Location
Olscamp Hall
Bowling Green, OH 43403
Animarathon is held at Bowling Green State University in Olscamp Hall.
To reach Bowling Green, take I-75 to Exit 181 and turn to head west on Wooster St. (Coming from the north, turn right onto Wooster; coming from the south, turn left. If you are on Wooster and pass Meijer, you have gone the wrong way.)
Continue driving west; the BGSU campus will be on your right. At the corner of Wooster and Mercer, turn right onto Mercer. Pass two sets of residence halls on the left, then turn left onto Ridge. Olscamp Hall is on the left-hand side near the end of Ridge.
The best locations to park during the weekend are Lot N south of the intersection of Ridge and Willard and commuter lots 1 and 16 along Willard north of Ridge. According to the Parking and Traffic FAQ, "vehicles are not required to be registered beginning Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. until Monday morning at 7:00 a.m. Meters are also not enforced during these hours." Follow the previous link for more information, including restrictions on specific lots.
Dealers and guests may temporarily park in the turnaround in front of the north side of Olscamp Hall to load or unload equipment.
Vending machines containing food and beverages are available in Olscamp Hall. There are restaurants in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union only a few buildings to the west of Olscamp as well as several along Wooster near campus and Main Street downtown.
Additional information:
- Interactive map of the BGSU campus
- Printable map of campus, with Olscamp Hall, the Student Union, and nearby parking areas marked (Adobe Reader required to view).
- Department of Parking and Traffic