Facility Overview

The Three Cooper Parking Garage is a primary multi-level structured parking facility situated directly within the bustling healthcare and academic corridor of Camden, New Jersey, at 3 Cooper Plaza. Functioning as an integral parking deck for Cooper University Hospital, MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, and associated medical office complexes, the facility offers well-lit, covered parking across multiple elevated tiers. The structure is built to accommodate standard passenger cars, compact vehicles, crossovers, and full-size SUVs with designated standard-width bays. Because it is an enclosed, multi-story concrete deck, standard clearance limits apply (typically around 6 feet 8 inches to 7 feet), meaning oversized commercial vans, high-roof conversion vans, and vehicles with rooftop cargo boxes or tall ladders should verify entrance clearances before entering.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located in the heart of Camden\'s medical and university district, the Three Cooper Parking Garage provides seamless pedestrian access to major medical facilities and downtown institutions:

• Cooper University Hospital & MD Anderson Cancer Center: Direct sheltered or short outdoor walking connections to clinical towers, outpatient suites, and specialist clinics.
• Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU): Located less than a five-minute walk to the north, making it convenient for faculty, students, and academic visitors.
• Walter Rand Transportation Center: Positioned just two blocks away (approximately a 4-minute walk), providing immediate regional multimodal connections.
• Camden Waterfront District: Freedom Mortgage Pavilion (formerly BB&T Pavilion), Adventure Aquarium, and the Battleship New Jersey are located roughly 1.5 miles to the west, accessible within a 5-minute drive or via the River LINE light rail.
• Rutgers University–Camden: Situated approximately 1 mile northwest, reachable in under 5 minutes by car or transit.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are designed to handle steady clinical and shift-change traffic via Cooper Plaza, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and South 6th Street. The garage is strategically positioned near major transportation arteries, including Interstate 676 (North-South Freeway), Route 30 (Admiral Wilson Boulevard), and the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, allowing fast commutes to and from Center City Philadelphia and suburban South Jersey. For transit commuters, the adjacent Walter Rand Transportation Center serves as the primary hub for the PATCO High Speedline (connecting directly to Philadelphia and Lindenwold) and NJ Transit’s River LINE light rail (connecting Trenton and the Camden Waterfront), along with numerous regional bus routes.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Multi-level covered parking protecting vehicles and passengers from rain, snow, and summer heat.
• Dedicated Accessible (ADA) parking spaces positioned in close proximity to elevators and pedestrian lobbies.
• Passenger elevator banks and stairwells connecting all parking tiers to ground-level walkways.
• Automated ticket dispensers and pay-on-foot cash/credit kiosks alongside exit-gate payment terminals.
• 24/7 hospital security patrols, comprehensive interior lighting, and emergency call boxes.
• Direct walking paths leading to main hospital reception areas, doctors\' suites, and check-in desks.

Ideal For

• Patients and families visiting Cooper University Hospital, pediatric suites, and MD Anderson Cancer Center clinics.
• Medical professionals, residents, staff, and visiting university lecturers.
• Transit commuters utilizing the nearby Walter Rand Transportation Center for PATCO train rides into Center City Philadelphia.
• Visitors attending meetings and conferences at Rowan University or Cooper Medical School.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Peak vehicular traffic occurs on weekday mornings between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM during physician appointment arrivals and hospital shift changes; allow an extra 10 to 15 minutes to navigate the ramp system and locate an open stall. Patients and immediate visitors should always bring their parking tickets into their respective medical clinics, as many Cooper departments provide validated parking discounts that can be applied at pay stations before returning to the vehicle. Keep your entrance ticket stored safely in your vehicle rather than exposed to direct sunlight on the dashboard.