Facility Overview

The BCD Lot is a designated surface parking facility situated on the southern academic and medical campus of Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Positioned conveniently near Centerview Drive and Campus Road, the lot serves healthcare professionals, faculty, medical researchers, students, and campus visitors accessing the biomedical sciences complexes and clinical care wings. Because the lot is a sprawling, paved open-air surface lot, it offers unobstructed overhead clearance with no low-ceiling height restrictions, making it suitable for standard passenger sedans, crossovers, full-size SUVs, pickup trucks, and high-roof accessible conversion vans.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located in the heart of Dauphin County\'s world-class medical and academic hub, the BCD Lot provides direct pedestrian connectivity to vital campus infrastructure and nearby local Hershey attractions:

• Penn State College of Medicine & Biomedical Research Building: Located within a short 2 to 5-minute walk, offering convenient parking for academic lectures, laboratory facilities, and conferences.
• Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center & Children\'s Hospital: Located approximately 5 to 8 minutes on foot or accessible via campus shuttle routes, serving hospital visitors, outpatients, and clinical personnel.
• University Physician Center: Just minutes away, providing seamless access to multi-specialty clinical appointments and consultations.
• Downtown Hershey & Chocolate Avenue: Situated roughly 2 miles north (a 5-to-7-minute drive), featuring the Hershey Theatre, local dining, cafes, and boutique shopping.
• Hersheypark & GIANT Center: Positioned approximately 3 miles northeast, making the broader campus area well-connected to Hershey\'s premier entertainment, roller coaster, and concert venues.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

The BCD Lot offers streamlined vehicular access via Campus Drive and Centerview Drive, connecting directly to University Drive (State Route 3010) and US Route 322 (Governor Road). This direct arterial linkage allows drivers arriving from Harrisburg, Lebanon, Lancaster, or the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) to reach the facility without navigating congested residential streets. Campus shuttle services circulate regularly between the surface lots and primary hospital entrances, facilitating easy movement across the campus. In addition, Capital Area Transit (CAT) bus routes serve designated stops around the medical center complex, connecting riders to regional transit hubs in Harrisburg and Dauphin County.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Spacious, fully paved open-air surface parking layout with clear bay striping and directional signage.
• Unrestricted vertical clearance accommodating tall vehicles, utility vans, and roof-racked trucks.
• Designated accessible ADA parking spaces situated close to key pedestrian paths and shuttle shelters.
• High-illumination overhead LED pole lighting ensuring nighttime safety and clear visibility.
• Regular routine patrols by Penn State Health Campus Security and on-site emergency call boxes.
• Paved pedestrian sidewalks and crosswalk connections directly leading into campus facilities.

Ideal For

• Medical students, research fellows, and faculty attending lectures and laboratories at the Penn State College of Medicine.
• Healthcare personnel and clinical staff reporting for daily and rotational hospital shifts.
• Outpatients and visiting family members arriving for appointments across the university medical complex.
• Contractors and service technicians requiring surface parking with open headroom clearance.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Campus parking regulations at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center are actively enforced; drivers should confirm whether a valid university parking permit, visitor registration, or daily pass is required prior to leaving their vehicle. During morning shift changes (typically 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM), traffic along University Drive and Centerview Drive can become dense, so arriving early is recommended. Be sure to note your row or section upon parking, as campus surface lots can look similar when returning after dark.