Parking and Directions
Parking: CPA Series Events
Public Pay Lots (on-campus)
During CPA Series events, campus parking lots near the performance venue are reserved exclusively for CPA patron use, making it easier for you to reserve a space in advance and easily park close to the venue.
You can purchase your parking permit in advance ($5 per car) through ParkMobile. Upon arrival, simply display your virtual permit (QR code) to the lot monitor to have it scanned before you park. You can also choose to pay via credit card upon arrival, assuming there are still spaces available. Please note that lot monitors may not accept cash payments.
IMPORTANT: Location markers for lots may not display accurately within the ParkMobile system. If you need assistance navigating to your permitted lot, we recommend using these Google Maps links: Swain Lot, Morehead Lot, Caldwell/Bynum Lot.
Details about each of our Public Pay Lots, including estimated travel time and details about the path to venues, are available here:
SWAIN LOT
LOT NAME: Swain
LOT SIZE: 50 spaces
ACCESSIBILITY: This location is strongly recommended for patrons with low mobility and those using mobility devices, such as wheelchairs. Accessible parking is available. Golf Cart Shuttle service to Memorial Hall is available.
PATH FROM LOT TO MEMORIAL: Path is mostly brick sidewalk and pavement with minimal incline/decline and does include crossing one street (Cameron Avenue).
ESTIMATED TRAVEL TIME TO MEMORIAL HALL: 3-4 minutes
MOREHEAD LOT+
LOT NAME: Morehead
LOT SIZE: 65 spaces
ACCESSIBILITY: This location is recommended for patrons with low mobility and those using mobility devices, such as wheelchairs. Accessible parking is available.
PATH FROM LOT TO MEMORIAL: Path is mostly brick sidewalk and pavement with minimal incline/decline and does include crossing one street (Cameron Avenue).
PATH FROM LOT TO HILL HALL or CHAPEL OF THE CROSS: Path is mostly brick sidewalk and pavement with minimal incline/decline. No street crossings required.
ESTIMATED TRAVEL TIME TO MEMORIAL HALL: 7–8 minutes
ESTIMATED TRAVEL TIME TO HILL HALL: 4–6 minutes
ESTIMATED TRAVEL TIME TO CHAPEL OF THE CROSS: 2–3 minutes
CALDWELL/BYNUM LOT
LOT NAME: Caldwell/Bynum
LOT SIZE: 50 spaces
ACCESSIBILITY: This location is recommended for patrons with low mobility and those using mobility devices, such as wheelchairs. Accessible parking is available.
PATH FROM LOT TO MEMORIAL: Path is mostly brick sidewalk and pavement with minimal incline/decline and does not require crossing a street.
ESTIMATED TRAVEL TIME TO MEMORIAL HALL: 5–6 minutes
Parking Decks (off-campus)
The parking deck at Carolina Square is convenient, particularly for events in the Gillings ArtSpace at CURRENT, and only about 6-8 minutes to Memorial Hall. The first 45 minutes are free. The next 45 minutes cost $2. Every hour after that costs an additional $5 per hour.
The West Rosemary Deck (on Rosemary Street, below Spicy 9 and Que Chula) is a great option for events at Carolina Square, particularly if you’re looking for something more affordable.
The East Rosemary Deck offers a large inventory of spaces, affordable prices and is only a short walk to many of our venues, including Memorial, Hill Hall and Chapel of the Cross.
The Town of Chapel Hill has several other pay-by-the-hour parking options to choose from. A full list of Town of Chapel Hill parking options can be found on their website. Parking in Town lots is free on Saturdays and Sundays in December and all observed national holidays.
Accessible Parking
Accessible parking is available in all public pay lots (on campus) and parking decks (off campus).
Golf Cart Shuttle Service
During Memorial Hall events, a Golf Cart Shuttle Service is offered between the Swain Lot and Memorial Hall for any patrons needing assistance. Patrons using this service should purchase a Swain Lot parking permit for their performance through ParkMobile.
Golf Cart Shuttle Service begins 90 minutes before curtain.
Parking: Partner Events
Please contact the organization hosting your event for any additional information or details about special parking arrangements they may have made for their guests.
Directions
For detailed directions from your starting location, we recommend using Google Maps.
If you have any questions, you can reach our box office by phone at 919-843-3333 or email at carolinaperformingarts@unc.edu.
The box office is open Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.