Children’s Hospital Deck Parking, Map & Directions

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Parking Guide · Akron Children’s Hospital · P1 Bowery Deck

Children’s Hospital Parking Deck address, map, directions, validation, rates, accessible parking, valet, and hospital entry tips

Children’s Hospital Parking Deck usually refers to Akron Children’s Hospital P1 Bowery Parking Deck at 199 W. Bowery Street, Akron, OH 44308. It is across from the Akron Children’s Akron Campus and is commonly used for outpatient visits in the Considine Professional Building.

Use this guide to pick the right parking deck, find the correct entrance, understand validation, use accessible parking, handle after-9 p.m. arrivals, reach Public Safety, and walk from the parking deck to the hospital or clinic area.

Open Map to P1 Bowery Deck Official Parking Info Public Safety: 330-543-8181 Directions Steps
Emergency or medical concern? Parking information should never delay care. If a child has a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go directly to the nearest emergency department. For Akron Children’s Emergency Department patients, follow emergency signs and use the emergency entrance or valet when available.
Deck name P1 Bowery Parking Deck

Often searched as Children’s Hospital Parking Deck or Bowery Street parking deck.

Address 199 W. Bowery St.

Akron, OH 44308, near Akron Children’s Akron Campus.

Best for Outpatient visits

Akron Children’s encourages Bowery Deck for outpatient visits in the Considine Professional Building.

Deck hours 24 hours

Akron Children’s says all Akron campus parking decks are open 24 hours.

Validation Family parking free

Immediate patient families receive free parking and should request validation to avoid unexpected charges.

Public Safety 330-543-8181

Use for escorts, special parking needs, vehicle assistance, or safety concerns.

Start here: is P1 Bowery Parking Deck the right Children’s Hospital deck?

Akron Children’s has more than one parking deck on the Akron campus. The right deck depends on your destination and time of arrival.

Your visit type Best parking choice What to confirm before arriving
Outpatient visit in Considine Professional Building P1 Bowery Parking Deck, 199 W. Bowery St. Clinic floor, appointment time, validation desk, and whether the Level 3 entrance is open during your visit window.
Inpatient visit or late-night hospital entry P2 Exchange Parking Deck, 348 Locust St. Akron Children’s says after 9 p.m. visitors should use Exchange Deck for direct hospital entry.
Emergency Department patient Emergency Department entrance or ER valet when available Follow Emergency signs first. Free ER valet is listed on Akron Children’s parking page during posted valet times.
Clinic with department-specific parking instructions Use the parking deck shown on your department/location page Some departments list recommended parking, bridge route, building entrance, and check-in desk.
Wheelchair, mobility, or special parking need Any Akron campus deck with accessible spaces, then call Public Safety if extra help is needed Accessible parking is listed on all levels of the decks; special parking needs can be arranged through Public Safety or Social Work.
Simple rule: Use P1 Bowery Deck for daytime outpatient/Considine visits, P2 Exchange Deck for inpatient visits and arrivals after 9 p.m., and the Emergency Department entrance for ER care.

Directions to Children’s Hospital Parking Deck at 199 W. Bowery Street

Use this step-by-step route when your clinic, appointment reminder, or hospital page lists P1 Bowery Parking Deck.

Enter this destination in your GPS. Use 199 W. Bowery Street, Akron, OH 44308, not only “Children’s Hospital,” because the hospital campus has multiple entrances and parking decks.
Look for P1 Bowery Parking Deck signs. Akron Children’s Public Safety lists P1 Bowery Deck on W. Bowery Street between W. State and W. Exchange.
Pull a ticket if the gate requires one. Keep the ticket with you. Immediate patient families should request validation at an eligible information desk before leaving.
Park near the level that best matches your building route. For many Considine/Outpatient routes, Level 3 access is helpful, but follow current signs and staff instructions.
Follow signs to Considine Professional Building or the bridge route. Some hospital instructions tell patients to enter the Considine building on Level 3 and use the bridge route toward the Main Hospital.
Stop at the correct check-in desk. Check in at the department, clinic, Admitting, registration, or information desk listed on your appointment instructions.
Validate before exiting when eligible. Immediate patient families receive free parking but are encouraged to request validation to avoid unexpected charges.
Navigation warning: If your appointment is after 9 p.m. or you need direct hospital entry, Akron Children’s instructs visitors to use the Exchange Deck rather than relying on Bowery/Considine entry.

Akron Children’s parking decks: P1 Bowery, P2 Exchange, and P3 Buchtel

The Children’s Hospital deck name can be confusing because the Akron campus has three decks.

