Facility Overview

Werner Lumber Ace Parking serves visitors and retail patrons at 1304 E Chocolate Avenue in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Configured as an open-air surface parking lot directly adjoining the historic Werner Lumber Company and Ace Hardware retail establishment, the facility provides prompt, at-grade vehicle accommodations right along Hershey’s primary commercial spine. Because the property is an open surface lot without overhead barriers, low-hanging pipes, or structural decks, it boasts virtually unlimited vertical clearance. This makes it exceptionally well suited not only for standard passenger cars, minivans, and compact crossovers, but also for full-sized pickup trucks, contractor rigs, high-roof work vans, and vehicles equipped with roof racks or utility trailers frequenting the home center.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Positioned along the vibrant East Chocolate Avenue (US Route 422) commercial corridor, this parking location provides swift access to local shops, regional services, and famous Hershey destinations. While situated slightly east of the downtown core, it is within minutes of the township’s most iconic points of interest:

• Downtown Hershey & The Hershey Story Museum: Located roughly 1.5 miles west, offering interactive exhibits, artisan shops, and heritage walking tours.
• Hersheypark, Hersheypark Stadium & GIANT Center: Situated approximately 2.5 to 3 miles northwest, hosting world-class roller coasters, major concert tours, and Hershey Bears AHL hockey games.
• Hershey Gardens & The Hotel Hershey: Located less than 3 miles away, featuring botanical displays, butterfly atriums, and panoramic views over the town.
• Local Dining & Cafes: Walking distance to neighborhood eateries, pizzerias, local bakeries, and casual diners lining East Chocolate Avenue.
• Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center: Less than a 10-minute drive southwest, serving as the region’s premier medical campus.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward via marked driveways connecting directly onto East Chocolate Avenue (U.S. Route 422), facilitating immediate eastbound travel toward Palmyra and Lebanon, or westbound transit directly through the heart of Hershey toward Harrisburg. The lot connects seamlessly with nearby arterial roadways including PA-39, PA-743, and Interstate 81/83 connectors via US-322. Public transit users benefit from regional bus routes operated by Capital Area Transit (CAT Route 322), which run along Chocolate Avenue connecting Lebanon County to Harrisburg via downtown Hershey.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Open-Air Surface Stalls: Unrestricted height clearance accommodating commercial contractors, heavy-duty pickups, and lifted SUVs.
• Designated Accessible Spaces: Clearly marked ADA-compliant parking stalls situated near the store entrance with flat, curb-free pedestrian paths.
• Well-Illuminated Lot: Exterior security lighting providing visibility during dawn, dusk, and evening retail visits.
• Spacious Maneuvering Lanes: Wide turning radiuses designed to accommodate vehicle maneuvering and the loading of bulky lumber, building supplies, and hardware.
• Direct Storefront Access: Immediate proximity to the Werner Lumber and Ace Hardware customer service desks and loading areas.

Ideal For

• Hardware & Home Improvement Shoppers: Customers loading tools, garden supplies, paints, lumber, and home maintenance goods.
• Contractors & Tradespeople: Professional builders requiring quick turnaround and plenty of vertical headroom for loaded trucks and work vans.
• East Hershey Commercial Visitors: Motorists patronizing neighboring local services, specialty retail shops, and dining establishments along the Route 422 corridor.

Visitor & Driver Tips

• Customer Priority: Parking spaces are designated primarily for patrons shopping at Werner Lumber and Ace Hardware; adhere strictly to posted parking signage and operational policies.
• Highway Traffic Ingress: East Chocolate Avenue experiences heavy traffic during peak morning and afternoon commute hours, as well as during summertime tourist rushes; exercise caution when making left turns out of the lot.
• Oversized Load Securement: Utilize the wider outer stalls of the lot if you need extra room for tying down building materials, ladders, or towing a utility trailer safely away from pedestrian walkways.