GRADUATION DAY PARKING

Parking is available in The Classic Center parking deck with entrances off North Thomas Street and East Broad Street.  Visit the Akins Ford Arena Event Parking Page for more details. 

✅ Primary Parking Information (Please note that parking requires a fee- card only.)

Classic Center Parking Deck
📍 300 N Thomas Street, Athens, GA 30601
💳 There is a parking fee per vehicle – card only

The Classic Center Parking Deck is the most convenient option, offering direct access to arena entrances. After parking, use stairs or elevators to exit at Level 2, which leads directly to the arena entrance at Gate 1 or Gate 2.

✅ Additional Parking Options Nearby (Parking fees vary by location.)

If you would rather park outside of the Classic Center Parking Deck, consider these nearby options:

• Washington Street Parking Deck – 125 W Washington St (~0.3 miles)

• Clarke County Courthouse Parking Deck – 325 E Washington St (~0.3 miles)

• College Avenue Parking Deck – 235 College Ave (~0.4 miles)

• UGA North Campus Deck – 230 S Jackson St (~0.5 miles)

• Streetside Parking- Metered parking - rates are $3.00 per hour

These public decks and streetside parking offer hourly rates and are walkable to the venue. Please allow extra time for walking and security screening.

For additional parking information, visit the Akins Ford Arena Event Parking Page.

✅ Graduate Drop-Off Details – Gate 2 (Foundry Street)

Families who wish to drop off their graduate before parking can do so at the Gate 2 entrance, located on Foundry Street, just past the Classic Center.

How to Access:

1. From North Thomas Street, continue past the Classic Center Parking Deck.

2. Turn right onto Foundry Street.

3. Look for signage directing you to the designated Gate 2 Drop-Off Zone near the loading dock area.

Please do not attempt to drop off students on Broad Street or Thomas Street, as those areas are heavily trafficked and not designated for drop-off.