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Parking at The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute

Learn where to park when visiting any of the OSUCCC – James locations.

Parking at The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute

Everything you need to know about parking at our main campus hospital or The James Outpatient Care

As the third largest cancer hospital in the country, you need to know that everyone at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) is committed to your comfort and care. This extends beyond the walls of our doctor’s offices and starts with giving you as stress-free an arrival as possible, including ease of 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 doctors’ office prior to your appointment for recommendations on parking and arrival.

Where to park

Handicapped (accessible) parking

Handicapped (ADA accessible) parking is available at all health care locations. Please note, you’ll need to pay the posted hourly parking rates and display your state-issued disability placard.

Parking recommendations by destination

Here are the best options for parking based on the location of your appointment. These recommendations are based on proximity. 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
The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute Wexner Medical Center Garage
The James Outpatient Care (Kenny Road) The James Outpatient Care Garage
The James Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care Free surface lot (adjacent to building)
University Hospital SAFEAUTO Garage
Brain and Spine Hospital SAFEAUTO Garage or 11th Ave. Garage
Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital SAFEAUTO Garage
Brain and Spine Hospital SAFEAUTO Garage or 11th Ave. Garage

Note: Health care locations off The Ohio State University campus have free surface lot parking.

Parking validation

Pay a reduced parking fee with validated ticket. Bring your ticket with you to your appointment and have it validated at any information desk. Any patient and visitor can have their parking validated.
 
Free patient courtesy shuttles provide transportation for patients and their visitors to and from medical center garages and hospital buildings. To request a ride, please visit any information desk or call 614-293-8669.

For most patients and visitors, self-parking in a garage with a validated parking ticket is the most cost-effective option.

Parking garage costs

Parking costs are set by CampusParc, a private company that manages all parking facilities on the campus of The Ohio State University. To find current rates, please visit the CampusParc website.

Valet parking

Select locations offer valet parking services. As of June 1, 2024, the cost is $10 per day for valet parking. Call your doctor’s office, prior to your appointment, if you have mobility needs or questions.

Parking on Ohio State football game days

What patients and hospital visitors need to know if coming to medical center campus on an Ohio State football game day. Learn more about parking on game days.

Parking Garages

All parking garages at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center have designated accessible parking spaces and elevators available.

Wexner Medical Center Garage
527 W. 10th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
Directions

SAFEAUTO Garage
1585 Westpark St.
Columbus, OH 43210
Directions

The James Outpatient Care Garage
2061 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43210
Directions

11th Avenue Garage
229 W. 11th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
Directions


12th Avenue Garage
340 W. 12th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
Directions

 

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.