University of Rochester
River Campus
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University of Rochester River Campus
500 Joseph C. Wilson Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14627
Parking Questions?
Call 585-275-4524
Visitor Parking
River Campus
The 154-acre River Campus — the University’s main academic campus and the home of the River Campus Libraries — is located about two miles south of downtown Rochester by a bend in the Genesee River.
Parking permits are required on River Campus 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., except on weekends.
A permit is not needed to park on River Campus after 7:30 p.m. through 7:30 a.m., Monday-Friday, on weekends, and University holidays. Vehicles may be parked in any space unless it is posted as reserved, restricted, or accessible.
Visitors may also use the meters along Wilson Blvd. for short-term parking. Reserved spaces are reserved at all times.
Parking Permits
Please stop at the Information Booth located on Wilson Blvd. for a parking pass and directions on where to park.
Parking Fees
| Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
$6 |
| Monday – Friday After 7:00 p.m. |
No Charge |
| Saturday, Sunday & University Holidays |
No Charge |
Directions to River Campus
From The East
Motorists coming to Rochester via the New York State Thruway, Rt. 90, should use Exit 46; take I-390 North to Exit 17. Turn left onto Scottsville Road. At the second light, bear right onto Elmwood Avenue. Cross the Genesee River Bridge and take a left onto Wilson Blvd.
From The West
Use Thruway Exit 47, take I-490 East to I-390 South to Exit 17. Take a left onto Scottsville Road. At the third light, bear right onto Elmwood Avenue. Cross the Genesee River Bridge and take a left onto Wilson Blvd.
From The South
Take I-390 North to Exit 17. Turn left onto Scottsville Road. At the second light, bear right onto Elmwood Avenue. Cross the Genesee River Bridge and take a left onto Wilson Blvd.