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Rush Rhees Library through flowering trees at University of Rochester River Campus

University of Rochester

River Campus
Visitor Guide

Visitor Parking
River Campus

The 154-acre River Campus — the University’s main academic campus and the home of the River Campus Libraries — is located about two miles south of downtown Rochester by a bend in the Genesee River.

Parking permits are required on River Campus 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., except on weekends. Visitors may also use the meters along Wilson Blvd. for short-term parking. Reserved spaces are reserved at all times.

Parking Permits

Please stop at the Information Booth located on Wilson Blvd. for a parking pass and directions on where to park.

Parking Fees

 

Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
$6
Monday – Friday
After 7:00 p.m.
No Charge
Saturday, Sunday
& University Holidays
No Charge

 

Directions to River Campus

From The East
Motorists coming to Rochester via the New York State Thruway, Rt. 90, should use Exit 46; take I-390 North to Exit 17. Turn left onto Scottsville Road. At the second light, bear right onto Elmwood Avenue. Cross the Genesee River Bridge and take a left onto Wilson Blvd.

From The West
Use Thruway Exit 47, take I-490 East to I-390 South to Exit 17. Take a left onto Scottsville Road. At the third light, bear right onto Elmwood Avenue. Cross the Genesee River Bridge and take a left onto Wilson Blvd.

From The South
Take I-390 North to Exit 17. Turn left onto Scottsville Road. At the second light, bear right onto Elmwood Avenue. Cross the Genesee River Bridge and take a left onto Wilson Blvd.

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