Information Station

Welcome to the 5th Annual International Africa Environmental Watch (AEW) Conference on Climate Justice and Africa Resilience! We are excited to have you join us on November 9th, 2024, from 9 AM to 9 PM at the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland.

To ensure your experience is seamless and enjoyable, we've gathered essential information for your convenience. Below, you’ll find details on lodging options, transportation, parking, dining, and more to help you plan your stay and navigate the area with ease.

Whether you’re coming from near or far, we are committed to providing the resources needed to make your conference experience a success.

Lodging:

The Hotel@University of Maryland
7777 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740•(301) 277-7777

Best Western Plus College Park Hotel

8419 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740•(301) 220-0505

Directions:

620 W Lexington St, Baltimore, MD 21201

3972 Campus Dr, College Park, MD 20742

Adele H. Stamp Student Union Hall

How to get to the University of Maryland from 5 Nearby Airports

Parking:

VISITOR PARKING LOCATIONS

The visitor parking map shows where visitors can park on campus.
Visitor spaces are available:

• On the street
• In surface lots
• In four of the five campus garages: Mowatt Lane
  Garage, Union Lane Garage, Stadium Drive Garage and
  Regents Drive Garage

HOURS AND RATES

Hours: Visitor parking is enforced seven days a week from 7 a.m. to midnight, unless otherwise noted on the meter.

Rates:

$4 per hour, with a $20 daily maximum

You can pay for visitor parking through the Parkmobile app in many visitor parking zones.

Refunds: DOTS does not issue refunds or change for completed transactions.

Please report malfunctioning meters to the DOTS office by calling 301-314-3687 (4-DOTS).

HOW TO PAY

PAY STATIONS

Pay stations accept:

• Credit/debit card
• Validation/pin codes

You can also pay with the Parkmobile app in pay station
areas.

If you only need to park for 15 minutes or less at a pay
station, you may park for free! You still must visit the pay
station to enter your space number, but you will not be
charged for your transaction.

Using the Pay Station

1. Park in any space in any pay station controlled area; signs will indicate such areas on campus.
2. Look for your space number. This number will either be marked on the ground or on a metal plate on the wall in front of you. Make a note of the number; you will need to enter it at the station.
3. Locate closest pay station.
4. Press [OK] button to start.
5. Select a payment method (card or validation pin code).
6. Enter your space number.
7. Enter the amount of time.
8. Insert payment (card or validation pin code).
9. Take receipt.

FOR GUESTS WITH DISABILITIES

Visitors and vehicles displaying state-issued disabled parking identification may park in designated visitor spaces including those that are ADA accessible. Parking in campus lots that begin with a letter or number during restricted hours is not permitted. This includes accessible spaces.

VISITOR SPACE PAYMENT

At individual metered spaces: Guests with disabilities may park at individual metered spaces for twice the amount of time listed on the meter OR four hours, whichever is shorter, and do NOT need to pay for parking during that time.

At pay station spaces: Guests with disabilities may park at any visitor pay station space, including spaces that are marked as ADA accessible. Parking payment is required.

ADDITIONAL NEEDS

If you are coming to campus for a special event and the existing visitor parking does not meet your needs, please contact the event coordinator to determine if additional arrangements have been made for disabled access.