Facility Overview
The 2000 Larimer St Parking facility is a conveniently located, open-air surface parking lot situated at the intersection of 20th Street and Larimer Street in Denver’s lively Ballpark and Lower Downtown (LoDo) district. Positioned right on the cusp of downtown Denver’s premier entertainment corridor, this paved facility provides an unobstructed parking experience with wide drive aisles and clearly designated parking stalls. Because it operates as an outdoor surface lot without an overhead ceiling or parking deck, the location boasts unlimited vertical clearance. This makes it an exceptional choice for standard passenger cars, full-size pickup trucks, oversized SUVs, lifted off-road vehicles, and commercial work vans equipped with roof racks or cargo carriers that typically cannot clear downtown Denver’s low-clearance parking garages.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
This parking lot places drivers directly in the epicenter of Denver’s premier sports and nightlife activities:
- Coors Field: Home of the Colorado Rockies, located just two blocks away (approx. a 3-minute walk), making it one of the closest and most convenient parking locations for baseball games and stadium concerts.
- Ballpark & LoDo Entertainment District: Steps from renowned local breweries, sports bars, and eateries, including ViewHouse Ballpark, Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery, Retro Room, and the surrounding restaurant scene on Larimer, Blake, and Market Streets.
- Denver Union Station: Approximately an 8 to 10-minute walk (0.5 miles) to Denver\'s historic transit hub, upscale shopping, and boutique restaurants.
- 16th Street Mall: Less than a 7-minute walk to downtown Denver\'s central pedestrian promenade offering continuous retail, dining, and business access.
- National Western Complex & RiNo Art District: A quick 5-minute drive or rideshare northeast to Denver\'s River North Art District galleries, creative spaces, and food halls.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
The lot offers straightforward ingress and egress via 20th Street and Larimer Street, both of which are prominent thoroughfares connecting the downtown core to neighboring highway corridors. Drivers leaving the lot enjoy fast, direct access to Interstate 25 via 20th Street / Central Platte Valley, as well as easy connections to Interstate 70 via Park Avenue West. For multimodal travelers, regional public transit is easily accessible: RTD bus lines operate along adjacent streets, and the Denver Union Station transit pavilion provides connections to the RTD Light Rail, commuter rail lines (including the A Line direct to Denver International Airport), and regional bus routes.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Open-Air Surface Lot: No vertical height restrictions or overhead clearance barriers, accommodating tall trucks and high-profile vehicles.
- Contactless Mobile Payments: Quick drive-up payment support through major parking apps (such as ParkMobile or QR code scan-to-pay signs) and automated on-site payment machines.
- 24/7 Unrestricted Access: Open around the clock for daytime business parking, evening dining, game days, and overnight vehicle storage.
- Well-Lit Environment: Perimeter lighting provides nighttime visibility and safety for evening visitors and late-night patrons.
- Accessible Parking: Designated ADA-compliant parking stalls located close to street access ways.
Ideal For
- Rockies Fans & Stadium Visitors: An unbeatable, quick-walk parking solution avoiding congested post-game parking structure queues.
- Nightlife & Weekend Diners: Convenient parking for visitors exploring Ballpark bars, LoDo taprooms, and downtown culinary hotspots.
- Downtown Commuters: Straightforward daily parking within comfortable walking distance to upper downtown business towers and creative offices.
- Oversized Vehicle Drivers: Contractors, tradespeople, and road trippers with rooftop gear needing safe parking without height barriers.
Visitor & Driver Tips
On Colorado Rockies game days and major Coors Field concert dates, demand surges dramatically; arrive at least 60 to 90 minutes prior to first pitch to secure a space easily, and expect event-rate pricing. If you are visiting during non-event weekday mornings, early-bird rates often apply, offering substantial savings. Be sure to note your license plate number upon parking, as automated enforcement requires an accurate vehicle registration entered into the mobile payment portal or on-site kiosk. When departing after major stadium events, heading northwest along 20th Street toward I-25 is typically the fastest route to bypass gridlock along Blake and Market Streets.