THE UCSC TRANSIT APP BUILT FOR CARS

Know where to park before you drive.

We predict the best lots from time-of-day patterns and campus rules so you spend less time circling and more time getting to class.

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Stop circling. Start parking.

UCSC has 20+ lots spread across hilly terrain, each with different permit rules, time restrictions, and unpredictable availability. There's no centralized way to know what's open right now.

Permit rules change by the hour

Every lot has its own permit types and time windows. One wrong read and you're walking back to a ticket.

No way to check availability

You won't know a lot is full until you've already driven across campus to find out.

Minutes lost every day

Circling lots, parking far from your destination, and rushing to class — it adds up fast.

UCSC Quarry Plaza

Quarry Plaza

Your permit, your destination, your lot.

How it works.

01

Enter your destination

Tell us where you're headed, your permit type, and when you're arriving.

02

Get a recommendation

We match your permit to eligible lots, rank by availability and walking distance, and show you the best option.

03

Park with confidence

Head straight to the right lot. No circling, no guessing, no tickets.

Recommendation screen

Recommendation screen showing lot ranking

Live availability

See whether a lot is empty, filling up, or full — crowdsourced in real time.

Parking timer

Get reminders before your time expires. Never overstay again.

Interactive map

See every lot, its boundaries, permit rules, and current status.

Saved destinations

One tap for recurring classes. SlugPark remembers your habits.

Powered by students, for students.

Crowdsourced by Slugs

Availability data comes from students reporting lot conditions in real time. The more people use it, the better it gets.

Recommendations, not guarantees

We help you make smarter decisions — we don't promise open spots. Always use your own judgment.

Built by UCSC commuters

We park on this campus too. SlugPark is independent, student-made, and designed for the people who actually deal with UCSC parking.

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Early access for UCSC commuters.

Get the first invite, share feedback, and help create a better campus parking experience.

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