Facility Overview

The Hummelstown Park and Ride is a dedicated public transit surface lot situated in the heart of Dauphin County at the intersection of North Hanover Street and West Second Street in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania (PA 17036). Serving as a strategic multimodal hub between Harrisburg and Hershey, this facility features a single-level, open-air asphalt layout designed for straightforward access, rapid parking, and seamless transit connections. Because it is a ground-level lot without overhead beams, low garage decks, or parking structure ceilings, the facility provides wide-open vertical headroom with no height clearance restrictions. This open footprint comfortably accommodates standard passenger sedans, crossover utility vehicles, full-size pickup trucks, commercial transit vans, and wheelchair-accessible vans equipped with roof gear or mobility lifts.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Positioned just blocks from Hummelstown's charming historic town square, the park-and-ride lot is within immediate walking distance of local Borough amenities and just a quick transit or vehicle ride from world-renowned regional attractions:

• Downtown Hummelstown & Main Street: Located less than a 5-minute walk (under 0.2 miles) away, visitors have direct access to local diners, cafes, shops, banks, and community gathering spots.
• Indian Echo Caverns: Just 1.5 miles west (a 4-minute drive), this famous natural underground geological destination and family park draws thousands of visitors annually.
• Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center: Situated only 3.5 miles east (roughly a 7- to 10-minute drive or direct commuter bus ride), making this lot a popular intercept point for healthcare staff, university faculty, and medical students.
• Hersheypark, GIANT Center & Hershey's Chocolate World: Approximately 4 to 5 miles east (an 8- to 12-minute drive), offering easy regional park-and-transfer convenience during major stadium concerts, AHL Hershey Bears hockey games, and seasonal amusement park festivities.
• Downtown Harrisburg & Pennsylvania State Capitol: Located roughly 10 miles west, easily reached via express highway or public bus routes for government workers, lobbyists, and city commuters.
• Schaffner Park & Swatara Creek: Within walking distance or a 2-minute drive, offering scenic walking trails, local sports fields, and public water recreation along Swatara Creek.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress to the lot are straightforward, with curb cuts directly on West Second Street and immediate proximity to North Hanover Street (State Route 2003). Drivers benefit from swift connectivity to the region's primary transport artery, the US-322 expressway (28th Division Highway / Hummelstown-Hershey Bypass), which bridges effortlessly to Interstate 83, Interstate 81, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76). Transit passengers can board regional buses operated by rabbittransit (formerly Capital Area Transit), specifically commuter Route 322. Route 322 provides direct, reliable public transit service between downtown Harrisburg (including the Harrisburg Transportation Center rail terminal) and the Hershey Intermodal Center, providing true park-and-ride functionality without the headache of downtown congestion.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Open-Air Surface Parking: Level, well-paved outdoor asphalt spaces accommodating all vehicle wheelbases without height or clearance limitations.
• Direct Transit Bus Stop: Designated boarding area on-site or adjacent for rabbittransit commuter Route 322 services.
• ADA Accessible Stalls: Marked handicap-accessible parking spaces positioned near pedestrian sidewalks and bus passenger waiting zones.
• Illuminated Grounds: Overhead street and perimeter lighting enhancing visibility and pedestrian safety during early morning and late evening commutes.
• No Daily Parking Fees: Operates as a cost-free transit amenity for registered public transit riders and daily commuters.
• Pedestrian Friendly: Paved sidewalks connect the perimeter directly into downtown Hummelstown's shopping and restaurant corridor.

Ideal For

• Medical Center Commuters: Hospital staff, residents, and visitors traveling to Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center who want a stress-free park-and-bus option.
• Harrisburg State Capitol Workers: Daily business and state government professionals commuting westward into downtown Harrisburg without paying premium downtown parking garage fees.
• Hummelstown Visitors & Diners: Shoppers and patrons exploring Hummelstown's historic downtown, seasonal arts festivals, and local eateries.
• High-Profile Event Visitors: Regional visitors intercepting local transit or rideshare services before attending sell-out concerts, sporting events, or expos at the GIANT Center and Hersheypark Stadium.

Visitor & Driver Tips

• Observe Transit Regulations: Commuter parking lots in this corridor are designated specifically for active transit riders and daily travelers; overnight camping, continuous multiday storage, and commercial vehicle parking are prohibited.
• Plan Around Bus Timetables: Verify weekday transit schedules for rabbittransit Route 322 ahead of time via the rabbittransit or Moovit app to sync your parking arrival with scheduled departures.
• Rush Hour Buffer: While the lot generally offers steady weekday space turnover, aim to arrive before 7:30 AM during peak weekday commuter shifts to secure prime spaces near the boarding shelters.
• Hershey Event Weekends: During summer holiday weekends and major GIANT Center events, secondary roads around Hanover Street and US-322 experience elevated traffic; allow an extra 10 to 15 minutes of travel time.