Facility Overview
Hershey Free Church Parking Lot A is a spacious, well-maintained surface parking lot serving the Hershey Free Church campus located at 320 Hilltop Road in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania. Positioned within Derry Township right on the border of Hershey, this expansive open-air parking facility features clean asphalt paving, clear lane markings, and straightforward vehicular flow. Because it is an unobstructed outdoor surface lot, there are no overhead clearance restrictions, making it exceptionally accommodating for standard passenger cars, oversized SUVs, pickup trucks, high-roof passenger vans, and accessible transit shuttles.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Situated in a scenic suburban setting just off US-322 and Fishburn Road, the lot serves as the primary gateway for attendees of church services, community groups, youth athletics, and regional conferences hosted on the campus. Beyond campus events, its prime location puts visitors within minutes of the region’s premier medical and entertainment hubs. Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine are located less than 2 miles northeast (a 5-minute drive). World-famous Hershey attractions—including Hersheypark, GIANT Center, Hershey\'s Chocolate World, and Tanger Outlets Hershey—are situated approximately 3.5 to 5 miles away, easily reached within an 8- to 12-minute drive.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Ingress and egress to Parking Lot A are accessed directly via Hilltop Road, which links smoothly to Fishburn Road (PA Route 743) and Governor Road (US Route 322). The lot features wide access lanes that allow steady traffic dispersal even during peak Sunday morning dismissals and large community gatherings. Regional drivers benefit from quick connections to Interstate 81, Interstate 83, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) via surrounding arterial routes. While the area is predominantly automobile-centric, regional bus connections operated by Capital Area Transit (CAT) connect downtown Hershey and Hummelstown with Harrisburg.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Spacious, paved open-air surface parking with no vertical height restrictions
- Designated ADA-compliant accessible parking stalls positioned closest to primary building entrances
- Even, well-marked parking stalls and clear directional drive lanes
- Pole-mounted exterior lighting providing visibility and safety for evening services and functions
- Level pedestrian walkways with curb cuts facilitating stroller and wheelchair navigation directly to the facility doors
- Complimentary on-site visitor parking for church functions, ministry programs, and authorized community activities
Ideal For
- Congregants, families, and visitors attending regular weekend worship services and holiday gatherings
- Attendees of weekday ministry groups, educational workshops, weddings, and community meetings
- Visitors and vendors delivering materials or providing services to the Hershey Free Church campus
- Families and youth sports participants attending seasonal on-campus recreational programs
Visitor & Driver Tips
- For weekend morning services, arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to secure convenient parking near the main sanctuary entrance doors.
- Follow the painted directional arrows to maintain orderly one-way flow through the parking aisles, especially during post-service dismissal.
- Parking is intended for church attendees, enrolled preschool families, and authorized campus visitors; overnight or commuter parking without explicit permission is strictly prohibited.
- In winter months, the campus facilities crew promptly plows and salts the main travel lanes, though drivers and pedestrians should exercise caution around shaded parking stall edges.
