With the start of the San Jose Barracuda regular season beginning at Tech CU Arena, please be advised that onsite parking will be impacted.

For those attending Sharks Ice recreational programming (skating, hockey, Public Session, leagues, Learn to Skate classes, etc.), anticipate to park in the RECREATIONAL PARKING area. The SJSU Parking Garage will continue to be available for any overflow parking. Make sure to plan accordingly to allow yourself plenty of time to arrive and find parking before your scheduled event. Please be aware that event parking for Tech CU Arena will begin four hours prior to the start time of the scheduled event and last through the end of the event. View Barracuda schedule.

South Campus Garage

The San Jose State University South Campus Parking Garage is directly across the street from Sharks Ice at San Jose.

Daily or Short-Term Visitor/Guest Parking

Visitors or guests may park and purchase Virtual Single Day and Hourly permits through the following options:

  1. ParkMobile’s text to pay feature (text “PARK” to 77223, follow the link and checkout as guest user)
  2. ParkMobile App - For frequent parkers, we recommend downloading the ParkMobile App before arriving at SJSU for faster and more convenient visitor parking payments.  
  3. Self-service Permit Pay stations -  At the South Campus Garage, self-service permit pay stations are located on the first floor next to the elevators.  Pay stations accept Visa/MasterCard and coins, $1, $2 bills (Exact change only. Pay stations do not give out change.  NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN FOR OVERPAYMENT).

Please note: After parking in the garage, visit the front desk for the most up to date Zone Code. 

Visitor Parking Permit Prices at South Campus Garage

Visitor/guest virtual parking permit is valid in any General parking space not designated for any other use (such as Employee parking). 

Prices

** MUST PAY IMMEDIATELY After You Park **

  • Per 30 minutes: $1
  • Per hour: $2
  • Maximum Daily Rate: $6
  • Event Parking: Event Rate 

Barracuda Arena Event and other area event attendees must pay the event parking rate. Non-event patrons visiting Sharks Ice can purchase permit at the hourly regular rate at the Sharks Ice front desk counter. Designated area for parking is 1E-1F for Sharks Ice.

Event Day Parking Update: East Lot

On Tech CU Arena event days, the East Lot is available for Sharks Ice guest parking only at a $7 flat rate with cashless self-parking from 7:00 AM until 2 hours prior to TechCU event start.

Please note:

  • No in-and-out privileges
  • Guests may access their vehicle while parked
  • All vehicles must exit by the 2-hours-prior cutoff
    Example: if the event starts at 7:00 PM, all vehicles must exit by 5:00 PM
  • Vehicles remaining past the cutoff will be charged the event parking rate

If the East Lot is full, or if you cannot meet the required exit time, please use other available recreational parking areas or the SJSU Parking Garage for overflow parking.

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When does this apply?

Tech CU Arena event days only.

Whos is this for?

Sharks Ice guests only; this is not event parking.

How do I pay?

Cashless payment.

What hours is the lot open?

7:00 AM to 2 hours prior to Tech CU Arena event start.

Can I leave and come back?

No, there are no in-and-out privileges.

Can I access my vehicle while parked?

Yes.

What happens if I stay past the cutoff?

The event parking rate will apply.

What if the lot is full or I cannot leave by the cutoff?

Please use other available recreational parking areas or the SJSU Parking Garage for overflow parking.