Directions & Parking

McNamara Alumni Center is conveniently located by several nearby parking facilities operated by University of Minnesota Parking and Transportation Services. All University parking facilities are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and are available to anyone coming to campus including athletic events.

Recommended Parking Locations:

• University Avenue Ramp – 1926 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
  • Connected to McNamara Alumni Center by tunnel 
• Washington Avenue Ramp – 501 SE Washington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55455
  • 1 block southwest of McNamara Alumni Center, connected by tunnel via Graduate Minneapolis Hotel
• Oak Street Ramp – 401 Oak Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
  • 2 blocks south of McNamara Alumni Center
• Maroon Lot – 2010 6th Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
  • 2 blocks north of McNamara Alumni Center
• Lot 37 – 1811 5th Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
  • 4 blocks northwest of McNamara Alumni Center

Rates & Payment:

• $3.00 per hour, max $15.00 per day
• Depending on the wider campus event schedule, a ramp may be in “event mode” and require prepayment upon entry. Event rates range from $10- $20 per car.
• Availability is posted outside each ramp before entry.
• Payment options: Cash (payable at on-foot kiosks only), credit card 

For visitors attending an event at the McNamara Alumni Center, we recommend checking your event invitation or communication for specific parking details, which may include a payment voucher from the event host. 

If parking arrangements have not been made by the event host for their guests, we recommend parking in the adjacent University Avenue Ramp, if available. However, depending on other campus activity, guests may be directed to other nearby ramps, noted under “General Parking Information” above.

Parking fees typically range from $9–$15 per car. Planners of events here at McNamara will receive guidance from McNamara staff on recommended parking options and rates to share with event guests.

• Oak Street Entrance –  Two metered spaces and one 20-minute drop-off zone 
• Street Parking – Metered spaces along Oak & Walnut Streets (credit cards accepted, enforced daily until 10pm).
• Accessible Parking – Designated spaces can be found in all University parking facilities and two handicapped spaces may be available at the building’s entrance on Oak Street based on the event schedule.

McNamara Alumni Center has a loading dock on the east side of the building. From our front circle drive (200 Oak St. SE) drive 1 block south to Washington Avenue then turn right (This is the same street as the Metro Green Line.) Drive 1 block to Walnut St then turn right. McNamara’s loading dock is on your right just past Beacon Street.

The Green line stops a short block from the McNamara Alumni Center at the East Bank Station. It is on Washington Avenue across from the Graduate Minneapolis hotel. McNamara is just 4 stops on the Green line from Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. For specific route and schedule information visit www.metrotransit.org or https://www.metrotransit.org/route/green

Metro Transit Buses 2, 113, 114, 115, 465, and 475 stop just outside McNamara Alumni Center at Oak Street and Washington Avenue. Stop ID: 41248 (heading South) and 40278 (heading North). For routes and schedule information, visit www.metrotransit.org