About this Location

Facility Overview

D Lot (Dental Patient Parking) is a dedicated parking facility situated on the Loma Linda University Health campus at 24850 Prospect Avenue in Loma Linda, California. Specifically serving patients and visitors arriving for appointments at the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry (housed in Prince Hall) and affiliated dental specialty clinics, this surface-level open-air lot provides straightforward, ground-floor accessibility. Because it is an open-air surface parking facility without overhead beams or low concrete canopies, D Lot comfortably accommodates standard passenger cars, large SUVs, full-size pickup trucks, and high-clearance wheelchair-accessible vans. Clear lane markings, wide turning radiuses, and direct proximity to dental facility entrances make navigating the lot smooth and manageable for visitors of all driving comfort levels.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Centrally positioned within the world-renowned Loma Linda medical and university district, D Lot places visitors steps away from key health, academic, and community landmarks:

Loma Linda University School of Dentistry (Prince Hall): Directly adjacent, requiring only a 1-to-2 minute walk to reception and clinic check-in desks.
Loma Linda University Medical Center & Children’s Hospital: Located approximately 0.3 miles to the north, reachable within an easy 5-to-7 minute stroll or quick campus shuttle ride.
Loma Linda University Campus Center & Del E. Webb Memorial Library: Situated within a 5-minute walk (0.2 miles), offering campus bookstore amenities and academic resources.
Campus Dining & Local Cafes: Short walking distance to healthy dining options along Anderson Street, including the Loma Linda Market, Farm Artisan Foods, and nearby plant-based eateries.
Dr. George M. Murdock Promenade: A peaceful outdoor landscaped walkway connecting campus medical facilities, located just steps from the lot.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress to D Lot are conveniently accessed directly from Prospect Avenue near the intersection with Anderson Street. Traffic flow is carefully regulated on campus roads with dedicated turning lanes and clearly posted campus directional signage. For regional drivers, Loma Linda is easily reached via Interstate 10 (San Bernardino Freeway) via the Anderson Street / Tippecanoe Avenue exit or from California State Route 210 via Redlands Boulevard. Public transit riders can easily access the area using Omnitrans bus routes (such as Route 2, Route 14, and the sbX Green Line rapid transit running along Anderson Street and Barton Road), offering direct connections to San Bernardino Transit Center and Metrolink rail lines.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Designated Patient Stalls: Priority spaces reserved exclusively for dental patients with active clinical appointments.
ADA Accessible Parking: Prominently designated van-accessible handicap spaces positioned closest to crosswalks and clinic entrances.
Open-Air Headroom: Zero height restriction overhead, allowing lifted trucks, passenger vans, and medical transport vehicles to park with ease.
Safety & Campus Security: Well-illuminated grounds monitored regularly by Loma Linda University Department of Campus Safety patrols and emergency call boxes.
Complimentary Patient Parking: Dedicated patient parking validation ensures free or low-cost parking for registered dental clinic appointments.
Pedestrian Crosswalks: Paved, ADA-compliant curb cuts and direct sidewalks leading into Prince Hall and adjacent medical offices.

Ideal For

Dental Clinic Patients: Visitors attending routine cleanings, pediatric dental visits, orthodontics, oral surgery, or emergency dental appointments at LLU School of Dentistry.
Non-Emergency Medical Transports: Paratransit and medical rideshare drivers dropping off or picking up dental and specialty medical patients.
Accompanying Family & Caregivers: Relatives and escorts seeking convenient, ground-level access close to clinical waiting areas.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Because the School of Dentistry operates heavily during weekday morning and afternoon clinic blocks, D Lot can experience peak demand between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM as well as early afternoon. Drivers are encouraged to arrive 15 to 20 minutes prior to scheduled appointment times to comfortably locate a parking space and check in. Be sure to obtain appointment confirmation or have your clinic paperwork handy, as campus parking attendants periodically verify patient status during high-volume periods. Note that Loma Linda University institutions observe Friday afternoon early closures and Saturday Sabbath observances, meaning dental clinic operations and associated parking demand wrap up early before the weekend.