Visitor & Event Parking
Visitor and event parking is available in the Sunset Avenue parking garage, located in the 4700 block of Sunset Avenue, between 46th and 49th streets. The 1,024-space garage is available 4:00 AM to Midnight each day with a standard rate structure (listed below), but may be subject to special event parking fees.
Hourly garage parking is available for visitors through the LAZ mobile payment system. The first hour is free. A payment session can be started by scanning the QR codes posted in the garage, texting IN1158 to 53242 or at a computer online at https://go.lazparking.com/. Cash payment is not available.
Event Parking
Special event parking fees will be charged for Clowes Hall events larger than 400 people, Football games, and Men’s Basketball games, but some other events may also have event rates. The parking garage will be used for event parking during all events. Available payment options include credit cards (with chip) and Apple/phone Pay.
The Hinkle Lot will be presold event parking for football and basketball through Butler Athletics. A shuttle is provided for men’s basketball games between the garage and Hinkle Fieldhouse.
Sunset Avenue Garage Parking Fees
Hourly Non-Event Fees below + $1 LAZ Transaction Fee
| Duration | Cost |
|---|---|
| Less than 60 minutes | FREE |
| 60–90 minutes | $2 |
| 90+ minutes | $3 |
| 2+ hours | $4 |
| 3+ hours | $5 |
| 4+ hours | $6 |
| 5+ hours | $7 |
| 6+ hours | $8 |
| 7+ hours | $9 |
| 8+ hours | $10 |
| 10+ hours | $15 |
| 12+ hours | $20 |
Overnight Guests
Overnight guests staying at the University should obtain a temporary hangtag from Butler Parking Services in the Sunset Avenue parking garage during business hours. BUPD will no longer issue temporary hangtags.
Office of Parking Services
Sunset Avenue Parking Garage
4702 Sunset Drive, Suite 500
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Phone: 317-940-9243
Hours: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Monday through Friday (Closed Noon–1:00 PM)
Baseball, Softball, Tennis and West Campus Parking
Butler Baseball or Tennis attendees may park in the Hinkle fieldhouse parking lot. Attendees that are not students or employees of the University may also park along 52nd Street during the game or meet. Students or employees should park in the area designated for their parking permit.
There is limited parking available at West Campus where Softball and Lacrosse are played. There are 70 spaces available at the softball parking lot where priority is given to softball events.
Metered Parking
All meters accept credit cards (not American Express) as well as quarters, dimes, and nickels. They provide 15 minutes for 25 cents. Maximum is 2 hours.
Meters are require payment at all times and are enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Permit requirements are enforced for students, staff and faculty.
If the meter is damaged, jammed, or otherwise not properly working, do not park there. You will be liable for a citation. Please report any problem to the Office of Parking Services, 317-940-9243.
Accessible Visitor Parking
Visitors with an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) license plate, state ADA placard/hangtag, or an Indiana Disabled Veteran license plate may utilize any available ADA parking spot on the University. You must, however, be the driver of the vehicle or be the passenger. The placard/hang tag must also be valid (not expired) and be visible. Not doing so could result in a citation.
Parking Garage Ticket Validation Requests
University Colleges and Departments may obtain parking garage validation tickets for their guests. To make a request go to Ask.Butler.edu and create a Parking Services case, then select Parking Garage Discount Code (Validation) Request.
Departments may obtain a discount code from the Office of Parking Services for their guests. The discount code will be able to be entered as the payment method when using the LAZ mobile payment system for parking in the garage. All requests should be submitted at a minimum of 14 days prior to use of the discount codes. Use of discount codes will be charged back to the department via journal at a rate of $3 per use.