About this Location

Facility Overview

2617 West Colfax Avenue Parking (frequently designated as Lot G) is a dedicated open-air surface parking facility strategically situated at the junction of West Colfax Avenue and North Federal Boulevard in West Denver. Offering a straightforward, paved ground-level configuration with generously proportioned bays, this facility eliminates the stress associated with tight subterranean structures or multi-story parking decks. Because it operates as an outdoor lot with no overhead barriers or height restrictions, it provides unobstructed vertical clearance, making it an exceptional parking choice for standard passenger cars, large commercial pickup trucks, full-size SUVs with rooftop cargo boxes, and high-profile passenger vans.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

This parking lot boasts one of the most advantageous positions in the city for major athletic events, stadium concerts, and neighborhood recreation. Situated directly adjacent to the Empower Field at Mile High sports complex, fans can reach the stadium gates in approximately 7 to 10 minutes on foot (less than 0.5 miles). Key nearby attractions include:

Empower Field at Mile High: Home to the Denver Broncos, major stadium concerts, and international sports matches (approx. 0.4 miles / 8-minute walk).
Decatur-Federal Transit Station: Direct access to the RTD W Line light rail (approx. 4-minute walk).
Sun Valley & Lakewood Gulch Park: Scenic urban green spaces featuring biking and walking trails directly south across Colfax.
Auraria Higher Education Campus: Located just over 1 mile east along Colfax Avenue, easily accessible via bicycle, scooter, or transit.
Ball Arena & Downtown Denver: Situated approximately 1.5 miles northeast, reachable within minutes by light rail or rideshare.
Sloan\'s Lake Park & West Colfax Corridor: Located 1 mile to the northwest, offering lakeside trails, craft breweries, and trendy dining options.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Arriving at and departing from the facility is smooth thanks to its prime location alongside major regional arterials. The lot features direct ingress and egress points designed to efficiently process high traffic volumes before and after stadium matches. It sits immediately adjacent to US-40 (West Colfax Avenue) and State Highway 88 (Federal Boulevard), with instantaneous connectivity to Interstate 25 (Exits 210A and 210B). Drivers aiming to bypass post-game freeway congestion can easily navigate westward toward Lakewood or take Federal Boulevard north and south. For commuters using multi-modal transport, the RTD Decatur-Federal Light Rail Station (servicing the W Line directly into Downtown Denver and west toward Golden) is situated within an easy 400-yard walk, accompanied by major regional bus routes running along Federal Boulevard.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Layout: Spacious outdoor ground-level surface parking without low ceiling barriers or overhead clearance limits.
Effortless Mobile Payments: Rapid, paperless payment options supported through pay-by-plate QR mobile codes or major parking reservation platforms like ParkMobile and SpotHero during events.
Direct Stadium Footpath: Well-lit, pedestrian-friendly walking corridors leading straight to Empower Field at Mile High.
ADA Accessible Stalls: Designated accessible parking spaces located close to lot access routes with level grade transitions.
High-Visibility Lighting: Robust outdoor overhead lighting fixtures delivering visibility and safety for evening and night-time departures.

Ideal For

Broncos Fans & Stadium Eventgoers: Beat the congested stadium inner-ring congestion with an easy walk to and from Empower Field.
Light Rail & Regional Commuters: Convenient park-and-ride option to jump onto the RTD W Line into central Denver or Golden.
Large Vehicle Owners: Perfect for high-clearance 4x4s, work trucks, and oversized SUVs that cannot safely enter standard parking garages.
West Colfax Visitors: Safe, reliable daytime parking for exploring local businesses, cultural sites, and neighborhood dining along Colfax and Federal.

Visitor & Driver Tips

To enjoy a seamless parking experience, drivers should keep several practical tips in mind. During Denver Broncos home games or major headliner stadium concerts, this lot frequently switches to flat-rate event pricing and can fill quickly; reserving your space in advance via supported digital parking platforms is strongly recommended. On high-volume event days, plan to arrive at least 60 to 90 minutes before kickoff or showtime to avoid traffic slow-downs along the Federal Boulevard corridor. When exiting after high-attendance events, follow the guidance of on-site parking marshals and Denver traffic officers, who often funnel traffic toward specific freeway slip roads to optimize traffic flow.