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Dad's Weekend: Transportation & Parking Information- November 6-November 8, 2026

October 19, 2026

We would like to welcome all Bobcat family members planning to visit the Ohio University campus for Dad's Weekend. Please see below for information about parking and transportation accommodations available during your stay.

Available Parking

Beginning Friday, November 6, 2026 at 12PM all dark green and purple parking lots will be open and available for guest parking*. These parking areas will remain open until the end of the day Sunday, November 8, 2026. Please ensure vehicles are not parked within the grass, or other non-parking or restricted parking areas.

*Several parking areas will close for event parking during these times. Please review all lot signage prior to parking. A summary of campus parking lot closures can be found below. Please note that those parking in the below lots at the time of closure are subject to citation and vehicle relocation at the owners expense.

If arriving to campus on Saturday, November 7, 2026, you may be subject to game-day parking admission fees and availability. 

Transportation Options

  • CATS Late Night is a evening and weekend service available Friday from 5:30PM – 11:00PM as well as Saturday and Sunday from 6:00PM – 11:00PM. We encourage students/faculty/staff to schedule reservations in advance using the TripShot app or by calling or texting 740-593-4040 to avoid wait times during peak periods.
  • Athens Public Transit is available to many campus and Athens area locations with service hours Monday through Friday 7:00AM – 8:00PM Ride fares start at $1, and students ride for free with their OHIO ID. For a full listing of routes visit the APT website or call 740-592-2727.
  • Daily Campus Shuttles are available Friday from 7:30AM – 5:30PM and service main campus buildings including the Ridges and various parking locations. Download the TripShot app for live bus tracking.

Other Campus Events

Check out the Calendar of University Events for other events and activities taking place on Dad's Weekend.

Parent’s and Family Weekend Information

For more information on upcoming family weekends at Ohio University please visit the Parents and Families page.

Follow us on Twitter for transit and parking updates @OUTransParking.

Please contact the TPS Customer Care Center at 740-593-1917 or tps@ohio.edu with any questions or concerns.