U of I Boise Parking

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

Idaho Water Center (IWC) and Ada County Courthouse Parking Garages

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

Onsite monthly parking permits are available through U of I’s Parking and Transportation Services.

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

Onsite Parking Options

• Idaho Water Center - General ($77 per month) — No specific spot assigned, you may park in any un-marked stall in the three main parking garages within the courthouse corridor on a first come, first served basis. If the main covered garage directly beneath the Idaho Water Center is full, you will have to look for a spot in the covered garage beneath the apartment buildings directly west or in the covered garage beside the Boise courthouse within the same parking access area. Parking in any stalls marked guest or tandem will be subject to fines. Permits are sold on a monthly or until-canceled basis.
• Idaho Water Center - Surface ($55 per month) — Limited parking, walk-up access to the front doors of the Idaho Water Center, uncovered and exposed to the elements. Permits are sold on a monthly or until-canceled basis.
• Idaho Water Center - Tandem ($44 per month) — Located in the main covered garage directly beneath the Idaho Water Center, 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. Permits are sold on a monthly or until-canceled basis.

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

Bus Pass

Students, faculty and staff are eligible for free bus passes through Valley Ride. Contact University of Idaho Boise Operations staff at uibops@uidaho.edu.

For more mass transit options, see Valley Regional Transit.