About this Location

Facility Overview

The parking lot at 1710 N Washington St offers convenient, accessible open-air surface parking in Denver\'s vibrant North Capitol Hill neighborhood, popularly known as Uptown. Situated directly along North Washington Street between East 17th Avenue and East 18th Avenue, this facility provides hassle-free parking for visitors exploring the historic district, dining out along 17th Avenue, or conducting business near Downtown Denver. Because this is an open-air flat lot without low-hanging structural ceilings or ramps, it boasts unrestricted vertical clearance, making it an exceptional option for high-profile vehicles, full-size pickup trucks, commercial vans, and roof-rack-equipped SUVs that cannot navigate standard covered parking decks.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Positioned just off Denver’s famous 17th Avenue \"Restaurant Row,\" this parking location puts drivers steps away from some of the city’s premier eateries, cultural institutions, and historic sites:

17th Avenue Restaurant Row: Less than a 2-minute stroll to acclaimed dining and neighborhood favorites including Steuben’s, Ace Eat Serve, Coperta, and Watercourse Foods.
The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception & St. John\'s Cathedral: Located within a short 5- to 8-minute walk, ideal for weekend church services, choral concerts, and community events.
Historic Uptown Architecture: Easy pedestrian access to historic Victorian brownstones, local boutiques, coffee houses, and indie cocktail lounges.
Denver\'s Colfax Music Corridor: Just a 7- to 10-minute walk south to legendary concert halls including The Ogden Theatre and The Fillmore Auditorium.
Colorado State Capitol & Civic Center Park: Located approximately 10 to 12 minutes away on foot (or a 3-minute rideshare), providing an economical outer-core parking alternative for civic workers, state employees, and festival attendees.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

The facility features direct ingress and egress onto North Washington Street, a primary northbound thoroughfare connecting central Denver with northeastern neighborhoods. Drivers approaching from Downtown Denver can travel eastbound on East 18th Avenue and turn onto Washington, while those coming from Colfax or Capitol Hill can easily navigate northbound. Exiting the facility is straightforward, bypassing the severe gridlock typical of denser Central Business District garages. For regional transit, the area is heavily served by RTD bus lines along East 17th Avenue (Route 20) and East Colfax Avenue (Route 15/15L). Interstate 25 and Interstate 70 are easily reachable via Park Avenue West and Broadway.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Paved, open-air surface parking with clear bay striping and wide drive lanes.
Unrestricted vertical clearance accommodating lifted 4x4s, tall trucks, and oversized passenger vans.
Contactless mobile payments supported via on-site signage (such as ParkMobile or digital QR pay).
24/7 continuous access allowing flexible early-morning arrivals and late-night departures.
Designated ADA accessible parking bays located near the street access point.
Well-illuminated perimeter lighting for after-dark parking confidence.

Ideal For

Uptown Diners & Nightlife Enthusiasts: Visitors spending an evening enjoying dinner and drinks along 17th Avenue.
Concertgoers: Live music fans catching shows at the Ogden Theatre or Fillmore Auditorium seeking parking outside the immediate Colfax congestion.
State Capitol & Civic Center Visitors: Commuters and tourists desiring a scenic walk or quick scoot to Denver\'s civic campus.
Oversized Vehicle Drivers: Contractors, trade professionals, and road-trippers whose vehicles exceed typical parking garage height limits.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Keep in mind that North Washington Street operates as a one-way northbound artery; ensure you align your GPS route accordingly to avoid circling the block. For weekend evenings and sell-out concert nights along Colfax, spaces fill rapidly between 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM, so arriving early is strongly advised. Remember to enter your license plate correctly at the on-site payment station or mobile app immediately after parking to ensure seamless validation and avoid parking enforcement citations.