Last updated: 2026-02-07
Finding parking for Hash Bash can be challenging. The University of Michigan campus and downtown Ann Arbor attract thousands of visitors on event day. Planning ahead is essential.
Use this simple map to get oriented around the Diag and three of the most popular garages for visitors.
Best Parking Options
The Maynard Street Parking Structure is one of the closest options to the Diag, with covered parking and easy access to State Street. The Library Lane Structure is another downtown option, located underground near the Ann Arbor District Library.
Surface lots and street parking are also available but tend to fill early. Some areas have time limits or event-day restrictions, so check posted signs.
Tips for Parking
- Arrive early — Popular structures and lots can be full by mid-morning.
- Consider walking — Parking a bit farther away can mean shorter waits and sometimes lower rates.
- Use maps — Know where you're headed before you arrive to avoid driving in circles.
- Reserve if possible — Some parking services offer advance reservations for event days.
Below are curated parking options with distance estimates from the Diag.
Reserve Parking Near the Diag
If you want to lock in a spot ahead of time, you can reserve parking through SpotHero, a parking reservation app that works with many of the downtown Ann Arbor garages near the Diag.
To see real-time availability and pricing for garages closest to Hash Bash, check out the Diag parking map on SpotHero.
Top parking options near the Diag
Maynard Street Parking Structure
Closest to DiagCentral parking garage steps from State Street and the Diag.
0.3 mi from the Diag
Library Lane Parking Structure
Underground garage near the downtown library.
0.3 mi from the Diag
Thompson Street Parking
Surface lot west of campus.
0.3 mi from the Diag
FAQs
No. Most garages and lots near the University of Michigan Diag charge normal or special event rates on Hash Bash weekend. Budget for paid parking unless you are willing to walk in from a farther, residential area.
The Maynard Street Structure and Liberty Square / State Street garages are among the closest public options to the Diag. Our map highlights several popular structures within an easy walk of campus.
You do not have to reserve a spot, but Hash Bash day fills garages quickly. Using a parking reservation app like SpotHero to book ahead near the Diag can save time and reduce stress.
Plan to arrive by late morning if you want a space in a downtown structure. Later in the day you may need to park farther out and walk in, or rely on ride-share instead.