About this Location

Facility Overview

The Geisinger Community Medical Center Visitor Parking facility is located at 301-399 Colfax Avenue in the historic Hill Section of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Tailored to serve patients, families, and healthcare visitors traveling to Geisinger Community Medical Center (G-CMC), this dedicated parking area features convenient access directly adjacent to the hospital\'s main pavilions and clinical care facilities. The parking layout incorporates accessible surface parking stalls and multi-level deck structures that comfortably accommodate standard passenger sedans, crossover utility vehicles, large pickup trucks, and full-size SUVs. While open surface bays offer unlimited overhead clearance suitable for high-roof wheelchair vans and adapted mobility vehicles, covered sections adhere to standard institutional clearance limits with clearly posted height warnings.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated on the eastern edge of Scranton\'s Hill Section, this parking facility places motorists within direct steps of vital regional medical services and close proximity to Scranton\'s cultural landmarks:

Geisinger Community Medical Center: Direct on-campus connection to the hospital, Emergency Department, Level II Trauma Center, surgical suites, and specialized clinics.
Nay Aug Park: Scranton’s largest public park is located just 2 to 3 blocks east (a 5-to-10-minute walk), featuring the historic Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science & Art, the Nay Aug Gorge national natural landmark, walking trails, and botanical greenhouses.
The University of Scranton: Located downhill just 4 blocks to the west (a 10-to-15-minute walk), ideal for visitors attending campus events, the Weinberg Memorial Library, or Dionne Campus Green.
Downtown Scranton & Steamtown: The downtown dining and arts district, Lackawanna County Courthouse Square, and Steamtown National Historic Site are located just 1 mile away (a quick 4-to-5-minute drive down Mulberry Street).

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Arriving at the Colfax Avenue visitor parking facility is straightforward from regional highway arteries. Motorists arriving via Interstate 81 can utilize Exit 185 (Central Scranton Expressway) and follow Mulberry Street directly eastward uphill into the Hill Section, turning onto Colfax Avenue. The facility is also easily accessible via Interstate 84, Interstate 380, Route 6, and Route 11. Public transit travelers are served by the County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS), with local bus routes running along Mulberry Street and Colfax Avenue with dedicated stops right outside the medical center.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Complimentary Visitor Parking: Free designated parking for patients and hospital visitors without standard commercial gate tariffs.
ADA Accessible Stalls: Plentiful marked accessible spaces positioned nearest to hospital crosswalks, ramps, and main clinical entrances.
Continuous Campus Security: Monitored 24/7 by Geisinger hospital security officers with active foot/vehicle patrols and comprehensive CCTV surveillance.
High-Visibility Illumination: Well-lit parking bays and clearly marked pedestrian pathways ensure personal safety during early mornings and late evening visits.
Pedestrian Connectivity: Direct paved walkways and accessible ramps provide level-grade ingress to main entrance lobbies and security check-in desks.

Ideal For

Hospital Patients & Visitors: Immediate, stress-free access for emergency treatments, diagnostic outpatient procedures, and inpatient visits.
Specialist Consultations: Convenient parking for visitors attending appointments at the Heart and Vascular Institute, orthopedic pavilions, and outpatient lab services.
Campus Guests & Vendors: Authorized visitors, medical liaisons, and clinical support staff needing close proximity to hospital administration.

Visitor & Driver Tips

While patient and visitor parking is provided free of charge, peak arrival hours generally occur between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM on weekdays when outpatient clinics and specialized surgical schedules are in full swing; arriving 15 to 20 minutes prior to scheduled medical appointments is strongly recommended. Drivers operating high-clearance wheelchair conversion vans should opt for surface-level bays rather than covered deck lanes. Finally, all hospital entrances feature standard institutional security screenings, so please allow a few additional minutes upon exiting your vehicle to complete building check-in.