Spectrum Health Parking College at Michigan (SB, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, Michigan, USA
Patient & Employee Parking for the East Medical Mile Campus
Type: Hospital Employee & Patient Parking Ramp (Ramp 3)
This is a large multi-storey parking garage, officially designated as “Ramp 3,” located at the intersection of College Avenue and Michigan Street on the Corewell Health (formerly Spectrum Health) medical campus. This facility serves a dual purpose: it provides permitted parking for a large number of hospital employees and medical staff, while also offering designated public parking for patients and visitors accessing the specific medical buildings it is connected to, such as the Cook Institute and certain outpatient clinics. It is a critical facility for the eastern portion of the Medical Mile campus.
Open: 24/7
The ramp is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to support the 24/7 operations of the hospital and to provide access for patients and employees at all times.
Rating: 4.1/5.0 (Google Reviews)
This ramp is generally rated positively. Users find it convenient for appointments in the specific buildings it serves. It is described as being clean and well-structured. As with other hospital parking facilities, the primary criticism from public users is often the cost of parking.
Pricing & Permits
The facility has a hybrid pricing model. A large portion of the ramp is reserved for Corewell Health employees, who pay for parking via payroll deduction for their assigned permit. The public sections operate on a paid parking basis, with hourly rates up to a daily maximum. Payment is made at kiosks upon exiting. Parking validation and discount programmes are available for patients visiting specific clinics served by this ramp; it is essential to inquire about these programmes at the clinic’s reception desk.Capacity & Physical Features
Ramp 3 is a very large facility with a capacity for over 1,000 vehicles. Its most important feature is its direct skywalk connections to the medical buildings on the east side of College Avenue, including the Cook Institute and other research and clinical facilities. This provides a safe, indoor route for patients and staff, eliminating the need to cross busy streets at ground level.Accessibility
The ramp is fully ADA-compliant, with numerous designated accessible parking spaces for both patients and employees, located in prime positions near the lifts and skywalk entrances.
EV Infrastructure
This modern hospital ramp is equipped with Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations, serving as a key amenity for both the public and the hospital’s employees.
Peak Times & Occupancy
The ramp is consistently busy during weekday business hours (approximately 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM), with a high volume of both employee and patient traffic. The segregated design ensures that public parking areas are reserved for patients and visitors, but these sections can fill up during peak clinic hours.Walkability Score and Locations: 82 (Very Walkable)
The location is highly walkable within the Medical Mile campus. Once parked, the entire eastern portion of the campus is accessible on foot via sidewalks and the skywalk system. It is not within a practical walking distance of the central downtown core.
Nearby Amenities
The primary amenities are the world-class medical, research, and educational facilities of the Corewell Health campus and the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.
Alternative Parking Comparison
This ramp is the designated parking for specific buildings on the east side of the campus. Patients visiting these buildings should use this ramp. For the main Butterworth Hospital or the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, other ramps (like Ramp 2 or Ramp 7) are the designated and more convenient visitor options. It is important for visitors to follow signs to the correct ramp for their destination.Important Notices
If you are a patient or visitor, be sure to follow the signs for “Patient Parking” within the ramp to avoid parking in an employee-only section. Always bring your parking ticket with you for payment and potential validation at your clinic.Maintenance
The facility is maintained to a high hospital standard by Corewell Health, with a focus on cleanliness, safety, and security.Expert Tips
Before your appointment, confirm which parking ramp is the recommended one for the specific building you are visiting. Using the correct ramp will save you a significant amount of walking. If you are eligible for parking validation, it can result in substantial savings.
Future Developments
Corewell Health will continue to maintain and upgrade its parking infrastructure, which may include adding more EV chargers or implementing new technologies to improve the parking experience for both patients and staff.
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