La Sierra University is at 4500 Riverwalk Parkway in Riverside, California, with a campus map that marks its main areas, buildings, roads, parking, and outdoor spaces. If you are planning a visit, review the university’s tour information and parking rules before heading to campus.
- Address: 4500 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside, California 92505
- Campus map: Downloadable high-resolution map, with separate access and emergency-assembly maps
- Visitor parking: Designated spaces are available in several lots; rules vary by location
- Group tours: Request a visit at least 6 weeks ahead
Where La Sierra University Is in Riverside
La Sierra University sits at 4500 Riverwalk Parkway in Riverside, California. The campus address is 4500 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside, California 92505.
The university’s main contact number is (951) 785-2000 and its toll-free number is (800) 874-5587.
Reading the La Sierra University Campus Map
The La Sierra University campus map identifies three broad areas—Upper Campus, Middle Campus, and Lower Campus—and labels buildings, roads, parking, entrances, chapels, museums and galleries, and outdoor and fitness areas.
The university publishes a downloadable high-resolution campus map, plus separate maps for golf-cart access, vehicle access, and emergency assembly. The university owns and occupies more than 150 acres, so checking the map before your visit can help you identify the area and facilities you need.
Campus Visits and Public Areas
La Sierra University provides a campus-visit page and a separate group-tour request page; group visits must be requested through the group-tour form.
If you are organizing a group visit, submit the request at least 6 weeks before your preferred tour date. For visitor and campus-tour information, call (951) 785-2422.
For a visit to the university’s Testing Center, stop at the kiosk at the main entrance off Riverwalk Parkway. Visitors receive a pass there and are directed to Lot E, where parking is free.
How do you get to campus from Riverside?
For a campus visit, the Arlington Inn puts the university about a 14-minute drive away. Set your destination to the university’s Riverwalk Parkway address, then use the campus map to locate the right entrance or parking area.
Campus vehicles must be registered with University Security and Patrol unless they are using a designated visitor or timed-parking space under the posted rules. Check the signs at your chosen space, since visitor, student, and staff parking areas are distinguished separately.
Travelers flying into Ontario Airport have another leg to plan; the Ontario Airport transportation guide for Riverside covers ways to get into the city.
Check Before You Go
Confirm the current campus-visit and parking instructions with La Sierra University before your trip. L-lot by the University Library has 6 visitor spaces for unregistered vehicles, and N-lot has 12 visitor-marked spaces; neither lot has a time limit.
North and South Pierce Street have 3-hour visitor spaces. C-lot, in front of the Commons, has 1-hour visitor parking for unregistered vehicles, with no re-parking allowed. L-lot also has 18 two-hour spaces for unregistered vehicles; timed spaces do not allow re-parking or overnight parking.
Time-limited areas are enforced 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Overnight parking is prohibited except in designated areas with permission; vehicles on campus between 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. count as parked overnight. Check the official site before you go.
FAQs
What is the address of La Sierra University?
La Sierra University is at 4500 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside, California 92505.
Does La Sierra University publish a campus map?
Yes. The university publishes a downloadable high-resolution campus map, as well as separate maps for golf-cart access, vehicle access, and emergency assembly.
How far ahead should a group tour be requested?
The university asks that group campus visits be scheduled at least 6 weeks before the preferred tour date, using its group-tour request form.
What other Riverside attraction can you plan for?
Castle Amusement Park is another Riverside outing; its visit-planning guide covers what to know before going.