Facility Overview
The Penn State Health Westview Garage is a state-of-the-art, multi-level parking structure located on the west side of the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center campus in Hershey, PA. This award-winning, four-story precast concrete facility was engineered to support the growing needs of the medical campus, providing over 1,200 secure parking spaces. The structure is designed for efficiency and modern convenience, featuring a sleek, architecturally significant façade inspired by the surrounding Pennsylvania landscape. The facility is well-suited for standard passenger vehicles, SUVs, and trucks. While it offers spacious, modern internal layouts, drivers of oversized vehicles or high-roof commercial vans should remain mindful of standard parking garage vertical clearance limitations typical of modern medical facility decks.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Situated in the heart of the Hershey medical and academic district, the Westview Garage is strategically positioned to serve patients, visitors, faculty, and students. Key points of interest within or immediately adjacent to the campus include:
- Penn State College of Medicine: A primary destination for students and academic visitors.
- Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center & Children’s Hospital: The garage provides vital access to the region’s premier academic medical center.
- University Fitness and Conference Center: Located adjacent to the garage, making it a convenient arrival point for gym users and conference attendees.
- Hershey Center for Applied Research: Situated in the near vicinity, facilitating professional and research-based traffic.
Given its location on the campus loop road, it serves as a central hub for anyone visiting the west side of the medical complex.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
The Westview Garage is accessed via Westview Drive, a dedicated campus loop road designed to streamline traffic flow and reduce congestion on the main campus arterial roads. This layout allows for efficient ingress and egress, particularly during peak operating hours. For those needing to reach other areas of the extensive medical campus, a complimentary, high-frequency campus shuttle service operates from the first floor of the Westview Garage, providing seamless connectivity to the College of Medicine entrance and other key hospital buildings. Major regional access is provided via nearby highways, including U.S. Route 322 (Governor Road), which serves as a primary conduit for traffic entering the Hershey area.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Multi-level, covered parking structure with weather-protected pedestrian paths.
- Heated stair and elevator towers for enhanced winter safety and comfort.
- Six electric vehicle (EV) charging stations available via the ChargePoint mobile app.
- Real-time shuttle arrival monitoring located on the ground floor waiting area.
- Dedicated accessible/ADA-compliant parking spaces throughout the facility.
- Integrated safety features including CCTV surveillance and modern interior lighting.
Ideal For
- Medical campus employees, faculty, and students seeking long-term parking.
- Patients and family members visiting the Hershey Medical Center or Children’s Hospital.
- Attendees of conferences and professional events at the University Fitness and Conference Center.
- Researchers and visiting scholars conducting business at the College of Medicine.
Visitor & Driver Tips
- Utilize the complimentary campus shuttle from the first floor to avoid the walk to the central medical buildings.
- Keep the ChargePoint app downloaded and updated on your mobile device if you plan to utilize EV charging stations.
- During snowy winter months, take advantage of the heated elevator and stair lobbies to maintain comfort while moving between your vehicle and the campus.
- Follow all posted signage for the campus loop road to ensure the most direct route to the garage, as campus traffic patterns are strictly managed for patient safety.
