About this Location

Facility Overview

Situated in East Hempfield Township just northwest of Lancaster, 99 Champ Blvd Parking operates primarily as the established Salunga Exit Park & Ride commuter facility. Designed as an expansive, open-air surface lot, this location provides convenient ground-level parking with simple circular navigation lanes. Because it is an open-air surface facility, there are no overhead ceiling beams or low-clearance parking decks, making it entirely suitable for standard compacts, full-size SUVs, oversized pickup trucks, and high-roof conversion vans without height restriction concerns.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Strategically positioned immediately off PA-283 at the Salunga interchange, 99 Champ Blvd is exceptionally convenient for local commuters and regional visitors alike. Notably, it is located within a 2-minute drive (less than 1 mile) of Spooky Nook Sports, North America\'s largest indoor sports complex, which hosts massive national athletic tournaments, trade shows, and conventions throughout the year. Nearby destinations and venues include:

Spooky Nook Sports & The Warehouse Hotel: Less than 1 mile away, offering massive courts, turf fields, climbing gyms, and dining at the Forklift & Palate Restaurant.
Borough of Mount Joy: A short 8-minute drive northwest, known for historic downtown shopping, craft breweries, and local bakeries.
Lancaster City Center & Historic Downtown: Roughly a 12-minute drive southeast, providing access to Central Market, the Lancaster County Convention Center, and the Fulton Theatre.
Roots Country Market & Auction: Approximately 10 minutes northeast, featuring hundreds of open-air farm stands, antiques, and local Pennsylvania Dutch fare.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Accessing the parking lot is straightforward via Champ Boulevard, accessible directly from PA-283 via the Spooky Nook Road / Salunga exit. Wide entry and exit aprons allow seamless vehicle flow even during peak rush hours or tournament spillover times. The lot serves as an official PennDOT-designated Park & Ride hub, connecting drivers with regional ridesharing networks, vanpools, and Red Rose Transit Authority (RRTA) bus corridors connecting Lancaster and Harrisburg. Major connecting arteries include PA-283, Route 772, and Route 741, giving motorists direct, bypass routes across Lancaster County.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Spacious open-air surface stalls with clear painted striping.
Generous stall widths accommodating large passenger vehicles, utility trucks, and passenger vans.
Unrestricted vertical clearance ideal for roof-mounted bicycle racks and cargo carriers.
Designated ADA-accessible parking spaces located adjacent to pedestrian exit pathways.
High-efficiency overhead mast lighting for visibility and safety during early mornings and late evenings.
Free public commuter parking with no payment gate delays or ticketing hurdles.

Ideal For

Daily carpoolers and vanpool commuters traveling along the PA-283 corridor between Lancaster, Harrisburg, and Hershey.
Athletes, coaches, and families attending major regional sports tournaments at Spooky Nook Sports seeking an easy park-and-walk or park-and-rideshare alternative.
Leisure travelers meeting friends or family for day trips across central Pennsylvania and Lancaster Dutch Country.
Rideshare pickup and drop-off staging for local taxi and app-based transit users.

Visitor & Driver Tips

While the facility typically offers ample parking on standard weekdays, spaces can fill quickly during morning commuter rush hours and especially during major multi-day national youth sports tournaments at nearby Spooky Nook Sports. When visiting during high-volume sports weekends, plan to arrive early in the morning to secure a prime stall near the egress apron. Always ensure personal belongings are placed out of sight in your trunk, and double-check your vehicle locks before departing.