Daytime Visits
Visiting during Academic Year business hours?
The Ohio Union South Garage (next door to the Ohio Union) is open to visitors at all times, whereas most other garages on campus only open to visitors after 4 p.m. It is a short walk north on College Road to the new Timashev Family Music Building — across from the east end of the Oval.
Visiting during the summer?
Arps Garage (listed below) is closer to the Timashev Music Building and open 24/7 to visitors, only during the summer.
Driving Directions and Parking
To Ohio Union South Garage (1759 S. High St., 43210) — open to visitors 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
From the North:
- Take I–270 to 315 South
- Take 315 South to Lane Avenue exit
- Turn left onto Lane Avenue
- Follow Lane Avenue east across the bridge and into campus to High Street
- Turn right onto High Street and follow it south to the Ohio Union South Garage on your right. Ohio Union South is the garage closest to the Ohio Union.
From the South, East and West:
- Take I–70 or I–670 to 315 North
- Take 315 North to Lane Avenue exit
- Turn right onto Lane Avenue
- Follow Lane Avenue east across the bridge and into campus to High Street
- Turn right onto High Street and follow it south to the Ohio Union South Garage on your right. Ohio Union South is the garage closest to the Ohio Union.
Walk to the Timashev Music Building:
Exit the West side of the garage (opposite High St.) and walk North along College Rd. toward the Timashev Music Building which is on the same side of the street. Enter the South doors to the lobby — across from the Oval.
Alternate Parking — evenings and weekends
Academic year: evenings and weekends only
Summer: open to visitors 24/7
Arps Garage (1990 College Rd. 43210), located just north of the Timashev Music Building
- NOTE: The entrance is located on W. 18th Ave., between College Rd. and High St.
Walk to the Timashev Music Building: Exit the garage and walk South along College Rd. toward the North doors of the Timashev Music Building which is on the same side of the street.
Roadway, bus, parking impacts for Homecoming Parade — Friday, Oct. 25
The Homecoming Parade will occur on Friday, Oct. 25. From approximately 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., sections of Woody Hayes Drive, Woodruff Avenue, College Road, 11th and 12th Avenues, Annie and John Glenn Avenue, 18th Avenue and 19th Avenue will be closed.
The BE, CC, CLS, ER and CABS On-Demand daytime service will be suspended during this time. A shuttle will be available to take passengers between the Herrick Hub and Buckeye Lots during the parade and the MC will continue to run during this time. Regular CABS service will resume once roadways reopen. Traffic delays and parking impacts are anticipated.
Read more about: Roadway, bus, parking impacts for Homecoming Parade.
Bus Transportation
Bus information and schedules are available for the Campus Area Bus Service (CABS) and Columbus city buses (COTA, Central Ohio Transit Authority). Additional transportation options and other information may be found at Ohio State's Transportation and Traffic Management website.