Deck Address / entry clue Best use
P1 Bowery Parking Deck 199 W. Bowery St., Akron, OH 44308. Outpatient visits, Considine Professional Building, and departments that specifically list Bowery Deck.
P2 Exchange Parking Deck 348 Locust St., Akron, OH 44302. Entry on Locust Street between Cedar and Exchange. Inpatient visits, after-9 p.m. arrivals, and direct hospital entry via Level 3 bridge.
P3 Buchtel Parking Deck 201 West Buchtel Avenue, Akron, OH 44302. Use when a department page, hospital map, staff member, or appointment instruction specifically recommends Buchtel Deck.
Emergency Department valet / entrance Follow Emergency Department signs at Akron Children’s Akron Campus. Emergency Department patients, especially during posted free ER valet hours.
Appointment tip: Before leaving, check your department’s location page or appointment reminder. Akron Children’s says every hospital department page includes a location section with recommended parking options.

Children’s Hospital Parking Deck hours, rates, validation, and payment

Parking rules differ for immediate patient families, other visitors, emergency valet, and after-hours deck exit.

Parking topic Current guidance What to do
Deck hours Akron Children’s says all Akron campus parking decks are open 24 hours. You can enter a deck at any time, but your building entrance may not be open at all hours.
Immediate patient family parking Immediate family members receive free parking regardless of visit length. Ask for validation at a listed information desk before exiting.
Other visitors Other visitors may be charged a maximum of $4 after a four-hour grace period. Keep your ticket and pay at the automated exit if not validated.
Payment methods Akron Children’s says exit gates are automated and cash or credit cards are accepted. Have your ticket, validation, cash, or card ready before leaving the deck.
Exit gates overnight Akron Children’s says exit gates in all parking decks are open every day from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. Still keep your ticket and follow signs; rules can change during maintenance or special circumstances.
Accessible parking Handicapped-accessible parking is listed as available on all levels of the parking decks. Use a valid placard/plate and choose the level closest to your building route or bridge entrance.
Special parking needs Akron Children’s says special parking needs can be arranged through Public Safety or Social Work. Call Public Safety at 330-543-8181 or ask Social Work at 330-543-8830.
Validation locations listed by Akron Children’s: Considine Professional Building 2nd and 3rd floor; Main Hospital Building 2nd floor revolving door entrance; Main Hospital Building 3rd floor atrium; Main Hospital Building 3rd floor near Kids’ Café entrance; Kay Jewelers Pavilion 2nd and 3rd floor.

Walking from P1 Bowery Parking Deck to the hospital or clinic

The best walking path depends on the appointment location, deck level, and whether the Considine entrance is open.

For Considine visits
Park in P1 Bowery Deck and follow signs into the Considine Professional Building. Many outpatient clinics route through this building.
For Main Hospital access
Some Akron Children’s instructions describe entering Considine on Level 3 and taking the second bridge to the Main Hospital.
For Admitting
Appointment instructions may direct families to Admitting on the 3rd floor in the Main Hospital. Follow current signs once inside.
For late arrivals
If you arrive after 9 p.m., use Exchange Deck because Akron Children’s says it provides direct hospital entry after Bowery/Considine access may be closed.
If lost inside
Use an information desk, security officer, department phone number, or Public Safety dispatch for directions.
Wayfinding tip: Take a photo of your parking level, elevator bank, and nearest sign before leaving your car. This helps when returning after a long appointment or overnight visit.

After-hours parking and hospital entry after 9 p.m.

Late-night arrivals are the easiest time to choose the wrong entrance. Use the route Akron Children’s recommends for direct entry.

Use Exchange Deck after 9 p.m.

Akron Children’s parking guidance says visitors arriving after 9 p.m. should park in the Exchange Deck so they have direct entry to the hospital.

Level 3 bridge access

The entrance screening FAQ lists the Exchange Street parking deck Level 3 bridge as a 24/7 screening/entry route.

ER patients

Emergency Department patients should follow Emergency Department signs and use the ED entrance. The ED entrance is listed as 24/7 for ED patients.

Need an escort?

If you feel unsafe, are leaving late, or need assistance getting to a vehicle, call Public Safety at 330-543-8181 or ask the nearest staff member.

Late arrival warning: Do not assume the Bowery/Considine entrance will be open late. If your appointment, discharge, or visit is late at night, plan around the Exchange Deck route unless staff instructs otherwise.

Valet parking at Akron Children’s: ER and Considine

Valet can be useful for emergency visits, mobility limits, weather, or short drop-offs, but hours and fees differ.

