Facility Overview

Mt. Sinai Campus Lot C is a dedicated open-air surface parking facility serving the Mount Sinai Campus of Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center (part of Trinity Health Of New England). Located along the 700 block of Tower Avenue in Hartford’s historic Blue Hills neighborhood, this ground-level parking lot provides direct, step-free access to specialized medical clinics, rehabilitation facilities, and campus administration buildings. Because Lot C is an open-air surface lot, there are no overhead clearance restrictions, making it equally welcoming for standard compacts, full-size sedans, pickup trucks, large SUVs, and high-roof wheelchair-accessible vans.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated in North Hartford right across from the vast expanse of Keney Park, Lot C provides an optimal parking base for campus visitors and local parkgoers alike:

• Mount Sinai Hospital Campus: Steps away from outpatient therapy suites, specialized behavioral health programs, and administrative offices on-site.
• Keney Park & Keney Park Golf Course: Located directly across Tower Avenue, offering access to historic Olmsted-designed landscapes, walking trails, sports fields, and public picnic areas within a 2- to 5-minute walk.
• The Artists Collective: A prominent cultural institution and community arts center situated just down Albany and Ridgefield Avenues (approx. 5 minutes by car).
• Weaver High School & Blue Hills Commercial Corridor: Positioned within a short walking distance along Granby Street and Blue Hills Avenue, featuring local eateries, neighborhood convenience stores, and community services.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Drivers can access Lot C smoothly via designated campus driveways off Tower Avenue, positioned comfortably between Blue Hills Avenue (Route 187) and Coventry Street. The wide driveway aprons and clear interior lane markings ensure seamless ingress and egress even during morning shift changes and mid-afternoon appointment turnarounds. For regional commuters, the campus is conveniently reached via Interstate 91 (Exits 34 or 35 onto Route 218/Cottage Grove Road to Blue Hills Avenue) or Route 44 (Albany Avenue). Public transit riders are also well accommodated, with CTtransit bus stops (including routes along Tower Avenue and Route 56 along Blue Hills Avenue) located directly adjacent to the campus perimeter.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Open-Air Surface Stalls: Unobstructed vertical headroom suitable for tall vehicles, commercial vans, and roof-racked autos.
• ADA Accessible Stalls: Clearly marked accessible spaces with curb ramps positioned near facility entry points.
• Well-Lit Grounds: Perimeter light poles provide visibility during early mornings, evenings, and winter twilight hours.
• Paved & Marked Layout: Clear asphalt pavement with designated two-way traffic lanes and standard stall widths.
• Complimentary Visitor Parking: Open campus visitor parking without gate barriers or pay kiosks.

Ideal For

• Patients & Medical Visitors: Individuals attending outpatient appointments, physical therapy sessions, or visiting staff on the Mount Sinai Campus.
• Healthcare Staff & Contractors: Hospital personnel, rotating clinicians, and on-site vendors seeking dependable daily parking.
• Keney Park Visitors: Recreational walkers, runners, and nature enthusiasts exploring the northern greenways of Keney Park.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Before arriving, double-check which pavilion or clinic department you are visiting, as the Mount Sinai Campus features multiple parking zones around its perimeter; Lot C is best suited for facilities along the north-central sector of Tower Avenue. When visiting during winter months, take care during freezing temperatures as open-air lots can experience patches of black ice before full salt treatment. Keep your vehicle securely locked with valuables stowed out of sight, and adhere strictly to posted campus speed limits of 10 to 15 mph to ensure pedestrian safety across all crosswalks.