About this Location

Facility Overview

The CAB Southwest BJC Employee Parking facility is a designated parking area located on the southern perimeter of the sprawling Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University Medical Campus (WUMC) in the vibrant Central West End / Forest Park Southeast neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri (ZIP 63110). Positioned directly adjacent to the Clinical Administration Building (CAB) complex and Highlands/Southwest campus access corridors, this facility operates primarily as a permit-controlled surface lot catering to BJC HealthCare healthcare professionals, medical faculty, and support personnel. Because it is configured as an outdoor, open-air surface lot without low-clearance ceiling decks, the facility offers unrestricted vertical clearance, making it highly accommodating for standard passenger vehicles, oversized pickup trucks, tall SUVs, and utility service vans.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated within the premier medical and academic district of St. Louis, the facility sits within immediate reach of multiple prominent institutions, parks, and cultural corridors:

Barnes-Jewish Hospital & St. Louis Children’s Hospital: Located within a short walking distance (5 to 10 minutes) or accessible via dedicated hospital employee campus shuttles.
Washington University School of Medicine: Positioned within a convenient 5-to-8-minute walk across campus corridors.
Forest Park: One of the nation’s greatest urban parks, home to the Saint Louis Zoo, Saint Louis Art Museum, and the Missouri History Museum, located just west across Kingshighway Boulevard.
The Grove Entertainment District: Situated along Manchester Avenue just south of the medical center, featuring dozens of independent restaurants, craft breweries, live music venues, and vibrant nightlife within a 10-minute stroll.
Cortex Innovation Community: A booming technology and research district located directly to the east along Forest Park Avenue and Duncan Avenue.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Access to the CAB Southwest lot is designed to manage high-volume shift changes smoothly. Drivers benefit from swift connectivity to Interstate 64 (Highway 40), with exits at Kingshighway Boulevard, Hampton Avenue, or Tower Grove Avenue leading directly into the campus perimeter. Surface street navigation is facilitated via Clayton Avenue, Parkview Place, and Southwest Avenue. Public transit connectivity is exceptional: the Central West End MetroLink Station is located within an easy 7-to-10-minute walk, providing seamless light rail transit eastbound toward Downtown St. Louis and westbound toward St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Washington University’s Danforth Campus. Frequent MetroBus routes also crisscross Kingshighway and Forest Park Avenue.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Headroom: Zero overhead restrictions, providing an ideal layout for taller SUVs, trucks, and vans.
Access Control: Secure barrier arms and RFID badge-scanning readers dedicated to authorized BJC HealthCare staff and affiliated hospital affiliates.
Campus Security: Regularly patrolled by Washington University Protective Services and BJC Public Safety officers, complemented by area lighting and high-definition surveillance coverage.
ADA Accessible Spaces: Clearly marked accessible parking stalls situated along paved pathways connecting directly to campus walkways.
BJC Shuttle Network: Easy walking access to internal campus shuttle stops connecting directly to North Campus, South Campus, and Mid-Campus clinical buildings.

Ideal For

BJC HealthCare & Washington University Staff: Shift workers, clinical personnel, and administrative professionals reporting to the Clinical Administration Building and adjacent hospital wings.
Visiting Medical Researchers & Contract Personnel: Credentialed visitors and affiliates seeking reliable, campus-regulated parking.
Commuters Utilizing Central West End Transit: Employees combining driving with campus-wide walking trails or the nearby MetroLink system.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Permit Enforcement: This lot is restricted to authorized BJC employee permits and badge access; non-credentialed public drivers should utilize public hospital visitor garages (such as the Plaza Garage or Forest Park Garage) to avoid citations or vehicle relocation.
Peak Shift Transitions: Morning shift arrivals (6:30 AM – 8:00 AM) and afternoon changeovers experience brisk traffic flow along Kingshighway; plan a few extra minutes for navigation.
Winter Weather Ready: As an open-air surface lot, icy weather can impact traction; campus grounds crews prioritize clearing drive lanes quickly during winter events.