Facility Overview

The parking lot associated with 2400 N Quebec St Parking serves as the primary eastern access and dedicated parking facility for Fred Thomas Park, situated along Roslyn Street between East 23rd Avenue and East 26th Avenue in Denver's vibrant Central Park (formerly Stapleton) neighborhood. Operating as an open-air surface parking lot, the facility features paved stalls, clear pavement striping, and direct curb cuts onto Roslyn Street. Because it is completely open to the sky, there are no vertical clearance barriers or low overhead beams, making the lot fully accessible for tall SUVs, lifted pickup trucks, high-roof conversion vans, sprinter vans, and vehicles equipped with roof racks, bike mounts, or ski boxes.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Positioned on the border of Denver's historic Park Hill neighborhood and the master-planned Central Park community, this parking lot directly connects drivers to wide recreational spaces and local retail amenities. Key nearby destinations include:

• Fred Thomas Park: Directly adjacent. Features 29 acres of community amenities including soccer and multipurpose athletic fields, baseball/softball diamonds, basketball courts, dedicated tennis courts, a children’s playground, picnic pavilions, and community open lawns.
• Westerly Creek Trail & Greenway Park: Located within a 5- to 10-minute walk east, offering paved regional trail networks for biking, running, and walking.
• Founders Green & 29th Avenue Town Center: Approximately a 10- to 15-minute walk (0.7 miles) northeast, offering seasonal farmers markets, outdoor movie nights, boutiques, and diverse neighborhood dining.
• Quebec Square Shopping Center: Located just 5 minutes north by car, offering large retailers, grocery stores, and casual eateries.
• Denver Museum of Nature & Science and Denver Zoo (City Park): Located roughly 2.5 miles west (an 8-minute drive or convenient bus ride down 23rd/26th Avenues).

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Drivers can access the parking facility via Roslyn Street, easily reached from East 26th Avenue to the north or East 23rd Avenue / Montview Boulevard to the south. Arterial traffic flows smoothly through Quebec Street, one block west, which provides a straight route north to Interstate 70 (I-70) and south to Colfax Avenue (US-40) and 6th Avenue. For those using public transportation, RTD bus routes—including Route 20 (along 26th Ave) and Route 73 (along Quebec St)—have stops within short walking distance, providing direct transit connections throughout east Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus, and downtown Denver. Regional light rail and commuter rail via RTD’s Central Park Station (A-Line) are reachable in under 10 minutes by vehicle.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Open-Air Surface Parking: Level asphalt lot with standard stall markings and unobstructed overhead clearance.
• Designated ADA Parking: Dedicated accessible parking spaces with adjoining access aisles and curb-cut ramp pathways leading directly to the park pavilion and athletic fields.
• Complimentary Public Access: Free parking for general park visitors, youth league attendees, and trail users during standard park operating hours.
• Direct Park Trail Integration: Connected directly to paved pedestrian and bicycle paths winding through Fred Thomas Park.
• On-Site Park Conveniences: Situated adjacent to seasonal public restrooms, water fountains, and shaded picnic pavilions.

Ideal For

• Youth Sports & League Participants: Families, coaches, and athletes attending Colorado Storm soccer matches, youth baseball, softball, or tennis clinics.
• Park Visitors & Outdoor Enthusiasts: Dog walkers, joggers, playground visitors, and weekend picnickers looking for straightforward, no-fee parking.
• Trail Users & Cyclists: An easy neighborhood staging area to unload bicycles and access local trail systems connecting into Central Park and Westerly Creek.
• Local Community Gathering Attendees: Visitors attending weekend neighborhood events, youth team celebrations, and pavilion picnics.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis and is completely free of charge. However, during Saturday and Sunday mornings during spring and fall youth soccer and baseball seasons, spaces fill up rapidly. If you are arriving for weekend tournaments, plan to arrive 20–30 minutes before kickoff. If the Roslyn Street lot is full, secondary street parking is generally permissible along designated sections of adjacent neighborhood streets—always pay close attention to posted Denver street sweeping signs and residential curb regulations. For GPS navigation, entering the intersection of 26th Avenue and Roslyn Street or searching for the eastern entrance of Fred Thomas Park will guide you directly to the lot entrance.