Facility Overview
The Broadway Centre Garage, also cataloged as the 200-298 Floral St Garage (251 S Floral St), is an established multi-level covered parking structure located right in the vibrant core of Downtown Salt Lake City. Embedded within the block bounded by East Broadway (300 South), State Street, 200 South, and 200 East, this parking deck provides essential off-street shelter in one of the capital city's most active arts and commercial hubs. The facility features a multi-deck layout that safeguards vehicles against harsh Utah winter snowfall and summer mountain heat. The garage operates with a maximum vertical clearance limit of 6 feet 10 inches (6'10"), making it well-suited for compacts, sedans, crossovers, and standard passenger pickup trucks or SUVs. Drivers operating lifted trucks, oversized commercial vans, or vehicles fitted with tall roof racks should seek open surface alternatives due to the overhead beam thresholds.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Positioned immediately adjacent to the Broadway Centre Cinemas and the Ken Garff Tower, this parking garage serves as the premier gateway to downtown Salt Lake City's premier culinary, entertainment, and business offerings. Within mere steps of leaving your vehicle, you can reach top-tier destinations:
- Broadway Centre Cinemas & Arts District: Home to the Salt Lake Film Society, screening independent films right next door (under a 1-minute walk).
- Acclaimed Dining: Immediate pedestrian access to renowned dining staples, including The Copper Onion and Copper Common, positioned around the garage entrance.
- Gallivan Plaza (John W. Gallivan Utah Center): Just one block west (a 3-minute walk), hosting concerts, outdoor ice skating, cultural festivals, and community gatherings.
- The Aster & Historic Cramer House: Located right along the connecting mid-block paseo and Floral Street, showcasing vibrant mixed-use retail and heritage dining.
- Eccles Theater & Capitol Theatre: Premier live performance and Broadway tour stages located within an easy 5-to-7 minute stroll (0.2 to 0.3 miles).
- Salt Palace Convention Center & Delta Center: Accessible within a brisk 10-to-15 minute walk or a brief light-rail hop for major trade conventions, Utah Jazz NBA games, and arena headliners.
- City Creek Center: World-class shopping, open-air retail, and dining just four blocks north (approx. 0.4 miles).
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Ingress and egress are straightforward yet require keen navigation along the downtown grid. Vehicle entry is accessible via East Broadway (300 South) and through the mid-block passage along Floral Street between South State Street and 200 East. While the mid-block Floral Street alleyway provides quick vehicle turnaround, drivers should proceed with care to yield to pedestrians enjoying the nearby paseos. For highway commuters, the facility links quickly to Interstate 15 and Interstate 80 via 400 South or 500 South, allowing smooth freeway departures after events. Public transit riders benefit from extraordinary connectivity: the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Gallivan Plaza TRAX light rail station (serving the Blue and Green lines) is roughly one block away, while the 400 South Red Line corridor is a quick two-block walk, connecting travelers seamlessly to the University of Utah campus and Salt Lake City International Airport.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Covered Multi-Level Protection: Multi-story covered parking shields vehicles from rain, direct sun, and heavy Utah snow.
- Clear Clearance Signage: Maintained clearance barrier posted at 6'10" to safeguard against roof impact.
- Designated ADA Parking: Marked accessible stalls conveniently situated near elevators and street exits for barrier-free mobility.
- Modern Payment Gateways: Ticketed entry with automated pay stations and mobile validation capabilities for local retail and cinema patrons.
- On-Site Monitoring & Lighting: Well-illuminated interior driving decks, marked pedestrian stairwells, and secure building integration.
- Business & Theater Validations: Participating area vendors, including Broadway Centre Cinemas and corporate tenants, frequently offer partial or full parking validations.
Ideal For
- Moviegoers & Cinephiles: Attending film screenings and film festival premieres at the Broadway Centre Cinemas.
- Fine Dining & Evening Diners: Visiting local culinary highlights like The Copper Onion, Copper Common, or nearby State Street gastropubs.
- Downtown Commuters & Office Workers: Corporate professionals conducting business at the Ken Garff Tower, Wells Fargo Center, or adjacent office towers.
- Plaza & Theater Enthusiasts: Event attendees visiting Gallivan Plaza festivities, the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre, or the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater.
Visitor & Driver Tips
To ensure a seamless visit, take note of the garage operating schedule: the facility is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM and Saturday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM, remaining closed to general transient parking on Sundays. If you are catching an indie movie at the Broadway Centre Cinemas or dining at adjacent partner establishments, be sure to request a parking validation stamp or barcode prior to returning to the garage pay machine. When exiting after weekend evening dinner rushes or show closings, allow a few extra minutes for cross-traffic on 300 South. Lastly, program your GPS directly to '111 E Broadway' or 'Floral St' to avoid mistakenly entering private loading alleys located around the perimeter of the block.