About this Location

Facility Overview

The 61 E North Temple Parking Lot is a centrally positioned open-air surface parking facility situated in the historic heart of Downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. Positioned along East North Temple Street between Main Street and State Street, this location serves as a primary parking destination for visitors heading to the civic, historical, and religious landmarks of the city center. Because it is an open-air surface lot without covered decks or low ceiling beams, it offers completely unobstructed vertical clearance. This makes it an ideal parking solution not only for standard passenger sedans and crossovers, but also for lifted pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, commercial passenger vans, and vehicles outfitted with roof racks or ski equipment that often exceed the restrictive height limits of subterranean parking garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Strategically situated on the northern edge of Downtown Salt Lake City and at the foot of Capitol Hill, this facility offers immediate walking access to many of Salt Lake City\'s most iconic destinations:

Temple Square: Located just steps across the street (a 1 to 3-minute walk), providing immediate pedestrian access to the historic plaza, visitor centers, and surrounding historic buildings.
The Conference Center: Situated only one block west (a 3 to 5-minute walk), accommodating thousands of visitors for major conferences, recitals, and cultural performances.
City Creek Center: An expansive, world-class outdoor retail and dining destination located just 5 minutes south on Main Street.
Utah State Capitol: Located a scenic 10 to 12-minute walk (0.5 miles) uphill to the north via State Street.
Salt Palace Convention Center: Approximately a 10 to 12-minute walk southwest, hosting national conventions, trade expos, and fan events.
Delta Center: Home of the Utah Jazz and major national concert tours, reachable within a 15-minute walk or a brief ride on the light rail.
Memory Grove Park & City Creek Canyon: A short 8 to 10-minute walk northeast, offering scenic green spaces and trailheads.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward via East North Temple Street, a major multi-lane thoroughfare connecting the east side of Salt Lake City with the western freeway corridors. Drivers can easily access Interstate 15 and Interstate 80 via 600 North or 400 South, allowing for rapid departures following high-capacity events. Public transit connectivity is exceptional; the parking lot sits right next to the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) TRAX light rail network (Temple Square and City Creek Stations on the Blue and Green lines). Crucially, this location falls within UTA\'s downtown Free Fare Zone, allowing drivers to park their vehicle and ride TRAX trains and buses anywhere across the downtown core free of charge.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-air surface parking with unlimited vertical clearance for large trucks, vans, and rooftop gear
Convenient digital self-pay options via mobile payment apps and prominently displayed on-site QR/pay signage
Clear stall striping and designated accessible parking stalls compliant with ADA regulations
Paved asphalt surface with well-positioned perimeter security lighting
Close proximity to UTA TRAX light rail stops and major downtown pedestrian walkways

Ideal For

Visitors and tourists touring Temple Square, the Church History Library, and downtown historical sites
Attendees and concertgoers visiting the Conference Center, Eccles Theater, or Abravanel Hall
Commuters and office workers seeking quick access to downtown corporate offices and state government buildings
Shoppers and diners heading to City Creek Center and Main Street restaurants
Delta Center sports fans wanting to park outside immediate arena gridlock and take advantage of the Free Fare Zone

Visitor & Driver Tips

During major conventions, church conferences, and peak holiday lighting events in November and December, downtown Salt Lake City experiences heavy traffic volumes; plan to arrive early to secure a convenient space. Take advantage of the downtown Free Fare Zone by leaving your car parked here and hopping on the TRAX light rail to explore the Delta Center or Gallivan Plaza without moving your vehicle. Always remember your license plate number before leaving the car, as on-site digital pay kiosks and mobile apps require entering your plate details to validate parking.