Park at UCSF Rutter Center: Rates, Payment, Access & Directions
The UCSF Community Center Garage at William J. Rutter Center is located at 1625 Owens Street, San Francisco, CA 94143. It is a 24-hour parking facility on the UCSF Mission Bay campus, serving university employees, students, patients and visitors.
If you’re arriving for a Rutter Center event, fitness session, medical appointment or UCSF campus visit, the most important details are the correct garage entrance, parking price and payment procedure.
Information reviewed October 27, 2026. Parking prices, space availability, validation programs and campus access policies may change.
UCSF Community Center Garage Hours & Address
| Detail | Official Information |
|---|---|
| Garage name | UCSF Community Center Garage at William J. Rutter Center |
| Street address | 1625 Owens Street, San Francisco, CA 94143 |
| Campus | UCSF Mission Bay |
| Monday–Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
| Payment | PayByPhone or onsite pay station; pay upon arrival |
| Public access | Employees, students, patients and visitors, subject to available spaces and applicable parking restrictions |
UCSF lists the garage as part of its Mission Bay parking network. The Rutter Center building, fitness facilities and other campus offices may have separate operating hours.
UCSF Community Center Garage Parking Rates
UCSF’s Mission Bay patient and visitor parking information lists the following standard self-parking rates.
| Parking Category | Published Rate |
|---|---|
| Hourly self-parking | $5 per hour |
| Daily maximum | $35 |
| Motorcycle parking | $5 |
| Disabled/ADA placard parking | $7 with a valid DMV placard |
| Eligible Fitness & Recreation member validation | $4 for up to 3 hours during qualifying periods |
Examples of Standard Parking Costs
| Parking Duration | Illustrative Standard Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 hour | $5 |
| 2 hours | $10 |
| 3 hours | $15 |
| 4 hours | $20 |
| 5 hours | $25 |
| 6 hours | $30 |
| 7 hours or longer within the applicable daily period | $35 daily maximum |
The examples above are simple calculations using UCSF’s published hourly rate and daily maximum. They do not account for possible transaction fees, special permits, discounted validation or parking extending into another charging period.
How to Pay for Parking at Rutter Center Garage
The UCSF Community Center Garage operates as a gateless, license-plate-based parking facility.
Option 1: PayByPhone
Use the PayByPhone mobile app or supported online payment system. Enter the UCSF location number, vehicle plate and planned parking duration.
Option 2: Onsite Pay Station
Use a payment station inside the parking facility. Enter your license plate and follow the payment instructions shown on the station.
Standard Parking: Step by Step
Drive to 1625 Owens Street and follow UCSF’s posted signs. Do not expect to collect a traditional parking ticket at the entrance.
Observe reserved-space notices, patient-designated floors, accessible-space markings, employee restrictions and any posted temporary closures.
Check the plate carefully, including letters, numbers and registered state details if requested.
Open PayByPhone or go to an onsite pay station and choose the correct UCSF parking location.
Pay for enough time to complete your visit. If you are using a special permit or validation, follow the matching instructions instead of selecting standard parking blindly.
Keep the mobile confirmation or pay-station receipt where available. You generally do not need a paper ticket to exit a gateless facility.
If you stay longer, check whether your parking session can be extended before it expires. UCSF’s special validation rates may not apply to additional time.
Rutter Fitness Center Member Parking: $4 Validation
UCSF Fitness & Recreation members may qualify for discounted parking at the Community Center Garage when visiting during approved times.
Available for qualifying members during published off-peak and weekend conditions.
Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–4:45 PM. Standard $5/hour parking applies during this period.
When Is the Discount Available?
- Weekday early visits: Qualifying members must enter and exit before 8:30 AM.
- Weekday evenings: The discount applies when arriving after 4:45 PM under the published policy.
- Weekends: Available during all Fitness Center operating hours.
- University holidays: Available during the Fitness Center’s operating hours.
PayByPhone Fitness Validation
- Open the PayByPhone app.
- Enter UCSF Fitness Center parking code 401624.
- Choose the parking duration of 3 hours.
- Confirm the vehicle details and payment information.
- Complete the $4 transaction.
Onsite Pay-Station Validation
- Select the Code icon on the pay-station screen.
- Enter validation code 138781.
- Select Next.
- Enter your vehicle’s license plate.
- Confirm the license plate.
- Complete the transaction and choose a receipt option if needed.
Who Can Park at the Community Center Garage?
Patients traveling to appropriate Mission Bay services can use available visitor parking, subject to posted floor restrictions.
Friends and family members visiting UCSF facilities can use eligible public parking spaces.
