Facility Overview
The 2728 W 13th Ave Parking facility is an open-air surface parking lot strategically situated in Denver's Sun Valley and West Colfax neighborhood corridor, directly southwest of downtown Denver. Positioned just south of West Colfax Avenue and west of the South Platte River, this open-format parking facility provides convenient, straightforward parking with an easy drive-in layout. Because it is an open-air surface lot without covered decks or low-hanging overhead infrastructure, the facility features open vertical clearance. This makes it an outstanding choice for standard passenger cars, minivans, crossover utility vehicles, full-size pickup trucks, and taller commercial or conversion vans that often exceed standard municipal garage clearance limits.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
This parking location boasts exceptional proximity to some of Denver's most popular entertainment, sporting, and cultural destinations. Empower Field at Mile High, home of the Denver Broncos and premier national concert tours, is located just a 10 to 12-minute walk (approximately 0.6 miles) to the northeast, making this lot a premier choice for game-day tailgaters and stadium attendees seeking to avoid immediate post-game gridlock. The immersive art exhibition Meow Wolf Denver (Convergence Station) is situated only 0.7 miles east, reachable on foot in under 15 minutes. In addition, the scenic Lakewood Gulch Trail and Rude Recreation Center are situated just blocks away, offering immediate access to outdoor green spaces, urban recreation, and community athletics. The vibrant West Colfax cultural district, featuring local breweries, taquerias, and neighborhood dining, is also just a short stroll north.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Navigating to and from 2728 W 13th Ave is simple thanks to its close proximity to major Denver thoroughfares. Drivers enjoy direct street access via West 13th Avenue, with rapid connections to Federal Boulevard (US-287), West Colfax Avenue (US-40), and the 6th Avenue Freeway (US-6). Interstate 25 is also accessible within minutes via Colfax or 8th Avenue, enabling swift regional transit across the Denver metropolitan area. For public transit users, the RTD Light Rail Decatur-Federal Station (serviced by the W Line) is merely two blocks to the west (a 3 to 5-minute walk), providing continuous, one-seat transit connections east toward the Auraria Higher Education Center and Downtown Denver's Union Station, or west toward Lakewood and Golden. RTD bus routes along Federal Boulevard and Colfax Avenue offer additional public transport options.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Open-air surface parking with unrestricted vertical clearance, suitable for lifted trucks and high-profile vans
- Well-defined parking stalls and generous driving aisles for easy vehicle maneuverability and turning
- Convenient digital payment options, allowing quick contactless mobile checkout via smartphone apps and QR pay portals
- Direct pedestrian sidewalk connections leading to Empower Field at Mile High and Decatur-Federal Station
- Designated accessible parking spaces with level surface access
- Cost-effective alternative to immediate on-site stadium parking lots
Ideal For
- Broncos football fans, concertgoers, and stadium visitors attending events at Empower Field at Mile High
- Visitors touring the Meow Wolf Convergence Station installation
- Park-and-ride regional commuters heading into Downtown Denver or the Auraria Campus via the RTD W Line
- Contractors, tradespeople, and motorists driving oversize SUVs, vans, or pickups needing open-headroom parking
- Local visitors enjoying the Lakewood Gulch Trail, Rude Recreation Center, and surrounding West Colfax businesses
Visitor & Driver Tips
When attending major events, games, or high-profile stadium concerts at Empower Field, drivers are encouraged to arrive at least 60 to 90 minutes before kickoff or showtime to secure convenient parking and avoid traffic delays along Federal Boulevard and West Colfax Avenue. Because event rates can fluctuate based on game-day schedules, pre-booking your spot online via mobile parking reservation platforms is strongly recommended. After major events, exiting westward along 13th Avenue toward Federal Boulevard often provides a far quicker route to US-6 or I-25 than driving directly into the congested stadium grounds. Always note your stall or lot space number, double-check that your digital payment confirmation is finalized before departing the vehicle, and keep all personal valuables safely stowed out of view.
