Parking Near The Ottawa Hospital - Riverside Campus, Billings Bridge
Where Can I Park for The Ottawa Hospital - Riverside Campus?
Visitor parking is at the front of the 1919 Riverside building, accessed from Riverside Drive because Smyth access is permanently closed. Pay-by-licence-plate meters accept tap-and-go payment, with rates from $4.25 for 30 minutes to a daily maximum of $15. Accessible bays near building entrances make the main entrance lots practical for step-free access.
- Address
- 1967 Riverside Drive
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking in Ottawa's Dowtown - 150 Isabella St., 1.3 km (16 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Mooney's Bay station, 2.5 km (31 min walk)
Parking Near Billings Bridge
The entrance of a hospital building Photo: Pexels / yachao liu
Hospital Parking at the Riverside Campus
The Ottawa Hospital’s Riverside Campus uses surface parking beside its clinical buildings. Visitor parking was relocated to the front of the 1919 Riverside building and is accessed from Riverside Drive after access from Smyth was permanently closed (ottawahospital.on.ca).
The hospital uses pay-by-licence-plate parking meters, with tap-and-go payment available across its campuses (preciseparklink.com). Visitor parking rates range from $4.25 for 30 minutes to a daily maximum of $15 (ctvnews.ca). Accessible bays are positioned for visitors who need step-free access near the building entrances, making the main entrance lots the practical choice for mobility-focused visits.
Arriving for Appointments and Emergency Care on Riverside Drive
For a scheduled appointment, use the visitor area at the front of the 1919 Riverside building and approach from Riverside Drive.
Repair work at the General Campus parking garage can cause parking delays, although that notice concerns the General Campus rather than this Riverside site (ottawahospital.on.ca). The Riverside campus is in Alta Vista near Billings Bridge, at 1967 Riverside Drive.
Parksy Spaces Near the Riverside Campus for Longer Stays
For a longer visit, a monthly space at 1312 Bank St is 1.0 km away and costs $150 a month. A monthly space at 117 Hopewell Avenue is 1.6 km away and also costs $150 a month. Both are better suited to repeated appointments, residents needing regular hospital access, or staff and shift workers than to a short drop-in visit.
A space at 150 Isabella St is 1.3 km away at $3.99 an hour. A private space 1.5 km away costs $10 a day. Spaces 1.6 km away include a parking lot at $2.70 an hour and a space at 117 Hopewell Avenue at $2.70 an hour. The two Hopewell options suit different patterns: the hourly space suits an occasional visit, while the monthly option is more practical for a recurring roster.
Public Transport to the Riverside Campus From Billings Bridge
Mooney’s Bay station is the nearest listed station, 2.5 km from the hospital and a 31-minute walk. The distance makes rail useful when you want to avoid driving, but the final walk is a substantial part of the journey. The hospital is 790 m from Billings Bridge centre, placing local connections and services within a closer reach than the nearest station.
Bus services along Riverside Drive and the Alta Vista area provide the most direct public-transport approach to the address at 1967 Riverside Drive. Use the stop serving the hospital or the closest Riverside Drive stop, then follow the signed pedestrian approach to the campus. Mooney’s Bay is the station to use when rail is part of the trip, while Billings Bridge is the nearer local reference point for bus connections.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for The Ottawa Hospital - Riverside Campus?
Visitor parking is at the front of the 1919 Riverside building, accessed from Riverside Drive because Smyth access is permanently closed. Pay-by-licence-plate meters accept tap-and-go payment, with rates from $4.25 for 30 minutes to a daily maximum of $15. Accessible bays near building entrances make the main entrance lots practical for step-free access.
What Are the Parking Rates at the Riverside Campus?
Visitor parking uses pay-by-licence-plate meters, with tap-and-go payment available. Rates range from $4.25 for 30 minutes to a daily maximum of $15. For longer stays, a monthly space at 1312 Bank St costs $150 a month and is 1.0 km away, while a monthly space at 117 Hopewell Avenue costs $150 a month and is 1.6 km away.
How Do I Reach the Riverside Campus Visitor Parking Area?
For a scheduled appointment, use the visitor area at the front of the 1919 Riverside building and approach from Riverside Drive. Access from Smyth was permanently closed. The campus is at 1967 Riverside Drive in Alta Vista near Billings Bridge, and the main entrance lots are the practical choice for visitors needing step-free access.
What Parking Options Suit Longer or Repeated Visits?
Monthly parking is suited to repeated appointments, residents needing regular hospital access, or staff and shift workers. A monthly space at 1312 Bank St is 1.0 km away for $150 a month. A monthly space at 117 Hopewell Avenue is 1.6 km away and also costs $150 a month. Occasional visits can use hourly spaces.
What Nearby Parking Alternatives Are Available?
Nearby alternatives include a space at 150 Isabella St, 1.3 km away at $3.99 an hour, and a private space 1.5 km away for $10 a day. At 1.6 km, a parking lot and a space at 117 Hopewell Avenue cost $2.70 an hour. The Hopewell hourly space suits occasional visits, while the monthly option suits recurring rosters.
What Public Transport Options Are Available to the Riverside Campus?
Bus services along Riverside Drive and in Alta Vista provide the most direct public-transport approach to 1967 Riverside Drive. Mooney’s Bay station is the nearest listed station, 2.5 km away and a 31-minute walk. Billings Bridge centre is 790 m from the hospital and is the nearer local reference point for bus connections.
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