About this Location

Facility Overview

Lot DC-3 is a dedicated open-air surface parking lot situated on Shepardson Drive on the campus of Loma Linda University Health in Loma Linda, California. Primarily serving the renowned Loma Linda University Drayson Center athletic and wellness complex as well as adjacent educational facilities, this facility provides paved, level vehicle parking in a peaceful academic and clinical setting. Because Lot DC-3 is an outdoor, open-sky lot without overhead parking structures or low ceilings, it offers unrestricted vertical clearance, making it an excellent choice for full-sized pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, passenger vans, and tall roof-rack outfitted automobiles that cannot fit into standard subterranean parking decks.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located on the southern perimeter of Loma Linda University, Lot DC-3 places drivers within direct walking distance of major university, wellness, and health destinations:

Loma Linda University Drayson Center: Located just a 2- to 3-minute stroll away, providing quick access to fitness facilities, running tracks, swimming pools, tennis courts, and university recreation centers.
Loma Linda University Health Medical Center & Children\'s Hospital: Positioned within a convenient 10- to 12-minute walk or a quick ride via campus shuttle connections.
School of Public Health and School of Allied Health Professions: Located less than a 5-minute walk from the parking lot, making this location a regular stop for campus faculty and students.
Centennial Complex: Situated approximately a 6- to 8-minute walk to the north, hosting classrooms, auditoriums, and administrative offices.
Local Dining & Cafes: Short walk to nearby campus dining venues, health food cafes, and local eateries clustered along Stewart Street and Anderson Street.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress to Lot DC-3 are straightforward via Shepardson Drive, connecting easily to Stewart Street, Poplar Street, and Anderson Street. Traffic movement is generally smooth, though short delays can occur during morning commute rush hours and late-afternoon workout peaks at the Drayson Center. For broader regional transit, the location connects smoothly to Interstate 10 (San Bernardino Freeway) via the Anderson Street / Tippecanoe Avenue corridor just minutes to the north, as well as California State Route 210. Public transit travelers can leverage Omnitrans bus routes running along Anderson Street and Barton Road, including the sbX Green Line rapid transit link that connects Loma Linda directly with downtown San Bernardino and the San Bernardino Transit Center.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Spacious, open-air surface parking spaces with unobstructed vertical clearance for taller vehicles.
Designated accessible parking spaces (ADA-compliant) with curb cutouts and paved walkway transitions.
Well-illuminated premises with dedicated overhead pole lighting for night and early-morning parking security.
Convenient pedestrian connectivity to Drayson Center recreational facilities and campus shuttle pick-up spots.
Digital parking management with Loma Linda University parking permit and guest pass compliance systems.

Ideal For

Drayson Center gym members, intramural athletes, and fitness enthusiasts visiting recreational facilities.
Loma Linda University students, faculty, and administrative staff attending classes and meetings.
Visitors attending collegiate workshops, campus symposiums, and community sports events.
Patients and hospital visitors seeking supplemental daytime parking on the university campus perimeter.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Drivers should keep in mind that parking regulations across Loma Linda University properties are closely monitored. Always ensure you have a valid university permit, temporary guest dashboard pass, or digital registration via the official university parking portal before leaving your vehicle unattended. Peak parking demand generally aligns with early morning and post-work fitness hours at the Drayson Center (typically 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM on weekdays). For weekend visits, note that university campus activity adheres to local Seventh-day Adventist observance schedules, meaning Friday afternoon hours may see early closures, while Sunday afternoons often offer abundant space availability.