Facility Overview

The parking facilities at 26520 Cactus Avenue serve the Riverside University Health System (RUHS) Medical Center, the premier public teaching hospital and regional Level I adult trauma center in Moreno Valley, California. Situated on an expansive healthcare campus at the intersection of Cactus Avenue and Nason Street, this parking destination primarily consists of sprawling, well-organized open-air surface lots designated for patients, visitors, medical staff, and emergency services. Because the primary parking areas are open-air surface lots, there are virtually no vertical height restrictions, making them exceptionally welcoming for full-size pickup trucks, large SUVs, wheelchair-accessible conversion vans, high-roof medical transport vans, and standard passenger vehicles alike.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located in the eastern sector of Moreno Valley, this parking facility is positioned strategically to serve both immediate medical needs and regional travel. In addition to serving all clinical pavilions, the Children\'s Hospital at RUHS, and the Emergency Department, the facility is within a short driving distance of several local hubs:

• Moreno Valley College: Located approximately 2.5 miles south, easily accessible via Perris Boulevard or Nason Street.
• March Air Reserve Base & March Field Air Museum: Situated approximately 4 miles to the west, commemorating historic aviation heritage.
• Lake Perris State Recreation Area: Located about 5 miles southeast, offering hiking, boating, camping, and watersports.
• TownGate Promenade & Moreno Valley Mall: Positioned roughly 6 miles northwest along State Route 60, featuring extensive retail, dining, and entertainment venues.
• Kaiser Permanente Moreno Valley Medical Center: Located just 2 miles south along Iris Avenue.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Accessing the campus is straightforward from multiple directions. Primary vehicular access points are positioned along Cactus Avenue to the north and Nason Street to the east, with dedicated signalized intersections that streamline inbound and outbound traffic even during peak hospital shift changes. The facility offers convenient proximity to major highways, situated just two miles south of State Route 60 (Moreno Valley Freeway via the Nason Street exit) and minutes east of Interstate 215. For those utilizing public transit, the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) operates several direct bus lines (including Routes 20 and 41) with on-campus bus stops located just steps from the medical center\'s main entrance.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Spacious, clearly marked open-air surface parking stalls with wide drive aisles.
• Dedicated emergency department parking directly adjacent to the trauma center entrance.
• Generous supply of designated ADA-accessible parking spaces located closest to clinical entrances with curb cuts and smooth ramps.
• Comprehensive perimeter lighting and high-visibility fixtures for safe nighttime navigation.
• 24/7 on-campus campus security patrols, panic assistance stations, and surveillance cameras.
• Designated patient drop-off and pick-up zones with covered breezeways near the hospital lobby.
• Complimentary general parking for hospital patients, visitors, and clinic attendees.

Ideal For

• Patients and family members visiting the RUHS Medical Center, specialty clinics, and trauma center.
• Visitors seeking reliable, hassle-free parking with no overhead clearance limitations.
• Drivers requiring accessible, step-free access to outpatient care, surgery centers, and inpatient units.
• Commuters connecting to regional bus lines at the RUHS Transit Stop.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When arriving at the campus, follow the clearly posted color-coded directional signage to navigate to the lot nearest your destination: Lot A and the main patient lot serve the central hospital lobby, while specific signage directs urgent arrivals directly to the Emergency/Trauma lot. Although parking is generally complimentary and readily available, spaces nearest the main hospital entrance fill up quickly during weekday morning clinic hours (8:30 AM to 11:30 AM). If you are accompanying someone with mobility limitations, utilize the covered patient drop-off loop at the main entrance before parking in the central visitor stalls.