Valet option Akron Children’s listed guidance Best use
Emergency Room valet Free valet parking is listed for ER patients Monday at 9 a.m. through Saturday at 7 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Use for Emergency Department patients when valet is operating and symptoms require quick access.
After ER valet hours If leaving the ED when valet is not operating, courtesy escorts are available by calling Public Safety or checking with the officer at the metal detector. Ask for help if you need to retrieve the vehicle, move slowly, or leave late at night.
Considine Professional Building valet Valet parking is also listed at the Considine Professional Building entrance with a $4 fee. Use for daytime outpatient visits when valet is easier than parking in the deck.
Valet check: Valet hours can change during holidays, maintenance, construction, weather, or staffing changes. Call before relying on valet for a time-sensitive visit.

Accessible parking, wheelchairs, escorts, and special parking needs

Families with mobility, medical-device, stroller, oxygen, or post-procedure needs should plan parking before arrival.

Accessible spaces

Akron Children’s parking guidance states that handicapped-accessible parking is available on all levels of the parking decks.

Special parking help

Special parking needs can be arranged through Public Safety at 330-543-8181 or Social Work at 330-543-8830.

Courtesy escorts

Public Safety provides courtesy services. Ask for a safety escort if leaving late, navigating with medical equipment, or feeling unsafe.

Vehicle help

Public Safety describes courtesy services such as battery jumps and vehicle lockouts. Call dispatch if you need assistance.

Mobility tip: If the child uses a wheelchair, stroller, oxygen, feeding pump, crutches, cast, or medical device, ask the clinic which parking level and entrance gives the shortest indoor route.

Drop-off, pickup, and returning to your vehicle

Drop-off rules can change with traffic, construction, weather, and hospital screening locations.

Use the entrance tied to the visit. For Emergency Department care, follow ED signs. For Considine outpatient care, use Bowery/Considine instructions when open. For late-night hospital access, use Exchange Deck.
Do not block ambulance, valet, or patient-loading lanes. If you need time to unload a child, stroller, wheelchair, or equipment, ask staff where short-term stopping is allowed.
Send one adult to park when possible. If two adults are present, one can check in with the child while the other parks and validates the ticket.
Save your parking location. Take a photo of the level, row, stair/elevator bank, and deck name so you can return quickly.
Ask before leaving if you need an escort. Public Safety can help with safety escorts and some vehicle-assistance needs.
Discharge pickup tip: If you are picking up after surgery, imaging, admission, or an overnight stay, ask staff which entrance is easiest before moving the car.

Departments and destinations commonly linked to Bowery Deck

P1 Bowery Parking Deck is commonly used for outpatient and Considine Professional Building destinations, but always check your exact department page.

Destination type Why P1 Bowery may be useful What to verify
Considine Professional Building clinics Bowery Deck connects conveniently to Considine routes used by many outpatient departments. Clinic floor, Level 3 access, information desk location, and validation point.
Outpatient appointments Akron Children’s encourages Bowery Deck for outpatient visits in the Considine Professional Building. Your department’s recommended deck, arrival time, and check-in location.
Sleep study or late clinic instructions Some instructions list Bowery Deck and Level 3 bridge access before evening closure times. If arriving after 9 p.m., use Exchange Deck unless staff gives different instructions.
Main Hospital from Bowery side Some routes use Considine entry and a bridge toward the Main Hospital. Whether the bridge/entrance is open and whether your destination is better served by Exchange Deck.
Emergency Department P1 may not be the best choice for emergency care. Follow ED signs and use emergency valet or ED entrance guidance.

Public Safety, escorts, lockouts, and parking help

Akron Children’s Public Safety can help families with practical parking and campus safety needs.

Dispatch phone
Safety escorts
Ask for an escort if you are leaving late, feel unsafe, have a mobility concern, or are returning to a vehicle after an extended visit.
Vehicle help
Public Safety describes courtesy services that can include battery jumps and vehicle lockouts.
Special parking needs
Special parking needs can be arranged through Public Safety or Social Work when a child or caregiver needs extra help.
Emergencies
For medical emergencies, use 911 or the Emergency Department. Public Safety parking help is not a substitute for emergency medical care.

Children’s Hospital Parking Deck map and hospital map

Use the parking-deck map for GPS, then use hospital signs once you arrive.

P1 Bowery Parking Deck

Akron Children’s Hospital P1 Bowery Parking Deck
199 W. Bowery Street
Akron, OH 44308
Public Safety: 330-543-8181

Use this map for Bowery Deck / Children’s Hospital Parking Deck directions.

Akron Children’s Akron Campus

Akron Children’s Akron Campus
214 West Bowery Street
Akron, OH 44308
Main phone: 330-543-1000

Use this map for the hospital campus itself, then follow signs to your department or parking deck.

Common Children’s Hospital parking mistakes to avoid

Small parking mistakes can add stress before a medical visit. Check these before leaving home.

