope has a gradient of 1:19.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Parking is free for ADA placard holders or those with a wheelchair symbol license plate.
    • The right hand side of the lot as you enter contains visitor bays, available for up to 3 hours between 7.00am and 3.30pm Monday - Friday. The accessible parking spaces and 1 of the accessible van spaces are located on this side, as are 3 electric vehicle charging spaces available for up to 4 hours between 7.00am and 5.00pm Monday - Friday. There are also some spaces reserved for Public Safety vehicles.
      The left hand side is Faculty and Staff parking between 7.00am and 3.30pm Monday to Friday. 1 of the accessible van spaces is located on this side. Some of the spaces here have a gravel surface.
  • Passenger Loading Zone View
    • There is not a designated passenger loading zone available.

Parking (Field House Lot)

  • Parking View
    • The parking lot is located on the South Campus, to the side of the Tarble Pavilion.
    • The parking lot is open air/surface.
    • The surface consists of asphalt.
  • Accessible Parking Spaces View
    • There are 3 designated accessible parking spaces available.
    • The accessible parking spaces are signposted.
    • The accessible parking space width is 7ft 7in (230cm).
    • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to one side.
    • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 5ft 4in (163cm).
    • The adjacent marked access aisle extends the full length of the parking space.
    • The nearest designated accessible parking space is 80yd 2ft (74m) from Tarble Pavilion accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the designated accessible parking has ramps/slopes.
    • The slope has a gradient of 1:12.
    • There is a step-free level resting area.
    • There is a curb ramp with detectable warnings from the designated accessible parking.
    • The slope overcomes 10 steps which lead down from the parking lot.
  • Van Accessible Parking Spaces View
    • There are no designated van accessible parking spaces available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Parking is free for ADA placard holders or those with a wheelchair symbol license plate.
    • This parking lot contains 3 visitor parking spaces, available for up to 3 hours between 7.00am and 3.30pm Monday - Friday.
      The rest of the spaces are for Faculty and Staff only between 7.00am and 3.30pm Monday - Friday.
  • Passenger Loading Zone View
    • There is not a designated passenger loading zone available.

Parking (Whittier Lot)

  • Parking View
    • The parking lot is located between the Science Center, Singer Hall and Wittier Hall.
    • The parking lot is open air/surface.
    • The surface consists of asphalt.
  • Accessible Parking Spaces View
    • There are 6 designated accessible parking spaces available.
    • The accessible parking spaces are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The accessible parking space width is 7ft 7in (232cm).
    • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 5ft 4in (162cm).
    • The adjacent marked access aisle extends the full length of the parking space.
    • The nearest designated accessible parking space is 44yd 2ft (41m) from Singer Hall Entrance SH-6.
    • The most accessible route from the designated accessible parking has ramps/slopes and uneven surfaces.
    • The slope has a gradient of 1:16.
    • There is a step-free level resting area.
    • There is a curb ramp with detectable warnings from the designated accessible parking.
    • 2 of the accessible parking spaces have markings both sides, 1 has markings on 1 side only and 3 have no markings.
  • Van Accessible Parking Spaces View
    • There is 1 designated van accessible parking space available.
    • The van accessible parking space is clearly marked and signposted.
    • The van accessible parking space width is 7ft 7in (232cm).
    • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to both sides.
    • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 5ft 4in (162cm).
    • The adjacent marked access aisle extends the full length of the parking space.
    • The nearest designated van accessible parking space is 41yd 1ft (38m) from Singer Hall Entrance SH-6.
    • The most accessible route from the designated van accessible parking has ramps/slopes and uneven surfaces.
    • The ramp has a gradient of 1:16.
    • There is a step-free level resting area.
    • There is a curb ramp with detectable warnings from the designated van accessible parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Parking is free for ADA placard holders or those with a wheelchair symbol license plate.
    • This parking lot contains 10 visitor parking spaces, available for up to 3 hours between 7.00am and 3.30pm Monday - Friday.
      There are also 6 that are designated as electric vehicle charging spaces, available for up to 4 hours, 7.00am to 5.00pm Monday - Friday.
      The rest of the spaces are for Faculty and Staff only between 7.00am and 3.30pm Monday - Friday.
      There is a link between this lot and the Du Pont Lot.
  • Passenger Loading Zone View
    • There is not a designated passenger loading zone available.

Parking (Cunningham South Lot)

  • Parking View
    • The parking lot is located off N Chester Road, to the south of Cunningham Fields and next to the SEPTA parking lot.
    • The parking lot is open air/surface.
    • The surface consists of asphalt.
  • Accessible Parking Spaces View
    • There are 4 designated accessible parking spaces available.
    • The accessible parking spaces are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The accessible parking space width is 7ft 8in (233cm).
    • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to one side.
    • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 5ft 3in (160cm).
    • The adjacent marked access aisle extends the full length of the parking space.
    • There is a curb ramp with detectable warnings from the designated accessible parking.
    • There is a larger space closest to the vehicle entrance which is 10ft 6in (322cm) wide.
  • Van Accessible Parking Spaces View
    • There are 2 designated van accessible parking spaces available.
    • The van accessible parking spaces are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The van accessible parking space width is 7ft 8in (234cm).
    • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to one side.
    • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 5ft 3in (161cm).
    • The adjacent marked access aisle extends the full length of the parking space.
    • The most accessible route from the designated van accessible parking has ramps/slopes.
    • There is no curb ramp from the designated van accessible parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for ADA placard holders or those with a wheelchair symbol license plate.
    • This parking lot is for student permit holders only.
      There is a card reader before the barrier to enter 50in (127cm) high, and a help button 62in (157cm) high.
  • Passenger Loading Zone View
    • There is not a designated passenger loading zone available.

