Do you have an issue with parking availability at your local VA Hospital?

SPC Darin Taylor — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 16:44:53 -0400

When I have an appointment at the VA Hospital in Memphis, TN, I always have to drive around for hours to find a parking spot. I would like to know if anyone else has the same issue at their VA Hospitals.

Response by SSgt Gregory Guina made Aug 9 at 2014 5:00 PM

SSgt Gregory Guina — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 17:00:10 -0400

While I am not sure about the VA hospitals the Balboa hospital in San Diego has a horrible parking situation. Additionally the hospital in Camp Pendleton did as well prior to the new one being opened.

Response by SPC Darin Taylor made Aug 10 at 2014 10:30 AM

SPC Darin Taylor — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 10:30:05 -0400

I believe that one of the major issues with parking at a VA Hospital is due to under staffing and over booking. It seems that many Veterans are scheduled during the same time frame and then have to wait for hours past their appointment time to be seen by their Doctor.

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Aug 10 at 2014 10:33 AM

MSG Wade Huffman — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 10:33:40 -0400

Dayton, OH VAMC has some issues with parking, but mostly as a result of numerous construction projects. There IS parking, but not convenient parking. For those with mobility challenges, they do offer valet parking (free).

Response by GySgt William Hardy made Aug 10 at 2014 12:05 PM

GySgt William Hardy — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 12:05:42 -0400

I have never had a parking issue with either my VA Clinic or the VA Hospital in Memphis. As a matter of fact, the last time I visited the Memphis VA, I had to park way out on the fringe. After walking about 50 feet, a "courtesy" vehicle stopped and picked me up and took me the door. I have an appointment coming up at the hospital shortly and I will see if anything has changed. Been great so far.

Response by PO2 Nicole Lafontaine-Ross made Aug 11 at 2014 11:27 AM

PO2 Nicole Lafontaine-Ross — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 11:27:36 -0400

I live in OKC and parking is a nightmare. I have to leave an hour earlier for my appointments just to be on time just because of the parking situation.