Staff may use designated employee parking in accordance with university parking and permit rules.
Eligible students can use parking options associated with the Mission Bay campus.
Visitors attending approved programs, meetings, events or fitness activities can use the garage.
The garage is listed as having electric vehicle charging facilities, subject to available charging spaces and applicable rules.
Is This the Correct Garage for Your UCSF Appointment?
UCSF Mission Bay contains several different garages and medical buildings. Your appointment address matters more than simply choosing the nearest UCSF garage shown in a search result.
| Parking Facility | Address | General Use |
|---|---|---|
| Community Center Garage | 1625 Owens Street | Rutter Center, nearby campus offices, campus visitors, students and eligible employees |
| Third Street Garage | 1650 Third Street | Nearby Mission Bay buildings, patients, visitors and campus users |
| Mission Bay Medical Center Garage | 1835 Owens Street | Medical Center patient and visitor parking with valet and self-parking options |
| Nelson Rising Lane Lot | 727 Nelson Rising Lane | Campus parking subject to posted permissions |
| Illinois Street Garage | 590 Illinois Street | Bayfront-area patients and visitors |
For a separate example of why parking directions must match the exact hospital building and clinic, our Community Regional Medical Center Fresno visitor and parking guide explains the distinction between main-campus garages, outpatient entrances and medical-department access. Fresno is a different city and healthcare system.
Walk From the Garage to Rutter Center or Mission Hall
Getting to William J. Rutter Center
The Community Center Garage is located next to the William J. Rutter Center. After parking, follow building and pedestrian signs toward the Rutter Center and the appropriate event or fitness entrance.
Getting to Mission Hall
- Park at Community Center Garage, 1625 Owens Street.
- Enter and pass through the Rutter Center atrium.
- Exit toward Koret Quad.
- Walk west across Koret Quad toward Fourth Street.
- Mission Hall will be on your right as you cross Fourth Street.
- Use the building entrance on Fourth Street and proceed to the correct meeting room or department.
These pedestrian directions are published by UCSF’s San Francisco Coordinating Center and Institute for Global Health Sciences.
Community Center Garage Map & Driving Directions
UCSF Community Center Garage
1625 Owens Street
San Francisco, CA 94143
UCSF Mission Bay Campus
Driving Checklist
- Enter the precise garage address, not just “UCSF Mission Bay.”
- Look for signs identifying Community Center Garage.
- Follow the garage’s allowed entrance lanes and posted floor restrictions.
- Save your vehicle’s license plate information for payment.
- Locate the correct Rutter Center or UCSF building entrance after parking.
- Allow additional time when attending a large campus event or medical appointment.
Public Transportation Instead of Parking
Visitors who do not want to drive can use San Francisco public transportation and UCSF shuttle services.
Muni Metro T Line
The UCSF Mission Bay area is served by the Muni T line. Use the UCSF Mission Bay stop and follow pedestrian signs to the appropriate building.
UCSF Campus Shuttles
UCSF provides free shuttle connections for employees, students, patients, patient families and visitors. Routes link campus locations with transit connections.
BART Connections
UCSF’s published directions reference the Red Shuttle connection from the 16th Street Mission BART station. Current service frequency should be confirmed.
Caltrain Connection
Visitors arriving by Caltrain can transfer to Muni or another appropriate transit service to Mission Bay.
Transit route patterns and shuttle schedules may change. Use the official UCSF transportation page or local transit planner before departure.
EV Charging, Accessible Parking & Vehicle Rules
| Feature | Visitor Guidance |
|---|---|
| EV charging | UCSF lists electric vehicle charging at Community Center Garage. Charger type, availability and any additional charging costs should be confirmed. |
| Accessible parking | Follow posted accessible-space signs and UCSF parking rules. |
| ADA rate | Eligible vehicles displaying a valid DMV disability placard qualify for the published $7 parking rate. |
| Motorcycle parking | Published UCSF Mission Bay motorcycle parking rate is $5. |
| Overnight parking | The garage operates 24/7, but longer-stay permissions, permit restrictions and billing rules should be checked before leaving a vehicle overnight. |
| Oversized vehicles | Vehicle clearance and oversized-vehicle accommodation were not reliably confirmed. Check posted entrance height limits before entering. |
Common Parking Problems & Practical Solutions
Garage Is Full
Check UCSF’s current parking availability and compare an authorized alternative such as Third Street Garage before driving to another location.
Wrong License Plate Entered
Check your PayByPhone payment details promptly and seek help through the official parking-payment service rather than assuming the incorrect transaction will be recognized.
