About this Location

Facility Overview

The Orem 800 North Park & Ride (situated at 708 N 1200 W in Orem, Utah) is a dedicated public commuter facility managed in coordination with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and the Utah Transit Authority (UTA). Positioned adjacent to the busy Interstate 15 corridor and 800 North (State Route 52), this open-air surface lot provides an organized, easily accessible parking platform designed to facilitate ridesharing, vanpooling, and public transit connections across Utah County and the Wasatch Front. Because the facility is an uncovered, open-format ground lot, there are no overhead clearance restrictions, making it equally accommodating for standard sedans, high-roof cargo vans, lifted pickup trucks, and SUVs equipped with roof racks or ski carriers.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Strategically positioned at the western gateway to Orem, this facility serves as an essential nexus between residential neighborhoods, higher education campuses, and recreational corridors:

Utah Valley University (UVU): Located less than 3 miles south, making it a convenient rideshare meetup point for students and faculty avoiding on-campus congestion.
Brigham Young University (BYU) & LaVell Edwards Stadium: Situated approximately 10 to 12 minutes east via 800 North and University Parkway, offering an easy carpool staging spot for game days and campus events.
Provo Canyon & Sundance Mountain Resort: State Route 52 (800 North) leads directly into Provo Canyon (US-189), granting swift access to Bridal Veil Falls, Sundance Mountain Resort, Deer Creek Reservoir, and Heber Valley.
Timpanogos Regional Hospital: Situated just over one mile east along 800 North.
Local Retail & Dining: A quick 3-minute drive connects drivers to major retail centers along 800 North and State Street, including grocery outlets, local eateries, and coffee stops.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Navigating into and out of the park-and-ride lot is straightforward. Drivers can access the facility directly from 1200 West, immediately off the I-15 Exit 272 interchange at 800 North. Wide entrance aprons support smooth traffic entry and exit, even during peak commuter windows. Transit riders can connect with local UTA bus routes operating along the 800 North corridor, providing feeder connections to the Orem Central Station (servicing the FrontRunner commuter rail line to Salt Lake City and Ogden) as well as the Utah Valley Express (UVX) bus rapid transit line. Commuters traveling northbound toward the Silicon Slopes tech hub in Lehi and Draper enjoy instant freeway ramp access.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Complimentary Public Parking: Available free of charge for carpoolers, vanpoolers, and transit riders.
Open-Air Surface Stalls: Spacious standard stalls with zero vertical height limitations.
ADA Accessible Stalls: Designated accessible spaces situated close to main pedestrian exit paths.
Overnight Transit Security Lighting: High-mast overhead luminaires across the asphalt footprint provide visibility during early morning and late evening transfers.
Paved & Striped Layout: Clearly defined driving lanes and directional arrows minimize lot congestion.

Ideal For

Tech & Corporate Commuters: Professionals ridesharing north along I-15 toward Silicon Slopes, Sandy, and downtown Salt Lake City.
University Students: Commuters heading to UVU or BYU looking to consolidate vehicles and reduce campus parking fees.
Outdoor Adventurers: Skiers, snowboarders, and hikers meeting up before heading up Provo Canyon toward Sundance or Mount Timpanogos.
Regional Transit Passengers: Travelers connecting to UTA bus services and nearby FrontRunner stations.

Visitor & Driver Tips

This park-and-ride is open to the public free of charge, with spaces distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. While spaces are typically plentiful, arriving before 7:45 AM on weekday mornings ensures a stall near the primary ingress. As with any public commuter facility, drivers should practice standard security precautions: ensure all windows are rolled up, lock all doors, and keep personal property or electronics out of view. Please note that parking is strictly designated for commuter and rideshare use; long-term camping, commercial staging, or abandoned vehicle storage is strictly prohibited and subject to towing by local authorities.