About this Location

Facility Overview

Medical Arts Parking is a multi-level parking garage situated at 115 Atwood Street in the heart of Pittsburgh\'s bustling Oakland neighborhood. Positioned just off the vibrant Forbes and Fifth Avenue transit corridors, this facility serves patients, university staff, students, and neighborhood visitors. The garage features covered parking bays shielded from western Pennsylvania\'s winter snow and summer heat, arranged with clearly marked stalls and driving lanes. Due to its traditional urban parking deck layout, vertical clearance is limited to standard passenger vehicles, compact cars, crossovers, and mid-size SUVs; oversized full-size pickup trucks, commercial transit vans, and vehicles with rooftop carriers should exercise caution or seek nearby surface facilities.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located in the core educational and medical hub of Pittsburgh, Medical Arts Parking offers unmatched pedestrian access to key regional institutions and commercial districts:

University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) Campus: A short 3- to 5-minute walk brings visitors directly to central campus landmarks, including the Cathedral of Learning, William Pitt Union, and Hillman Library.
UPMC Medical Complex: Situated within a 5- to 8-minute walk of major regional medical facilities, including UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, UPMC Montefiore, and Western Psychiatric Hospital.
Oakland Dining & Retail Corridor: Just steps away from Forbes Avenue and Atwood Street, packed with popular student eateries, coffee shops, and local retail stores.
Carlow University: Located less than a 10-minute walk westward along Fifth Avenue.
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) & Cultural Institutions: Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, and the Carnegie Music Hall are within a comfortable 12- to 15-minute walk.
Schenley Park & Phipps Conservatory: Accessible within a 15-minute stroll across the Schenley Plaza green space.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are situated along Atwood Street, an active urban connector linking Forbes Avenue and Fifth Avenue. While Oakland\'s street network experiences heavy traffic during weekday morning and afternoon commutes, Atwood Street offers a straightforward escape route toward the Boulevard of the Allies (PA-885) and Interstate 376 (I-376 / Parkway East). The facility is exceptionally well-served by public transportation: Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) bus stops along Forbes and Fifth Avenues are mere steps away, providing continuous rapid bus service via the 61 and 71 series routes directly into Downtown Pittsburgh and eastern neighborhoods like Shadyside and Squirrel Hill.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Covered, multi-level garage protection from rain, snow, and extreme weather.
Dedicated ADA-accessible parking spaces situated near pedestrian exits and elevator banks.
Automated self-service payment kiosks accepting major credit cards and mobile payment solutions.
Well-lit stairwells, driving lanes, and pedestrian walkways.
Security surveillance coverage throughout interior parking decks.

Ideal For

Patients, families, and medical staff visiting surrounding UPMC medical facilities.
University of Pittsburgh faculty, commuting students, and campus tour visitors.
Diners, shoppers, and evening visitors exploring the Oakland commercial district.
Attendees of lectures, performances, and public events around Schenley Plaza and the Carnegie Museums.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Because Atwood Street is a busy pedestrian corridor with high foot traffic from university students, drivers should exercise heightened caution when turning into and exiting the garage. During Pitt home football games or major campus events (such as commencement and student move-in weeks), parking availability in Central Oakland tightens dramatically; arriving early in the morning or planning extra transit time is strongly encouraged. Always check posted overhead clearance warnings before entering if driving a larger SUV or carrying rooftop gear.