Facility Overview

Lot 50 - North Medical Garage is a modern, multi-level parking terrace located on the upper campus of the University of Utah Health Sciences complex at 50 Medical Dr N in Salt Lake City, Utah. Serving as a central parking facility for both healthcare visitors and university personnel, this covered parking deck offers reliable, weather-protected vehicle storage nestled against the foothills of the Wasatch Range. The facility is well-lit, fully paved, and engineered with wide two-way circulation ramps, clear wayfinding signage, and dedicated pedestrian cores featuring elevator and stair towers. The garage comfortably accommodates standard passenger cars, minivans, crossovers, and light-duty pickup trucks. While standard full-size SUVs can park on most levels, drivers operating lifted off-road trucks, high-roof commercial vans, or vehicles equipped with elevated ski racks and roof cargo boxes must pay close attention to posted height clearance markers at the portal entrance (typically standard 7-foot to 8-foot clearance on designated tiers).

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Perched directly within the bustling University of Utah Health campus, Lot 50 provides direct and proximate access to some of the Intermountain West’s premier medical, research, and academic facilities:

• University of Utah Hospital & Clinics: Located immediately adjacent or a brief 2- to 4-minute walk, providing essential parking for outpatient services, specialist appointments, and visiting loved ones.
• John A. Moran Eye Center: Just a short walk across the medical plaza (3-5 minutes), making it exceptionally convenient for ophthalmology clinics.
• Huntsman Cancer Institute: Located within a 5- to 8-minute walk or a brief ride on the dedicated campus shuttle system.
• Primary Children’s Hospital: Positioned just across the medical corridor within easy walking distance (5-7 minutes).
• Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine & Health Sciences Classrooms: Directly adjacent, catering to medical students, residents, researchers, and visiting faculty.
• Red Butte Garden & Natural History Museum of Utah: Located less than a mile east in the foothills, easily reachable via a 3-minute drive or campus transit links.
• Rice-Eccles Stadium: Situated down on the lower campus, reachable via a quick ride on the UTA TRAX light rail system during university game days.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Lot 50 is easily accessible via Medical Drive and North Medical Drive, connecting directly to Foothill Drive (Utah State Route 186) and Mario Capecchi Drive. Ingress and egress points are designed for steady flow, though peak clinical shift changes (typically 7:00 AM–8:30 AM and 4:30 PM–6:00 PM) experience moderate congestion along the Medical Drive corridor. For public transit users, the garage is exceptionally situated near the University Medical Center TRAX Station, the terminus of the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Red Line, providing rapid, car-free transit to Downtown Salt Lake City, Central Pointe, and Daybreak. In addition, University of Utah Campus Shuttle routes stop adjacent to the facility, offering free, frequent loops around upper and lower campus.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Multi-level covered parking providing essential shelter from winter snow and summer heat.
• Direct elevator and ADA-accessible ramp access leading straight to hospital walkways and pedestrian skybridges.
• Designated accessible parking spaces situated immediately adjacent to elevators and main facility portals.
• Bright LED interior overhead lighting, 24/7 security patrol by University Police, and strategic emergency call stations (blue light phones).
• Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations available on designated levels for plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles.
• Automated payment pay stations accepting major credit cards, debit cards, and contactless mobile pay, alongside validation processing for qualified clinic patients.

Ideal For

• Patients and Clinical Visitors: Ideal for individuals attending appointments at University Hospital, the Moran Eye Center, and surrounding specialty outpatient clinics.
• Medical Students and Campus Staff: Convenient parking option for authorized permit holders and university staff working across the health sciences quadrant.
• Academic Visitors and Guest Lecturers: Convenient parking for visitors attending lectures, symposiums, or conferences at the School of Medicine.
• Transit Park-and-Ride Commuters: Those seeking reliable parking close to the upper terminus of the UTA TRAX Red Line system.

Visitor & Driver Tips

If you are visiting for outpatient medical care or to visit a hospitalized patient, be sure to bring your parking ticket or license plate details into the clinic or hospital front desk to check for parking validation, which can significantly reduce or eliminate standard parking fees. Peak parking occupancy typically occurs between 9:30 AM and 2:00 PM on weekdays; during these hours, allow an extra 10 minutes to navigate upper decks to find an available bay. During winter months, take extra care navigating the exterior approach ramps along Medical Drive as high-elevation foothill conditions can create slick spots during active snowfall.