Our goal is to make sure every step of your health care experience at Ohio State is as pleasant and stress-free as possible. Every day, our campus is a bustling complex with over 100,000 doctors, nurses, researchers, medical students, support staff, patients and visitors coming and going. That’s why we want to do everything we can to help you find where you need to go, including the best options for parking.
- Off-campus parking: Health care locations off The Ohio State University campus have free surface lot parking. Search our locations page to get a full list of services, directions, visitor information and parking details for specific locations.
- On-campus parking: For on-campus parking, patients and visitors can pay a reduced parking fee by getting their ticket validated.
If you have mobility concerns, contact your doctor’s office prior to your appointment for recommendations on parking and arrival.
How to get discounted parking
Pay a reduced parking fee when you bring your ticket with you to your appointment and have it validated at any information desk.
Parking recommendations by destination
Here are the closest options for parking based on the location of your appointment. Please know you can choose to park in any open garage. If you don’t see your location listed below, go to our locations page.
| Location | Recommended garage |
|---|---|
| Emergency Department | 12th Ave. Garage |
| University Hospital | Wexner Medical Center Garage (with enclosed pedestrian bridge on the fourth level that connects to the hospital) |
| University Hospital – Rhodes Hall | SAFEAUTO Garage |
| University Hospital – Doan Hall | SAFEAUTO Garage |
| University Hospital – Pavilion (formerly named Brain and Spine Hospital) | SAFEAUTO Garage or 11th Ave. Garage |
| Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital | SAFEAUTO Garage |
| Dodd Rehabilitation Hospital | Wexner Medical Center Garage |
| Harding Hospital | 12th Ave. Garage |
| The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute | Wexner Medical Center Garage |
| The James Outpatient Care (Kenny Road) | The James Outpatient Care Garage |
Note: Health care locations off The Ohio State University campus have free surface lot parking.
Additional parking information
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center main campus offers valet services at each of the following locations:
- University Hospital
- Ohio State Emergency Department
- Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute
- University Hospital – Rhodes Hall
- University Hospital – Doan Hall
- University Hospital – Pavilion
As of Feb. 22, 2026, the cost for valet parking is $10 per day, and there is a maximum charge of $50 for five or more consecutive days. Valet accepts cash, credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
After your visit, you can request your vehicle by:
- Presenting your ticket at the cashier podium
- Calling the valet team using the phone number on your ticket
- Scanning the QR code on your ticket
- Using the “Text Down” feature listed on your ticket
Valet service is also available at Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care, Outpatient Care Dublin, Outpatient Care New Albany and East Hospital. Valet costs may vary by location.
Parking Garages
All parking garages at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center have designated accessible parking spaces and elevators available.
Have questions about parking?
If you have any questions about parking, you can call CampusParc 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 614-688-0000.
CampusParc is a private company that manages all parking facilities and daily operations throughout The Ohio State University.