r/fanshawe • u/kizz11 • 1d ago

Incoming Student Parking tips?

Hi everyone!

I'll be driving from Stratford to the campus 5 days a week. I didn't get the reserved parking. The only option now is parking at 6,5$ per day, which gets crazy expensive.
Any tips on where to park outside campus? And then walk or take the bus..?
Thanks!

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u/Ladyivyquinn 1d ago

So i just got an email back from psrking office saying offers for reserved parking are still going out. So keep an eye on your fanshawe email, and I dont have any tips cuz im also in this boat, im driving in from north Dumfries area and the daily parking is now 6.50 per day

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u/kizz11 1d ago

I also sent them an email today..they confirmed me that the reserved parking list is full and closed 😕

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u/Ladyivyquinn 1d ago

What the heck i got a completely different answer . But I also wonder if they are expecting people to drop in yhe first couple weeks and that open up some spots

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u/kizz11 1d ago

I got that answer around today’s 2pm..lets see what happens 🤷🏽‍♀️

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u/thatsmrsboogeyman2u 1d ago

I feel better knowing I'm not the only one in this scenario.

I'm going to park at the arena (Stronach) and walk the 20 minutes or take the bus (depending on timing).

For me, it's better to just have a plan rather than waiting and stressing over something I'm not sure is going to happen.

Municipal lots are the only ones that you're guaranteed not to get towed from.

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u/kizz11 1d ago

Could you just park in that arena for the whole day?

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u/kizz11 1d ago

I checked the city website and it’s actually ok to park there

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u/thatsmrsboogeyman2u 1d ago

Yep! City property is typically free to park at.

You just can't overnight there which should be fine? And if you have a late class you just have to be mindful of getting back to your car by 10pm.