Parking Lots

Parking Lot Construction Closure Notice

Starting October 13, 2025, two LCC parking lots along 15th Avenue will be closed for construction.

This is a long-term closure to accommodate the construction of LCC's new Center for Vocational and Transitional Studies. Parking will be limited during the closure. Here are some tips to help:

  • Review the campus map to find alternative parking options.
  • Plan to arrive on campus a little earlier to allow extra time to park.
  • Ride the bus for free with your student ID–see our bus and transit information webpage for details.
  • Carpool with friends or classmates.
  • Watch for traffic disruptions on 15th Avenue starting later in October when the City begins relocating the water main.
  • Use available street parking in nearby neighborhoods.

For Faculty and Staff: Relocation for Reserved Permit Holders in Lot B (Vocational)

Faculty and staff with reserved parking permits in Lot B (Vocational) will be relocated to Parking Lot A (Don Talley) starting October 13.

  • Lot A will be reserved exclusively for these permit holders.
  • While there will be no assigned spaces at this time, the lot has ample capacity to accommodate everyone relocated from Lot B.
  • Signage will be posted at the entrance to indicate the lot’s reserved status.

Parking for students, faculty and staff provided on first-come, first-serve basis in parking lots surrounding the campus.

Campus Map

Visitor Parking

Visitors may park in any regular parking space on campus long enough to obtain a Visitors Parking Pass at the Safety & Security Office in the Student Center. Also, 30 minute visitor parking is available in Lots G and I.

Request an Escort

Request an escort to and from your vehicle by contacting Safety & Security at ext. 2911 from campus phones or (360) 442-2911 from outside phones. See list of Vehicle Safety Tips.

Student Parking

Parking is provided for LCC students on a first-come, first-served basis in the parking lots surrounding the campus. Students are provided with a parking permit each year at no charge once tuition arrangements have been made. Permits are valid for the entire academic year (fall through summer). Students must display this permit in their vehicle when parking on campus.

Parking lots are monitored. The fine for parking illegally on campus is $40. Cars will be towed if parked illegally in fire lanes, disabled parking spaces, or locations with warning signs.

The charge for a replacement parking permit is $10, paid at the Cashier.

Permits can be picked up at the One-Stop Center in the Admissions Building. Proof of enrollment, student ID, and license plate number required.

Employee Parking

Parking is provided for employees on a first-come, first-served basis in the parking lots surrounding the campus. Employees are issued a parking permit upon hire. Employees must display this permit in their vehicle when parking on campus.

Reserved Parking

Although students are ordinarily allowed to enter a lottery drawing for Lot A (Don Talley Lot) at the beginning of the fall quarter, starting on October 13, 2025, Lot A will be reserved for faculty and staff ONLY for the duration of the Center for Vocational and Transitional Studies construction project. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Handicap/Disabled Parking

To use a designated handicapped parking space, a state-issued disabled parking permit must be displayed.

Parking Fines

Parking lots are monitored. The fine for parking illegally on campus is $40. Cars will be towed if parked illegally in fire lanes, disabled parking spaces, or locations with warning signs.

Off-Campus Parking

Surrounding Streets - approximately 250 spaces
Includes 15th, 19th and 20th Avenues, Maple Street and Olympia Way. Parking is not permitted in the Longview Library parking lot, in driveways, or in fire lanes.

Avoid Parking Hassles

Ride RiverCities Transit Buses Free!

Students, faculty and staff can ride for free on any RiverCities Transit bus. Just show your LCC student or employee ID.

See Bus and Transit Information.

Parking Lot Descriptions

Lot A (Don Talley Lot)

Reserved Parking Faculty/Staff only

  • Open Spaces: TBD
  • Reserved Spaces: TBD
  • Disabled Spaces: TBD

Lot B (Vocational/Gym Parking Lot)

Closed during the construction of CVTS

  • Reserved Spaces: N/A
  • Disabled Spaces: N/A

Lot C (15th Avenue Lot)

Closed during the construction of CVTS

  • Open Spaces: N/A
  • Reserved Spaces: N/A
  • Disabled Spaces: N/A
  • Motorcycle Spaces: N/A

Lot E (Rose Center Delivery Lot)

  • Reserved Spaces: 10
  • Disabled Spaces: 2
  • Vendor Spaces: 1

Lot F (Administration Building Lot)

  • Reserved Spaces: 10
  • Visitor Spaces: 2
  • State Spaces: 1

Lot G (16th Ave/Rose Center Lot)

  • Reserved Spaces: 13
  • Disabled Spaces: 5
  • 15/30 Minute Spaces: 3 

Lot H (Maple Street/Health & Science Building Lot)

  • Open Spaces: 131
  • Reserved Spaces: 21
  • Disabled Spaces: 6
  • Motorcycle Spaces: 6

Lot I (20th Avenue Lot)

  • Open Spaces: 248
  • Reserved Spaces: 7
  • Disabled Spaces: 5
  • Motorcycle Spaces: 4
  • 15/30 Minute Spaces: 7
  • State Spaces: 15

Lot J (behind Myklebust Gymnasium)

  • Open Spaces: 130
  • Reserved Spaces: 9
  • Disabled Spaces: 5

Street Parking

  • Open Spaces: 250

Buildings & Facilities Contacts

Plant Operations

  Richard Hamilton, Director, Campus Services

  (360) 442-2263
  rhamilton@lowercolumbia.edu

Media

  Wendy Hall, Vice President, Effectiveness & College Relations

  (360) 442-2491
  whall@lowercolumbia.edu

Rental

  Alyssa Milano-Hightower, RCA Director of Operations

  (360) 442-2511
  amilanohightower@lowercolumbia.edu