Staying Longer Than Planned
Review the payment-session expiration and extend the session if your payment product supports it. Special validation terms may differ.
Cannot Find the Building
Confirm the destination building, floor, meeting room and pedestrian entrance. A parking garage address is not necessarily your appointment entrance.
ADA Discount Not Displayed
Review the official ADA parking instructions and correct payment category before purchasing. Bring the valid DMV placard or plate required for eligibility.
Fitness Parking Discount Not Working
Check membership eligibility, off-peak timing, parking location and the specific validation code before completing standard-rate payment.
Different healthcare campuses can have very different visitor parking arrangements. For comparison, the Geisinger Community Medical Center parking and entrance guide covers a hospital where official visitor guidance includes free garage parking. That policy is not transferable to UCSF.
Before You Park: Quick Checklist
Patients & Visitors
- Confirm the correct UCSF building.
- Use 1625 Owens Street only if appropriate.
- Check the garage’s current space availability.
- Pay when you arrive.
- Save your plate-based payment confirmation.
- Ask for an accessible route if needed.
Fitness & Recreation Members
- Confirm discount eligibility.
- Check peak and off-peak timing.
- Use the published fitness validation code.
- Choose the correct three-hour period.
- Confirm parking duration before paying.
- Do not assume additional time stays discounted.
Employees & Students
- Verify current parking permissions.
- Check permit or payment rules.
- Observe patient-only floors.
- Review current employee/student programs.
- Confirm whether monthly parking is available.
Event Attendees
- Confirm the actual event venue.
- Check event-specific parking instructions.
- Allow check-in time.
- Use the correct payment category.
- Save the event and parking confirmations.
For broader California community-campus visitor planning, our Seven Trees Community Center parking, transit and access guide explains how to distinguish recreation facilities from nearby shared-campus destinations. Seven Trees is in San José and is not a UCSF parking alternative.
Similarly, the Oak Park Community Center visitor and accessibility guide provides another California example of planning parking, entrances and program access. Its parking and fee policies do not apply at Mission Bay.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where is UCSF Community Center Garage at Rutter Center?
The UCSF Community Center Garage is at 1625 Owens Street, San Francisco, CA 94143, on UCSF’s Mission Bay campus next to the William J. Rutter Center.
2. Is UCSF Community Center Garage open 24 hours?
Yes. UCSF lists the Community Center Garage at 1625 Owens Street as operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
3. How much does parking cost at Rutter Center Garage?
UCSF’s published Mission Bay rates are $5 per hour, with a $35 daily maximum. Special rates may apply to eligible ADA placard vehicles or qualifying Fitness and Recreation members.
4. How do I pay for parking at UCSF Community Center Garage?
The garage uses a gateless system. Visitors pay upon arrival with their license plate through PayByPhone or onsite parking payment stations.
5. Is there discounted ADA parking?
Yes. UCSF publishes a $7 parking rate for eligible customers displaying a valid DMV disability placard. UCSF states that an eligible vehicle does not have to occupy an accessible space to receive the discount.
6. Can UCSF Fitness Center members get cheaper parking?
Eligible UCSF Fitness and Recreation members can receive up to three hours of parking for $4 during qualifying off-peak weekday periods, weekends and University holidays, subject to the official validation conditions.
7. What is the UCSF fitness parking validation code?
For qualifying members, UCSF lists PayByPhone code 401624 for the three-hour fitness parking product and onsite pay-station validation code 138781.
8. Does Community Center Garage have EV charging?
Yes. UCSF lists electric vehicle charging at the Community Center Garage. Availability, equipment compatibility and any additional charging charges should be confirmed.
9. Can patients and visitors park at this garage?
Yes. UCSF lists the garage for patients and visitors as well as students and employees. Visitors must obey posted parking restrictions, including any designated patient-only floors.
10. How do I reach Mission Hall from Rutter Center Garage?
From the garage, go through the Rutter Center atrium, exit toward Koret Quad, walk west across the Quad toward Fourth Street, and use Mission Hall’s Fourth Street entrance.
Official UCSF Parking Resources
- UCSF Transportation — Campus Parking Locations and Hours
- UCSF Mission Bay — Self-Parking Rates, ADA Discount and Payment
- UCSF Mission Bay — Community Center Garage and Parking Map
- UCSF Fitness & Recreation Parking Validation
- UCSF Student Parking and Permit Information
- Official UCSF Directions from Rutter Center Garage to Mission Hall
- UCSF Transportation and Shuttle Services
Independent visitor information guide. This website is not affiliated with UCSF and does not collect parking fees or issue parking permits.