Directions
Department of Fire Protection Engineering
3106 J. M. Patterson Building (3rd floor)
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-3031
Phone: 301-405-3992 (on-campus x5-3992)
- Proceed south on US 1 from I-95 to Campus Drive (this entrance is referred to as the “North Gate”)
- Make an immediate right (the 1st right) onto Paint Branch Drive (not to be confused with Paint Branch Parkway)
- Continue to the 2nd stop sign
- Make a left and then an immediate right into the Paint Branch Drive Visitor’s Lot
Parking and Payment Information
The Paint Branch Drive Visitor's Lot has a digital pay station system. Please note your space number when leaving your car, you will be prompted to enter this number when you pay. Payment is required at the time of arrival. The rate is $3/hour with a daily maximum of $15. You may pay by cash or credit card.
If you would like more information on the digital pay station system, you may read about it here.
J. M. Patterson Building
Walking from your car: Exit the lot at the end closest to the Jeong H. Kim Engineering building. Make a right and walk along the driveway, past the Chemical & Nuclear Engineering building (on your left) and the Animal Sciences Building (on your right). JMP will be on your left just past the Chemical/Nuclear building.
The closest entrance is located at the northeast corner of the building, off of parking area KK and the service drive. This entrance is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you enter here, you will be on the ground floor. Proceed along the corridor to the end and make a left; you’ll see the elevator. Take the elevator to the 3rd floor, and turn right off of the elevator.
If you enter the building via the door on Stadium Drive, go up the stairs, turn left and then make a right and walk along the corridor until you reach the elevator. Take the elevator to the 3rd floor, and turn right off of the elevator.
If you enter the building via the door on Regents Drive, go up the stairs, turn left and walk along the corridor until you reach the elevator. Take the elevator to the 3rd floor, and turn right off of the elevator.
Questions? Contact:
Patricia Baker
Program Management Specialist
Department of Fire Protection Engineering
Phone: 301-405-3992
Email: tricia@umd.edu