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Summer 2026 Parking Restrictions

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Alerts & Updates

Park & Ride Restarts Fall 2026

Read here for information about the restart of our Park & Ride option and other changes upcoming for Fall 2026.

Current Restrictions

Yellow and Green zones are open to park in starting Friday May 8th through Sunday May 31st.
Red, Blue, and Gold zones and Garages are restricted like normal.
A valid KU permit is required for overnight parking in all zones June 1-July 24, 2026.

Find Open Parking

Lot 90 (Yellow) adjacent to Capitol Federal Hall and Ambler Student Recreation Center fills quickly each morning. Yellow lots on West Campus typically have more available parking and are accessible to Jayhawk Boulevard via Route 42.

New Mobile App

Beginning Feb. 28, hourly parking in Yellow zones and campus garages will be paid through HONK. Existing ParkMobile users are encouraged to download the HONK app prior to Feb. 28 to ensure they can continue paying for hourly parking.
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Pay for Parking with Your Phone

Download a mobile app and use your smartphone to pay for parking at long-term meters on campus.

More about Mobile Pay