University of Pennsylvania Athletics

Ott Center for Track & Field

Getting to the Ott Center

Visiting The Ott Center soon? See below for everything you need to know before making your trip, including bus access and drop-off information, spectator parking, public transportation options, and more!

Address & Directions

The Jane & David Ott Center for Track & Field

610 River Fields Drive

Philadelphia, PA 19104

Bus Drop Off & Pick Up

• There is no bus access permitted onto River Fields Drive, via University Avenue, to access the Ott Center.
• Bus drop-off/pick-up locations for teams are in front of Weightman Hall (235 S. 33rd Street) and Penn Park (3000 Lower Walnut Street). Signage for walking paths to the Ott Center will be provided along the route.

Parking

Meet Officials & Personnel

• Hollenback and River Fields parking lots are reserved for meet personnel during all track and field meets.

Spectator Parking

• Participant and spectator parking is available at the Penn Museum Garage at South Street & Convention Avenue and the Penn Park Lot at 31st and Lower Walnut Streets.
• Additional off-campus parking is available at Cira South Garage located at 129 S. 30th Street. This garage is accessible from Walnut Street with a walkway to the Ott Center through Penn Park.  For more information, click here.
• More information can be found on Penn’s Transportation, Parking, & Commuter Services website

ADA Parking

• A limited amount of accessible parking will be available for track and field meets in the Hollenback parking lot and River Fields parking lot for those in need. A person with Disability Parking Placard, via hanging tag or license plate, is required to park in those designated spaces. Patrons must pay for a parking pass at the parking kiosk located at the Hollenback Center or the main Meiklejohn Stadium entrance. Parking tickets will be issued for those without a valid parking pass.

Public Transportation

SEPTA offers convenient public transportation options near the Ott Center within the city of Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs. Please visit septa.org to start planning your trip with the latest schedules and nearest stations to you. 

• The Penn Medicine University City Station is the closest SEPTA Regional Rail stop to the Ott Center, located just a short walk away. This station is serviced by the Airport, Wilmington/Newark, and Media/Elwyn lines, providing a direct connection from various areas, including 30th Street Station, Center City, the Philadelphia International Airport, and the suburbs.
• The 30th Street Station is the nearest stop on the SEPTA Market-Frankford Line (MFL), Philadelphia’s primary east-west subway line. From 30th Street Station, it is about a 10-15 minute walk to the Ott Center. The MFL operates frequently and connects riders to major transit hubs, including the 69th Street Transportation Center and Frankford Transportation Center.
• SEPTA Trolley Routes 11, 13, 34, and 36 serve the UPenn area, with the nearest stop being the 33rd Street and Spruce Street stop. From there, it’s a brief walk to the Ott Center.
• Several SEPTA bus routes serve the University City area, including Routes 21, 42, and 40, which have stops near the Ott Center. These routes connect the UPenn campus to other neighborhoods across Philadelphia, providing convenient access for visitors.

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