Parking

The RU Art Museum Gallery at the Covington Center

  • From I-81 South take Exit 109 toward Radford (this is Tyler Avenue)
  • Go 3.3 miles to Jefferson Street, which is at the third traffic light
  • Turn right
  • Drive six blocks to Downey Street.
  • Turn left on Downey Street and park in Lot S (on the right). The Covington Center is on Downey kitty corner from the parking lot.
  • Enter the building where the four columns are. The gallery entrance is at the far right of the oval lobby.
  • On weekends and after 6 p.m., visitors may park in lots without a visitor parking permit. At other times you may call ahead (540-831-5754) for a free permit or find parking on the nearby streets. Visitors may also pay to park in the coin-operated metered spaces (30-minute limit 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.) in Lot A and Lot B (in front of Martin Hall) without a permit at any time.

For information about parking regulations and Radford Transit schedules, please see the Parking Services page.