About this Location

Facility Overview

The UPMC Luna Garage is a multi-level covered parking structure situated at 5111 Baum Blvd in Pittsburgh\'s vibrant East End, bridging the bustling neighborhoods of Bloomfield, Shadyside, and East Liberty. Originally serving clinical, administrative, and local commercial needs along the historic automobile corridor of Baum Boulevard, this modern parking deck provides protected, multi-tier parking. The facility features standard driving aisles, clear directional signage, and marked stall designations suitable for sedans, crossovers, and standard SUVs. Drivers of lifted trucks, commercial cargo vans, or vehicles equipped with rooftop carriers should heed the posted clearance heights at the garage entrance (typically 6\'8\" to 7\'0\") to prevent overhead collisions.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Positioned along Baum Boulevard, the Luna Garage provides convenient access to East End medical campuses, dining destinations, and retail centers:

UPMC Shadyside & Hillman Cancer Center: Located just a few blocks south (a 5-to-10-minute walk), providing an alternative parking option for outpatient visits, staff, and hospital visitors.
East Liberty Business & Retail District: Within a 5-to-10-minute walk eastward, offering access to Target, Whole Foods Market, local boutiques, and dining hotspots along Centre Avenue and Penn Avenue.
Bloomfield \"Little Italy\": Located just west along Liberty Avenue (approx. 7–10 minutes walking), renowned for authentic Italian eateries, pizzerias, cafes, and independent bars.
Kelly Strayhorn Theater: Approximately a 12-minute walk east, ideal for patrons attending community arts, dance performances, and theatrical showcases.
Bakery Square: Less than a 5-minute drive or direct bus ride east, housing major tech offices, casual eateries, and fitness facilities.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Vehicular access to the Luna Garage is direct from Baum Boulevard, a major arterial connector linking Oakland and Downtown Pittsburgh to the East End. Ingress lanes accommodate steady traffic, though drivers should anticipate moderate congestion during morning and evening rush hours when hospital shift changes and local commuter traffic converge. Egress onto Baum Blvd is managed via signalized or priority street junctions. For public transit riders, major Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) bus routes—notably the 71A and 86—run along Baum Blvd and Liberty Ave, while the East Busway (Negley Station) is located under a 10-minute walk away, providing rapid transit connections directly into Downtown Pittsburgh and Oakland.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Covered Multi-Level Parking: Complete overhead weather protection against winter snow, ice, and summer heat.
Automated Payment Stations: Easy-to-use walk-up pay stations and lane exit terminals accepting major credit cards and debit cards.
Safety & Monitoring: Equipped with overhead lighting throughout all tiers, closed-circuit security cameras (CCTV), and emergency call boxes.
Accessibility (ADA): Designated accessible parking spaces positioned near elevator banks and stairwells on ground and lower levels for step-free pedestrian movement.
Pedestrian Connectivity: Well-lit elevator lobbies and pedestrian exits opening toward Baum Blvd and adjacent medical offices.

Ideal For

Patients & Medical Visitors: Individuals attending appointments or visiting family at UPMC Shadyside, Hillman Cancer Center, and nearby outpatient clinics.
East End Commuters: Professionals and healthcare staff seeking dependable daily parking near Baum Boulevard and Centre Avenue.
Diners & Shoppers: Visitors exploring local restaurants, coffee shops, and retail stores across Bloomfield and East Liberty.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When planning your trip, consider arriving 10 to 15 minutes ahead of scheduled medical appointments to allow adequate time for parking, elevator travel, and walking to clinical suites. Keep your physical parking ticket safely inside your vehicle or wallet rather than on your dashboard where heat can damage thermal paper. If you are visiting during evening hours for dining or retail, take note of the level and section where you parked, as multi-level layouts can look similar after dark.