Facility Overview
Situated near the northern gateway of Salt Lake City\'s charming Sugar House neighborhood, the parking facility at 1621 S 1100 E (also referenced at 1133 E 1700 S) provides accessible, convenient parking for patrons visiting local businesses, neighborhood services, and nearby academic hubs. This open-air surface lot features an uncomplicated ground-level layout with clearly painted stalls and wide navigational lanes. Because it is an open surface facility with no overhead decks or low-clearance parking structures, it effortlessly accommodates standard passenger sedans, crossovers, full-sized pickup trucks, tall SUVs, and utility vans without height restriction concerns.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
The lot enjoys a strategic position at the bustling intersection of 1100 East and 1700 South, placing visitors within walking distance or a brief drive to some of Salt Lake City\'s most beloved destinations:
- Westminster University: Located roughly 0.6 miles to the east (approx. 10 to 12 minutes on foot), making this a convenient waypoint for campus visits, lectures, and collegiate athletic events.
- Sugar House Commercial District: Less than a mile south along 1100 East, offering premier dining, craft breweries, boutique shopping, and entertainment hubs centered around 2100 South.
- Sugar House Park: Situated approximately 1.2 miles southeast, this expansive 110-acre green space is renowned for running loops, pond views, and summer community gatherings.
- Forest Dale Golf Course: Just under 1 mile southwest, Utah\'s oldest golf course offers scenic greens for golf enthusiasts.
- Local Dining & Coffee: Immediate neighborhood access to popular local eateries, bakeries, and coffee shops nestled along 1700 South and 1100 East.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Ingress and egress are straightforward, with curb-cut entrances providing direct access from both South 1100 East and East 1700 South. Drivers can easily route to major arterial roads: Interstate 80 is accessible within five minutes via the 1300 East or 700 East interchanges, allowing rapid travel to Downtown Salt Lake City, the University of Utah, or the Wasatch Mountain ski canyons. Public transit riders will appreciate nearby Utah Transit Authority (UTA) bus stops along 1700 South (Route 17) and 1300 East (Route 220), facilitating effortless connections across the Salt Lake Valley and to the S-Line Sugar House Streetcar.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Open-air ground-level parking with zero height clearance limitations
- Designated ADA accessible parking stalls conveniently located near entrances
- Wide drive aisles allowing smooth two-way vehicular flow and easy stall turnaround
- Commercial exterior lighting fixtures providing nighttime visibility
- Seamless pedestrian connectivity to surrounding sidewalks and neighborhood crosswalks
- Mobile app or pay-by-plate digital signage where paid parking enforcement applies
Ideal For
- Students, faculty, and visitors heading to Westminster University campus
- Patrons dining or shopping at local specialty businesses along the 1100 East and 1700 South corridors
- Commuters seeking convenient park-and-ride options connecting to UTA regional bus routes
- Visitors exploring the vibrant culture, boutiques, and parks of greater Sugar House
Visitor & Driver Tips
When arriving during morning and late afternoon commute hours, exercise extra caution along 1100 East and 1700 South due to steady residential and school-related pedestrian traffic. Always inspect posted on-site signage upon arrival for specific customer parking restrictions, time limits, or digital payment requirements to avoid citations or towing. If you are planning an extended visit to nearby parks or university campus events, arriving slightly ahead of peak hours will ensure you secure the most convenient stall.
