About this Location

Facility Overview

The parking facilities at Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital (formerly Spectrum Health Blodgett) are centrally situated at 1840 Wealthy St SE, positioned on the border of Grand Rapids and East Grand Rapids. The medical campus utilizes a dedicated parking layout comprising structured multi-level parking decks—primarily Visitor Ramp 1 off Wealthy Street SE and Patient/Emergency Ramp 2 accessed via Plymouth Road SE—complemented by designated surface parking bays and front-entrance valet services. The covered parking garages are designed to handle standard passenger vehicles, compact cars, minivans, and mid-size SUVs, featuring standard clearance heights (typically around 6 feet 8 inches to 7 feet). Drivers of oversized vehicles, high-roof commercial vans, lifted trucks, or rooftop cargo carriers should utilize the open-air surface parking areas or coordinated main drop-off circles to prevent height clearance conflicts.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Nestled in a picturesque, tree-lined residential and historic medical setting, the campus offers seamless access to both East Grand Rapids and the vibrant Eastown neighborhood of Grand Rapids:

Gaslight Village & Reeds Lake: Located less than a half-mile east (under a 10-minute walk or 2-minute drive), this charming commercial center features boutique shopping, waterfront dining at Rose's, and the lakeside promenade at John Collins Park.
Eastown Entertainment & Dining: Roughly 0.7 miles west along Wealthy Street, offering an eclectic collection of independent coffee shops, historic diners, craft breweries, and artisan bakeries.
Aquinas College: Situated just 0.8 miles north, making this corridor a familiar thoroughfare for academic visitors and event attendees at Circle Theatre.
Fisk Lake & Manhattan Park: Beautiful nature preserves, wetlands, and recreational trailheads situated within a 5-minute drive.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward from major thoroughfares. Primary visitor entrance points lead directly from Wealthy Street SE into Ramp 1, while emergency department arrivals and specialized clinics steer toward Plymouth Road SE for direct access into Ramp 2 and surface emergency stalls. Signage clearly directs traffic flow to avoid mixing patient, staff, and visitor corridors. For highway motorists, the facility is easily reached from US-131 via Exit 84A (Wealthy Street) heading directly east, or from Interstate 196 via the Fuller Avenue exit heading south toward Wealthy Street. Public transit riders can leverage The Rapid (Interurban Transit Partnership), with Route 5 providing regular bus service along Wealthy Street with curbside stops directly adjacent to the hospital campus.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Covered & Surface Options: Multi-tiered parking ramps shielding vehicles from harsh Michigan winter snow and summer heat, alongside surface lots for quick drop-offs.
Electric Vehicle Charging: Level 2 EV charging stations available within designated areas (including lower deck areas of Ramp 2).
Accessibility & ADA Compliance: Generous handicap-accessible parking stalls located close to elevators, covered skywalks, and main automatic hospital entries.
Safety & Security: Around-the-clock monitoring with comprehensive security lighting, CCTV surveillance, emergency call boxes, and Corewell Health Security patrols.
Valet & Assistance: Front-entrance courtesy drop-off and valet assistance available for patients, individuals with limited mobility, and emergency visitors.

Ideal For

Patients & Medical Visitors: Direct, stress-free access to hospital wards, outpatient surgical centers, and diagnostic clinics.
Emergency Department Visits: Fast, prioritized short-term parking with dedicated entry off Plymouth Road.
Healthcare Professionals & Contractors: Designated staff and authorized contractor decks connected to campus facilities.
Local Area Visitors: Convenient access point for visiting family members or exploring nearby Gaslight Village and Reeds Lake amenities.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Patients and registered visitors should always carry their parking tickets inside, as clinical reception desks, nurse stations, and registration check-ins provide parking validations to discount or waive standard fees. During morning and early afternoon peak clinic hours (8:00 AM – 2:00 PM), lower levels of Ramp 1 and Ramp 2 can experience heavy utilization; arriving 15 to 20 minutes before your scheduled appointment ensures ample time to find a spot and walk through registration. Drivers with roof attachments or tall pickup configurations are strongly encouraged to observe the posted overhead clearance bars at ramp approaches or head to the designated outdoor visitor bays.