Facility Overview
The 6 W 2nd St Parking lot is an accessible, paved open-air surface parking facility situated in the heart of downtown Hummelstown, adjacent to the Hershey corridor in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Offering straightforward vehicle maneuvers and unhindered open-sky headroom, this lot has no vertical height clearance restrictions, making it an ideal option for standard passenger sedans, oversized sport utility vehicles, full-size pickup trucks, and high-roof work or passenger vans. The surface lot layout features clearly striped stalls, dedicated turning aisles, and curb-cut ingress and egress designed to maintain steady vehicular flow throughout the day.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Positioned just steps from the historic Hummelstown town square (the intersection of Main Street and Hanover Street), the facility offers prime pedestrian access to a wealth of local dining, independent shops, and civic buildings. Visitors are within a short 2 to 5-minute stroll of popular local staples such as the Warwick Hotel, rubber-stamp dining spots along East and West Main Street, and the Hummelstown Borough Hall and Library. For regional visitors and tourists, the location serves as a peaceful, cost-effective staging ground located only 4 miles (approximately an 8- to 10-minute drive) from major Hershey entertainment venues including Hersheypark, Hersheypark Stadium, GIANT Center, Hershey\'s Chocolate World, and the historic Hershey Theatre. Additionally, Indian Echo Caverns is less than 5 minutes to the southwest, and the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center campus is situated just 3 miles to the east.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Navigating to and from 6 W 2nd St is seamless. Drivers can access the lot directly via West 2nd Street, connecting easily to North Hanover Street and Main Street (PA-322 Business). Regional drivers benefit from immediate connectivity to US-322, US-422, and Interstate 83, providing efficient routes across the Harrisburg-Lebanon-Carlisle metropolitan area. For public transit users, Capital Area Transit (CAT) bus routes serve the Hummelstown Main Street corridor, connecting riders directly between downtown Harrisburg and the Hershey Medical Center. Exiting the facility post-dinner or after evening town festivities is swift and hassle-free, avoiding the concentrated gridlock often found closer to theme park gates.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Level, open-air surface parking with no overhead height clearance restrictions
- Wide marked bays accommodating standard cars, trucks, and full-size SUVs
- Designated ADA accessible parking stalls located near primary pedestrian egress points
- Energy-efficient overhead lighting providing clear nighttime visibility
- Convenient self-service payment options including pay stations and mobile parking app support
- Direct sidewalk connections into Hummelstown\'s walkable downtown commercial district
Ideal For
- Patrons dining and shopping along Hummelstown\'s vibrant Main Street corridor
- Visitors attending local community festivals, library events, and borough meetings
- Tourists and travelers seeking convenient parking minutes away from Hershey attractions
- Employees, medical staff, and commuters traveling along the US-322 transit corridor
- Drivers of tall, lifted, or rooftop-equipped vehicles requiring clearance-free open-sky parking
Visitor & Driver Tips
When planning your trip, note that spaces in central Hummelstown fill up quickly during weekday lunch hours and Friday and Saturday evenings when local restaurants draw substantial crowds. If you are using this location as a park-and-ride option or staging hub for Hersheypark concert events, arrive early to secure a convenient space and verify posted time regulations or pay-by-plate signage. Program \'6 W 2nd St, Hummelstown / Hershey, PA\' directly into your GPS navigation for accurate routing via Hanover Street.
