It’s time for Green River Community College’s Parking 101. In this short course, you will learn where to park and how to cut down on your frustration when trying to find an on-campus parking spot.

Lesson #1

Green River’s on-campus parking lots will be filled by 8:30 a.m. The majority of students are on campus between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Don’t drive around the lots waiting for that single spot to open up. Get smart (see Lesson #2).

Lesson #2

Park at Pacific Raceways and ride the GRCC shuttle to campus. There are thousands of available parking spots at the raceway…and it’s no hassle: you drive in and park! Shuttles run from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lesson #3

GRCC Park and Ride at Pacific Raceways is safe and free. Green River Safety Staff are on-duty at the raceway and they drive the shuttles to and from campus. As a bonus, we offer free coffee every Monday and Wednesdays. Pacific Raceways is located just east of the Highway 18 and SE 304th interchange (about 2.3 miles from campus).

Lesson #4

Don’t get caught in traffic! Peak traffic times leading to campus are from the bottom to the top of each morning hour. It is not uncommon for traffic to be backed up for 1 mile or more leading onto campus.

Lesson #5

Look for signs! We will be posting “Parking Full” signs at the approaches to campus followed by directional signs that point you to the GRCC Park and Ride at the raceway (see Lesson #2).

Lesson #6

Don’t park in the surrounding neighborhoods! Most of the nearby neighborhoods are posted as No Parking and carry a hefty ticket from Auburn Police!

Lesson #7

Permit parking is for designated parking stalls such as Staff, Disabled, Carpool, and Visitor. Do not park in these stalls if you do not have a permit!

Lesson #8

Carpool parking passes can be picked up at the parking information booths as you enter campus. This one-day permit allows you to park in a carpool spot, if available.

Lesson #9

Parking will get better! The first two weeks are always crazy, but it does get better.

Lesson #10

Re-read Lesson #2!

Get more information about transportation and parking at GRCC.