Parking (West Field House Lane Lot)

  • Parking View
    • The parking lot is located in the South Campus, opposite the Matchbox and Lamb-Miller Field House, and next to the Title IX House.
    • The parking lot is open air/surface.
    • The surface consists of asphalt.
  • Accessible Parking Spaces View
    • There are 4 designated accessible parking spaces available.
    • The accessible parking spaces are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The accessible parking space width is 7ft 7in (230cm).
    • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to one side.
    • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 5ft 4in (163cm).
    • The adjacent marked access aisle extends the full length of the parking space.
    • The nearest designated accessible parking space is 48yd 4in (44m) from the Title IX House Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the designated accessible parking has ramps/slopes.
    • The slope has a gradient easier than 1:20.
    • There is a curb ramp with detectable warnings from the designated accessible parking.
    • The accessible parking space on the far left is 11ft 8 in (355cm) wide.
  • Van Accessible Parking Spaces View
    • There are no designated van accessible parking spaces available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for ADA placard holders or those with a wheelchair symbol license plate.
    • There are 2 electric vehicle charging spaces, available between 7.00am and 5.00pm Monday - Friday for a maximum of 4 hours.
      The standard spaces are for Faculty and Staff between 7.00am and 3.30pm Monday - Friday.
  • Passenger Loading Zone View
    • There is not a designated passenger loading zone available.
  • Public Parking View
    • Pedestrian access to the rest of the South Campus from this lot is via a ramp with an 8.5% gradient, which has handrails both sides and resting places on the route.

Parking (Sharples Lane)

  • Parking View
    • The parking lot is located off Sharples Lane and Field House Lane, either side of the railway bridge.
    • The parking lot is open air/surface.
    • The surface consists of asphalt.
  • Accessible Parking Spaces View
    • There is 1 designated accessible parking space available.
    • The accessible parking space is clearly marked and signposted.
    • The accessible parking space width is 8ft 8in (265cm).
    • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to one side.
    • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 5ft 3in (159cm).
    • The adjacent marked access aisle extends the full length of the parking space.
    • The nearest designated accessible parking space is 19yd 2ft (18m) from Faulkner Tennis Courts Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the designated accessible parking has ramps/slopes.
    • The ramp has a gradient easier than 1:20.
    • There is not a step-free level resting area.
    • There is a curb ramp with detectable warnings from the designated accessible parking.
  • Van Accessible Parking Spaces View
    • There are no designated van accessible parking spaces available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for ADA placard holders or those with a wheelchair symbol license plate.
    • The standard spaces are for Faculty and Staff only between 7.00am and 3.30pm Monday - Friday.
  • Passenger Loading Zone View
    • There is not a designated passenger loading zone available.

Parking (Water Tower Lot)

Parking (Du Pont Lot)

  • Parking View
    • The parking lot is located to the rear of the Science Center, and right of the Water Tower.
    • The parking lot is open air/surface.
    • The surface consists of asphalt.
  • Accessible Parking Spaces View
    • There are 4 designated accessible parking spaces available.
    • The accessible parking spaces are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The accessible parking space width is 8ft 6in (260cm).
    • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to one side.
    • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 5ft 11in (180cm).
    • The adjacent marked access aisle extends the full length of the parking space.
    • The nearest designated accessible parking space is 69yd 2ft (64m) from Science Center Entrance SC-9.
    • The most accessible route from the designated accessible parking has ramps/slopes and uneven surfaces.
    • The slope has a gradient easier than 1:20.
    • There is a curb ramp without detectable warnings from the designated accessible parking.
  • Van Accessible Parking Spaces View
    • There are no designated van accessible parking spaces available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for ADA placard holders or those with a wheelchair symbol license plate.
    • The standard parking spaces in this lot are for Faculty and Staff only between 7.00am and 3.30pm Monday - Friday.
      There is a link between this lot and the Whittier Lot.
  • Passenger Loading Zone View
    • There is not a designated passenger loading zone available.

Parking (Dean Bond Rose Garden Parking)

  • Parking View
    • The parking lot is located off College Avenue, between the Dean Bond Rose Garden and McCabe Library.
    • The parking lot is open air/surface.
    • The surface consists of asphalt.
  • Accessible Parking Spaces View
    • There are 4 designated accessible parking spaces available.
    • The accessible parking spaces are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The accessible parking space width is 7ft 7in (230cm).
    • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to both sides.
    • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 5ft 5in (166cm).
    • The adjacent marked access aisle extends the full length of the parking space.
    • The nearest designated accessible parking space is 66yd 2ft (61m) from Parrish Hall Accessible Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the designated accessible parking has ramps/slopes and bollards.
    • The slope has a gradient easier than 1:20.
    • There is a step-free level resting area.
    • There is a curb ramp without detectable warnings from the designated accessible parking.
  • Van Accessible Parking Spaces View
    • There are 2 designated van accessible parking spaces available.
    • The van accessible parking spaces are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The van accessible parking space width is 8ft 8in (263cm).
    • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to one side.
    • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 8ft 6in (260cm).
    • The adjacent marked access aisle extends the full length of the parking space.
    • The nearest designated van accessible parking space is 61yd 9in (56m) from Parrish Hall Accessible Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the designated van accessible parking has ramps/slopes and bollards.
    • The slope has a gradient easier than 1:20.
    • There is a step-free level resting area.
    • There is a curb ramp without detectable warnings from the designated van accessible parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for ADA placard holders or those with a wheelchair symbol license plate.
  • Passenger Loading Zone View
    • There is not a designated passenger loading zone available.
  • Public Parking View
    • This parking lot also contains 1 standard bay reserved for McCabe Library staff only.

Parking (Cunningham North Lot)