About this Location

Facility Overview

The 1637 Blake St Parking facility is a conveniently situated open-air surface parking lot located in the vibrant heart of Denver's historic LoDo (Lower Downtown) neighborhood. Positioned along Blake Street between 16th and 17th Streets, this lot offers surface-level self-parking with an easy-to-maneuver open layout. Because this is an uncovered surface lot with no overhead structures, it presents a distinct advantage for drivers with oversized vehicles. There are no low vertical clearance barriers or ceiling limits, making it fully accommodating for standard passenger cars, large pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, vehicles with roof racks or cargo carriers, and high-roof passenger or utility vans that struggle to fit inside conventional downtown parking garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

The lot’s strategic position in LoDo places drivers within effortless walking distance of Denver's most popular entertainment venues, sports arenas, and historic landmarks:

Coors Field: Approximately 0.4 miles (a 7 to 8-minute walk) northeast straight up Blake Street, making it one of the premier open-air parking choices for Colorado Rockies home games and outdoor stadium concerts.
Ball Arena: Roughly 0.6 miles (a 12 to 14-minute walk) southwest across Speer Boulevard, ideal for Denver Nuggets basketball games, Colorado Avalanche hockey matchups, and major touring arena concerts.
Denver Union Station: Located just 0.2 miles (a 4-minute walk) northwest, providing quick access to premier dining spots, historic lounges, boutique shops, and transit hubs.
16th Street Mall & Larimer Square: Steps from the 16th Street pedestrian corridor and only three blocks (0.3 miles) from the historic shopping and dining promenade of Larimer Square.
McGregor Square & Dairy Block: Just 0.3 miles away, offering vibrant food halls, craft cocktail bars, and open-air public plazas.
Colorado Convention Center: Situated about 0.7 miles (a 14-minute walk) south, convenient for trade show delegates and conference attendees.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress into the facility is accessed directly from Blake Street, a one-way northeast-bound downtown thoroughfare. Drivers approaching from Interstate 25 can take the Speer Boulevard or 20th Street exits and navigate inward via 15th, 16th, or 17th Streets. Exiting back onto Blake Street allows motorists to head directly toward Park Avenue West and Broadway or loop via 18th Street for immediate interstate access, helping drivers bypass the bottleneck queues often found inside multi-story parking structures after major sports games. For regional commuters and travelers, the facility is within a short stroll of the Denver Union Station transit hub, which offers connections to RTD light rail lines, local buses, and the RTD A-Line commuter train running non-stop to Denver International Airport (DEN). The Free MallRide electric shuttle also stops just one block away on 16th Street.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Unrestricted overhead clearance suited for lifted trucks, vans, and rooftop gear racks.
24/7 Operating Hours: Continuous access allowing around-the-clock parking and retrieval seven days a week.
Touchless Mobile Payments: Full integration with digital parking platforms such as ParkMobile and SpotHero for mobile pass entry and pre-paid reservations.
Unobstructed Self-Park: Drive-in, drive-out flexibility where vehicles can park and depart without valet delays or key surrender.
Accessible Stalls: Designated ADA-compliant accessible spaces for motorists requiring extra clearance.
Perimeter Illumination: Standard nighttime lighting covering the surface lot for enhanced evening visibility.

Ideal For

Baseball & Sports Enthusiasts: Fans heading to Coors Field who want a fast, straight-line walking route along Blake Street.
Arena Concertgoers: Visitors attending events at Ball Arena looking to avoid heavy arena garage departure delays.
LoDo Nightlife & Dining: Patrons visiting the brewpubs, sports lounges, rooftop bars, and award-winning restaurants around Market, Blake, and Wynkoop Streets.
Oversized Vehicle Drivers: Contractors, road-trippers, and truck owners who exceed standard parking garage height restrictions.
Business Commuters: Professionals needing daily or monthly parking near Lower Downtown commercial towers and coworking hubs.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Because Blake Street is a primary artery directly connecting LoDo to Coors Field, parking rates frequently adjust dynamically during home games, playoffs, and high-profile concerts. It is strongly recommended to pre-book your space ahead of time through ParkMobile or SpotHero to secure fixed pricing and guarantee your spot before local lots fill up. Since Blake Street is a one-way street, approach the lot carefully from the southwest (15th or 16th Street) to ensure an easy turn into the entrance. Finally, as with any open downtown parking lot, remember to lock your doors, roll up your windows, and keep all personal items and valuables completely out of plain sight.