Piedmont Henry Hospital will start charging a nominal fee for patient and visitor parking starting on Tuesday, June 1.

The parking areas at Piedmont Henry have often been used as overflow parking from nearby businesses or as a park and ride location because of the hospital’s proximity to the interstate. By using physical barriers, Piedmont Henry is able to prevent unauthorized use of parking spaces, while also protecting the spaces for the patients and visitors who should be parking in those areas. The fences, lights, cameras and gates also will improve campus security for all.

“As one of the busiest hospitals in the Piedmont system, we know that parking for patients and visitors is often a challenge,” said Lily Henson, M.D., CEO of Piedmont Henry Hospital. “We have now reserved certain areas exclusively for patients and visitors which will provide additional security and allow our community better access when they visit our facility.”

Patients and visitors will have exclusive parking in the Education Building Lot, the South Visitor Lot and levels B through D of the parking deck. The fees for parking in these areas are: free for the first 20 minutes, $2 for 21 minutes to two hours, $4 for two to four hours, and $5 for over four hours with a maximum of $5 per day. Physicians and staff will not be allowed to park in areas reserved for patients and visitors and must park in designated areas more distanced from the hospital.

“Parking is a safety issue and our goal is to make sure that the spaces closest to the hospital entrances are available for our patients and visitors,” said Dr. Henson. “Paid parking ensures that these spaces remain available and provides for the additional measures needed for security and patient experience.”

For more information about Piedmont Henry, visit piedmont.org/henry.