Meadows Events Parking

The Meadows School of the Arts is currently under renovation which has impacted entry into
the building as well as parking availability. Below please find information regarding both to
assist you.

Meadows Parking Access

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The Owen Arts Center on the campus of SMU contains the Greer Garson, Margo Jones, and Bob Hope theatres as well as the Caruth Auditorium. The address is 6101 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75205.

The Owen Arts Center can be reached by either Hillcrest Avenue, which borders SMU, or Bishop Blvd., which takes you through the center of campus.

There are several parking options:

A. Hillcrest before Binkley - The event lot is located next to the Owen Arts Center. The entrance off Hillcrest is located just after Perkins Chapel on your right at the light going north on Hillcrest. The access gate will be in the up position. This lot is specifically for event parking. It can also be accessed via Bishop Blvd. [see map]. There is a wheelchair ramp also located on the side of the building. There is an elevator just inside this entrance.

B. Hillcrest before Granada - Handicap parking is available slightly further north on Hillcrest just before the light at Granada and Hillcrest. To access these spaces or to drop off passengers, enter the drive and pull in front of the building. Meters are not in effect weekends or weekday evenings after 7 p.m. (On Friday they are not in effect after 5 p.m.)

C. Bishop & Schlegel Crossing - If the lots are full, there is free parking at the Meadows Museum garage. Make a right on Bishop Blvd. from Mockingbird and make a right on Schlegel Street. Take your first left into the parking garage. You must enter the garage through the leftmost entrance to park for free.