Parking at the Colonial Life Arena For
High School Graduations
Blossom Street Garage– Located at 1300 Blossom Street. Graduates should park in this garage and ride the USC Shuttle to the Lincoln Street side of the Colonial Life Arena. Shuttle pick up to the Colonial Life Arena will be at the corner of Sumter and Blossom streets
Parking for Attendees
Complimentary Parking in the following areas based on a first come first served basis:
Senate Street Garage –Entrance is located on the corner of Senate and Pickens streets. Shuttle pick up to the Colonial Life Arena will be at the corner of Pickens and Pendleton streets.
Pendleton Street Garage – Entrance is located on the corner of Pendleton and Pickens streets. Park only in the metered parking spaces. Vehicles parked in non-metered spaces are subject to ticket and tow. Shuttle pick up to the Colonial Life Arena will be at the corner of Pickens and Pendleton streets.
Additionally, there are metered spaces available on Senate Street, near the Senate Street and Pendleton Street garages as well as, College Street and Sumter Street in front of the USC Horseshoe. A USC Shuttle will pick up at the Burns Building entrance on the corner of Sumter and College Street to ride to the Colonial Life Arena.
Disability Parking
FS4 – Disability Parking – Located in the front of the Colonial Life Arena, surrounded by Greene, Gadsden, Devine, and Lincoln Streets. Enter on Devine Street. Parking in this lot will require a Handicap placard or License plate.
Additional Parking may be available for a fee at the locations below:
Park Street Garage – Located at 1007 Park Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Parking fee is $5.00 per car. Entrance is located on the corner of Lincoln and Pendleton streets. (No shuttle available)
Lincoln Street Garage – Located at 820 Washington Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Parking fee is at an hourly rate. Entrance is located on the corner of Lincoln and Washington Streets. (No shuttle available)
Horizon Garage – Located at 521 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Parking Fee is at an hourly rate. Entrance is located on the corner of Wheat and Main Streets. Shuttle pick up to the Colonial Life Arena will be at the corner of Sumter and Blossom streets. (No shuttle available)
Discovery Garage – Located at 851 Park Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Entrance is located on Park Street. Parking fee unknown. This garage is owned by Republic Parking Services. (No shuttle available)
*Shuttle pickup/drop off for the Colonial Life Arena will be at the corner of College and Lincoln Street
Click below for more information on Graduation Parking
Need help with planning for your child’s special day?
INNOVISTA PARKING LLC – Conveniently located at 821 Park Street (formerly known as the Discovery Garage), families and friends attending the graduation ceremony can easily pay for parking spaces in advance of the event online at www.innovistaparking.com or pay with a credit card or cash upon entry. The garage is just a block away from the Colonial Life Arena. Guarantee yourself a parking spot and plan ahead! Located on Park Street, between College Street and Greene Street