Mistake Why it causes problems Better step
Searching only “Children’s Hospital” in GPS It may route to the hospital entrance instead of P1 Bowery Deck. Use 199 W. Bowery St. for P1 Bowery Deck.
Using P1 for late-night hospital entry Bowery/Considine entry may not provide direct after-hours access. Use P2 Exchange Deck after 9 p.m. unless staff instructs otherwise.
Forgetting validation Immediate patient families receive free parking, but Akron Children’s encourages validation to avoid unexpected charges. Ask at an eligible information desk before leaving.
Assuming all visitors park free Other visitors may be charged up to $4 after a four-hour grace period. Keep the ticket and confirm whether you qualify for validation.
Parking before checking the department page Some departments recommend a different deck for shorter walking distance. Open your department’s location section before driving.
Not planning for accessibility needs Medical equipment, wheelchairs, strollers, or post-procedure fatigue can make the wrong route difficult. Call Public Safety or the clinic for the easiest entrance and accessible route.

Official source checklist for Children’s Hospital Parking Deck

Use these sources for final verification because parking routes, construction, validation desks, entrance hours, and valet services can change.

Source What it verifies When to use it
Akron Children’s Parking P1, P2, P3 deck guidance, 24-hour deck access, validation, rates, valet, accessible parking, payment, and after-hours Exchange Deck routing. Use before driving to any Akron Children’s Akron campus parking deck.
Akron Children’s Akron Campus Hospital address, main phone, P1 Bowery Deck, P2 Exchange Deck, and campus parking links. Use to confirm the hospital location and parking options near your appointment.
Department of Public Safety Public Safety dispatch, safety escorts, vehicle assistance, and visitor parking locations. Use for escort, lockout, jump-start, safety, or special parking help.
Screening entrance FAQ Exchange Deck Level 3 bridge 24/7 access, Emergency Department entrance 24/7 for ED patients, and Bowery/Considine entrance timing. Use when arriving after hours or checking which entrance is open.
Downtown Akron Children’s Hospital Parking Deck listing 199 W. Bowery St. address, 24/7 listing, and 890-space parking-deck detail. Use as a downtown parking reference, while relying on hospital pages for patient/family rules.
Independent guide notice: USHospitalGuides.com is not Akron Children’s Hospital, Akron Children’s Public Safety, a parking operator, or an emergency service. Always follow current hospital signs, staff instructions, gate instructions, and official hospital parking pages.

Children’s Hospital Parking Deck FAQs

Common questions about Akron Children’s P1 Bowery Parking Deck, directions, validation, rates, accessible parking, valet, and after-hours entry.

1. What is the Children’s Hospital Parking Deck address?
The Children’s Hospital Parking Deck commonly refers to Akron Children’s P1 Bowery Parking Deck at 199 W. Bowery Street, Akron, OH 44308.
2. Is P1 Bowery Parking Deck open 24 hours?
Yes. Akron Children’s says all Akron campus parking decks are open 24 hours, but building entrances and bridge access may vary by time of day.
3. Which Akron Children’s parking deck should I use for outpatient visits?
Akron Children’s encourages families to use the Bowery Deck for outpatient visits in the Considine Professional Building.
4. Which deck should I use for inpatient visits or after 9 p.m.?
Akron Children’s encourages Exchange Deck for inpatient visits and says visitors arriving after 9 p.m. should use Exchange Deck for direct entry to the hospital.
5. Is parking free for patient families at Akron Children’s?
Immediate patient families receive free parking regardless of visit length, but they should request validation at an eligible information desk to avoid unexpected charges.
6. How much do other visitors pay for parking?
Akron Children’s states that other visitors are charged a maximum of $4 for parking after a four-hour grace period.
7. Where can I get parking validation?
Validation is listed at Considine Professional Building 2nd and 3rd floor, Main Hospital Building 2nd floor revolving door entrance, Main Hospital Building 3rd floor atrium, Main Hospital Building 3rd floor near Kids’ Café entrance, and Kay Jewelers Pavilion 2nd and 3rd floor.
8. Does the Children’s Hospital Parking Deck have accessible parking?
Yes. Akron Children’s says handicapped-accessible parking is available on all levels of the Akron campus parking decks.
9. Is valet parking available at Akron Children’s?
Free valet parking is listed for Emergency Room patients during posted ER valet hours. Valet is also listed at the Considine Professional Building entrance with a $4 fee.
10. Who do I call for parking help, escorts, or vehicle assistance?
Call Akron Children’s Public Safety dispatch at 330-543-8181 for parking help, safety escorts, special parking needs, vehicle lockouts, or battery-jump assistance.