U of I Boise Parking

University of Idaho Boise Guests

Idaho Water Center (IWC) and Ada County Courthouse Corridor

• First hour of parking is free, $1 per hour for additional hours
• Parking is free after 6:30 p.m. and on weekends and federal holidays.

For Special Events

Event organizers can pre-pay for event parking. Contact the on-site parking manager at 208-336-0821 or AdaCoManager@carparkusa.com.

For Employees and Students

Board-appointed employees are eligible to purchase parking permits for the Idaho Water Center via payroll deduction. Contact U of I Boise Operations ( uibops@uidaho.edu ) for more information. No student permits are available at this time.

Onsite Parking Options - July 2024 - July 2025

• Idaho Water Center — General ($456 Annually) — No specific spot assigned, you may park in any un-marked stall within the courthouse corridor on a first-come, first-served basis. If the Idaho Water Center garage is full, you will have to look for a spot in the garages within the corridor. Parking in any stalls marked guest or tandem will be subject to fines.
• Idaho Water Center — Surface ($456 Annually) — Limited parking, walk-up access to the front doors of the Idaho Water Center, uncovered and exposed to the elements.
• Idaho Water Center — Tandem ($222 Annually) — Located in the Idaho Water Center garage, each tandem parking spot is assigned and shares access with one other parker. Your parking partner will be assigned and contact information will be sent to you. You will be responsible for coordinating parking schedules with your parking partner.

Please note: Parking is not available in the surrounding businesses’ parking lots.

Bus Pass

• Students and employees are eligible for free bus passes through Valley Ride. Contact University of Idaho Boise Operations at uibops@uidaho.edu for more details.
• For more mass transit options, see Valley Regional Transit.

Secure Bike Parking

• Bicycle stands located around the Idaho Water Center and the College of Law buildings are available.
• Students with assigned workspaces in the Idaho Water Center building may park their bikes in the bike cage located in the Idaho Water Center garage. Please contact uibops@uidaho.edu to obtain the code.

Learn more about U of I Boise parking and transportation here.