Facility Overview
The Giant Center Suite Parking lot is an exclusive, dedicated parking area serving premium ticket holders, suite guests, and VIP patrons attending events at the renowned Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Situated directly on the Hersheypark Entertainment Complex campus at 550 Hersheypark Drive, this premium lot provides unmatched proximity to the arena entrances. Configured as an expansive, well-paved, open-air surface lot, it offers unobstructed overhead clearance with no low ceiling limits, making it fully accommodating for full-size pickup trucks, large SUVs, passenger vans, and standard vehicles alike. Broad driving aisles and clearly marked stalls allow for smooth maneuvering and effortless arrivals even during high-demand game days and sellout arena concerts.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Positioned right alongside the Giant Center, this designated parking area places drivers only footsteps away from the arena doors—typically a brisk 1 to 3-minute walk to the VIP and premium suite guest entrances. Beyond the arena, the lot sits in the heart of Hershey’s premier entertainment district:
- Giant Center: Immediate direct access to the 10,500-seat multi-purpose home of the AHL Hershey Bears hockey team, state championships, and headline touring concerts.
- Hersheypark & The Boardwalk: Located just over half a mile away (10–15 minutes walking or a short 3-minute drive) to world-class roller coasters and water attractions.
- Hersheypark Stadium & Star Pavilion: Approximately 0.7 miles away, hosting monumental summer stadium concerts and music festivals.
- Hershey's Chocolate World: Less than a mile south, offering chocolate tasting tours, family shopping, and dining experiences.
- The Hershey Story Museum & Downtown Hershey: A quick 5-minute drive (about 1.8 miles) to Chocolate Avenue's boutique shopping, microbreweries, and dining spots.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Ingress to the Suite Parking area is streamlined via dedicated access lanes off Hersheypark Drive (PA-39) and Clearwater Road. Attendants and electronic traffic signage direct verified suite pass holders and preferred parking guests away from general admission congestion. The complex connects directly to major transportation arteries including US-322, US-422, and Interstate 81 via PA-39, allowing regional motorists from Harrisburg, Lancaster, and Philadelphia to arrive with ease. Following major games or concerts, dedicated traffic coordinators manage egress patterns, allowing suite parking patrons priority routing back onto Hersheypark Drive and regional highways. Capital Area Transit (CAT) bus routes also service the Hershey corridor, while rideshare drop-off and pick-up zones are conveniently situated adjacent to the arena.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Dedicated Proximity: Located closest to the VIP and suite entrance doors for minimal walking time in all weather conditions.
- Open-Air Headroom: Zero height restrictions, comfortably accommodating lifted trucks, crossovers, and passenger vans.
- Security & Lighting: High-output stadium-grade lighting, perimeter surveillance, and on-site Hershey Entertainment & Resorts security personnel during event hours.
- Accessible Parking: Designated ADA-accessible stalls located immediately near the pedestrian walkways and ramps leading into the venue.
- Digital & Mobile Ticketing: Rapid contactless entry scanning via digital passes, season-ticket barcodes, and official event ticketing apps.
Ideal For
- Hershey Bears Suite & Club Holders: Seamless, front-row parking for AHL home games and Calder Cup playoff runs.
- VIP Concert & Event Guests: Fast and convenient access for major arena tours, ice shows, and family entertainment.
- Corporate & Executive Entertaining: Hassle-free arrival for hosting clients and VIP guests in luxury arena suites.
- Visitors Needing Step-Free Convenience: Those desiring the shortest possible walking distance to arena amenities and seating bowls.
Visitor & Driver Tips
Because the Suite Parking area is restricted to credentialed visitors and suite pass holders, be sure to have your digital parking pass downloaded to your mobile wallet or your physical placard prominently displayed on your rearview mirror before reaching the entry gates. For high-attendance Hershey Bears matches or major concerts, plan to arrive 45 to 60 minutes prior to doors opening to bypass peak traffic along PA-39 and enjoy early access to arena hospitality spaces. When exiting after a capacity crowd, follow the instructions of the traffic marshals, who prioritize flow out onto Hersheypark Drive toward regional freeways.
