Parking at South Lake Union & Seattle Center

Visiting the South Lake Union campus of Cornish College of the Arts at Seattle University? Here’s what you need to know about parking.

Visiting the South Lake Union campus of Cornish College of the Arts at Seattle University? Here’s what you need to know about parking:

  • Street Parking
    Metered street parking is available near campus and is often the easiest option for visitors.
  • Campus Parking
    Parking on campus is limited and reserved for guests with official business. All lots require a valid SLU parking permit at all times. Vehicles without a permit may be cited, fined, or towed.

    • Guest parking must be reserved in advance through SLU Campus Services.
    • Hourly passes may be available for visitors when space allows.
    • Motorcycles, scooters, and motorized bicycles must use designated areas but do not require a permit.
    • Overnight parking is available only with advance approval.
  • Cornish Playhouse Parking
    Parking for events at the Cornish Playhouse (Seattle Center) is available at nearby pay lots and metered street spaces. The closest Seattle Center garage is the Mercer Street Garage (650 3rd Ave North).

📌 For details on permits, rates, and regulations, please see the Seattle University Parking Regulations or contact SLU Campus Services at slucampusservices@seattleu.edu or 206-726-5023.

Parking Maps

View, print, and download convenient maps of parking options near our campus.

 

Cornish College of the Arts Parking Map

Campus Parking Map