Hospitals & Health Centers

The University of Michigan Hospitals & Health Centers (UMHHC) offer a variety of parking options for patients and visitors.

Hours of Operation

University Hospital/Taubman Center Parking Structure (Parking A) East Medical Center Drive

Parking A is located next to the front entrance of University Hospital and is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. The structure is staffed by parking attendants.

Cancer Center Parking Structure (Parking B) West Medical Center Drive

Parking B is located next to the Cancer Center and is intended for use by Cancer Center patients and the family and friends who accompany them to appointments. The structure is open 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and closed Sunday.

Cardiovascular Center Parking Structure (Parking C) Ann Street at Observatory Street

Parking C is located directly below the Cardiovascular Center (CVC) and is intended for use by CVC patients and visitors. The structure is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Patient/Visitor Parking Rates

Unstamped ticket (charged to general public, sale reps, contractors, temporary employees, staff, etc.):

$2.00 for first hour
$1.00 for each additional hour
$10.00 maximum for 24 hours

Stamped ticket (for patients, inpatient visitors):

$1.00 for first hour
$2.00 More than one hour to 24 hours maximum

To get your ticket stamped: take your ticket to the inpatient or outpatient unit visited, or to a Hospital Information Desk, for validating. Effective 10/1/06, at Mott Hospital, validation of tickets will be done at Visitor Badging Stations. Please note that there is still a parking fee for stamped tickets, but it is lower than the normal fee. Payment of the parking fee is required upon exit.

Inpatient Visitor Parking Pass

Frequent visitors to inpatient units may request a pre-approved parking pass from the inpatient unit (nurse, clerk or social worker) which will limit the daily parking expense to the stamped ticket rate. After that daily rate is paid, the visitor can come and go multiple times during the day and needs only to present the pass and the receipt of payment to the parking attendant for a free exit. Passes may be issued for a maximum of 14 calendar days. After that, you must request a new pass.

Fletcher Structure Patient Parking

At Fletcher Structure, a restricted cashier-attended parking operation is available exclusively for patients of the School of Dentistry and University Health Service from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. You must have your parking ticket validated at the clinic(s) in order to prove patient status. Violators are fined $25 in addition to the parking fee.

Financial Assistance

The UMHHC Guest Assistance office offers a special parking program for patients who meet specific income guidelines. Please call (734)764-6893 for more information.

Accepted Forms of Payment

Cash, check or credit card (Visa, Mastercard or Discover). Canadian currency or coin not accepted.

Valet Parking Service

Valet service is available, for a fee, for patients and visitors in some areas. Cars may be driven directly into the entrance drives at:

Hospital/Taubman Center

Monday - Friday 6:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

M.S. Mott Children's Hospital

Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday No valet service

Cancer Center

Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday No valet service

Cardiovascular Center

Monday - Friday 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

MRI Special Needs Parking

MRI patients with special parking needs may apply to get a permit that allows them to park in the MRI/Radiation Therapy (M7) lot. This lot is located just west of the Emergency Room entrance on East Medical Center Drive. Parking is allowed in spaces #8, 9, 10 or 11 only. Each space is identified with blue MRI signs. This is a metered lot with a fee of $.90 per hour. You should expect to be in MRI approximately 2-3 hours. These special permits must be displayed hanging from the rear view mirror of the vehicle. It is not acceptable to display the permit in any other manner; otherwise a parking citation may be issued.

Parking for People with Disabilities

Handicap Parking

Handicap parking spaces are available at both parking structures. The prevailing fees apply. The only exception is for individuals with a "FREE PARKING" decal affixed to their State-issued handicap placard.

Oversized Vehicle Parking

At the Hospital/Taubman Center Structure (Parking A), the vehicle height clearance is 7 feet. At the Cancer Center Structure (Parking B), the vehicle height clearance is 8'2". Oversized vehicles can park at a metered surface lot across from Parking A. You can also purchase daily parking permits for $2.00 from the Entrance Program, located just inside the entrance at University Hospital Circle Drive. Call (734)936-6641 for more information.

Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parking

RV parking is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Spaces may not be reserved, and there is no guarantee of space availability. RV's can park in the M29 lot on Nichols Drive (near the Arboretum). Vehicles must be self-contained and are prohibited from discharging liquid of any kind. Daily parking permits are required and may be purchased for $2.00 from the Entrance Program, which is located just inside the entrance at the University Hospital Circle Drive. Please call (734) 936-6641 for more information.