Spirit Weekend activities will affect parking and traffic on our Garden City campus beginning this Wednesday, October 14, through Sunday, October 18. Please allow extra time when traveling on campus.
Update on October 15, 2026
As previously shared, Spirit Weekend activities will affect parking and traffic on our Garden City, NY campus beginning this Wednesday, October 14, through Sunday, October 18. Please allow extra time for getting around and parking on campus.
Additional Parking restrictions will impact Parking Field 4
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On Sunday, October 18, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.: Two rows of parking spaces nearest Motamed Field will be closed for a Spirit Weekend Tailgate before the Men’s Lacrosse scrimmage with Navy.
Public Safety officers will manage traffic and maintain safety. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Public Safety Command Center at 516.877.3511.
Originally sent on October 12, 2026
Spirit Weekend activities will affect parking and traffic on our Garden City, NY campus beginning this Wednesday, October 14, through Sunday, October 18. Please allow extra time when traveling on campus.
Parking restrictions
- Parking Field 5: Closed from Wednesday, October 14, at 12:00 a.m. through Sunday, October 18, at 8:00 p.m. This field is located between Post Hall and Klapper Fine Arts Building and is highlighted in red on the map below.
- Parking Field 2: Fifteen spaces outside Woodruff Hall and the Center for Recreation and Sport are currently reserved for the Spirit Spot Showdown through Monday, October 19.
- Ample parking is available in Motamed Field Garage and Parking Fields 7 and 8.
Temporary traffic and pedestrian delays
- Saturday, October 17 | 1:00–5:00 p.m.: The Spirit Carnival will temporarily affect vehicle and pedestrian traffic on campus.
- Sunday, October 18 | 8:30–11:30 a.m.: The Panthers for a Cause 5K/1K and Kids Fun Run will temporarily affect vehicle and pedestrian traffic on campus.
Public Safety officers will manage traffic and maintain safety. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Public Safety Command Center at 516.877.3511.
Have a happy and safe Spirit Weekend!