About this Location

Facility Overview

The 500 S Surface Lot - City Creek Parking facility is an expansive open-air parking lot situated in the bustling heart of Downtown Salt Lake City at 436 S Main St. Perfectly positioned along one of the city\'s key thoroughfares, this facility offers an accessible and hassle-free alternative to multi-level subterranean parking decks. Because it operates as an outdoor surface lot, it provides unobstructed overhead clearance, making it an exceptional parking destination not only for standard sedans and compact cars, but also for lifted pickup trucks, full-size SUVs with roof boxes or bicycle racks, commercial work vehicles, and high-roof passenger vans that cannot safely enter standard parking garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located on Main Street between 400 South and 500 South, this lot places visitors within easy walking distance of Salt Lake City\'s premier cultural, civic, and entertainment destinations:

Gallivan Center: A premier public plaza and event space hosting ice skating, lunchtime concerts, and cultural festivals, located just 2 blocks (approx. 5 minutes) north on Main Street.
Salt Lake City Public Library & Washington Square: The architecturally stunning downtown library and the historic Salt Lake City & County Building are located just 2 blocks east.
Eccles Theater & Capitol Theatre: Both major performing arts halls are situated approximately 7 to 10 minutes walking distance to the north, offering Broadway shows, ballet, and opera performances.
Salt Palace Convention Center: Situated roughly 0.5 miles northwest, making this lot a viable walk or short light rail ride for major expos and conventions.
Downtown Dining & Nightlife: Direct pedestrian access to Main Street\'s thriving culinary scene, cocktail bars, brewpubs, and coffee shops.
City Creek Center & Temple Square: Just a straightforward walk or a brief, free-fare TRAX light rail ride north to Utah\'s premier shopping and historic district.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward from Main Street and adjacent cross streets, avoiding the interior ramps and tight bottlenecks common to multi-story garages. Following major events, drivers can quickly exit and connect directly to 500 South or 600 South, the primary downtown one-way arterial corridors leading directly to Interstate 15 and Interstate 80. Furthermore, transit connectivity is unmatched: the Courthouse TRAX Station is situated right steps away, serving the Blue, Green, and Red light rail lines. Visitors can take advantage of the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Downtown Free Fare Zone to easily travel north to City Creek Center, Temple Square, or the Delta Center arena without paying a transit fare.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Spacious, open-air surface parking with clearly designated vehicle stalls
Unlimited vertical clearance accommodating high-roof vans, tall trucks, and rooftop carriers
Convenient digital mobile pay options via text-to-pay, QR code, and automated pay stations
Well-lit parking area with pedestrian sidewalk connections directly onto Main Street
Designated ADA accessible parking stalls conveniently located near lot entryways
Immediate proximity to Courthouse TRAX light rail station for transit-oriented parking

Ideal For

Commuters & Downtown Professionals: Convenient weekday parking for office buildings, law firms, and government facilities around 400 South and 500 South.
Theatergoers & Evening Diners: Rapid access to dining along Main Street, Gallivan Center events, and Eccles or Capitol theater performances.
Oversized Vehicle Drivers: Contractors, travelers, and truck owners who require surface-level parking without low clearance ceilings.
Convention & Expo Attendees: Convenient perimeter parking for multi-day events at the Salt Palace Convention Center.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When arriving during weekday morning rush hours or on busy theater performance evenings, plan to arrive 15 minutes early to secure an optimal stall. Take note of posted payment signs and kiosk instructions immediately after parking to enter your license plate correctly and avoid citations. If you are headed further north to the Delta Center or Temple Square, consider parking here to bypass arena congestion and boarding the TRAX train within the Free Fare Zone for a seamless round trip.