Facility Overview
The 660 Delaware St Garage is a covered parking facility situated in Denver\'s dynamic Golden Triangle Creative District (Central Business District fringe). Located along Delaware Street between West 6th Avenue and West 7th Avenue, this multi-level parking structure provides secure, covered parking for neighborhood residents, daytime office commuters, and cultural arts visitors. The garage features standard-width parking bays and well-engineered driving lanes, making it suitable for compact cars, sedans, crossovers, and standard mid-size SUVs. Drivers of lifted full-size pickup trucks, oversized commercial vans, or vehicles equipped with roof racks and cargo carriers should check posted height clearance signage at the facility entrance before entering to avoid clearance issues.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Positioned on the western edge of the Golden Triangle, the 660 Delaware St Garage offers prime proximity to Denver\'s premier arts institutions, government offices, and local dining hubs. Several major destinations are located within easy walking distance or a very quick transit ride:
- Denver Art Museum & Civic Center Cultural Complex: Located approximately 5 to 7 blocks north (a pleasant 10 to 12-minute walk), providing access to world-class exhibits, the Clyfford Still Museum, and the Denver Public Library Central Branch.
- Civic Center Park & Colorado State Capitol: Just under 15 minutes on foot, making this garage a strategic parking spot for civic workers, state employees, and visitors to seasonal rallies and food truck festivals.
- Sunken Gardens Park: Situated just two blocks west across Speer Boulevard, offering expansive green lawns, walking paths, and historic pavilion scenery.
- Denver Health Medical Center: Located less than half a mile south, reachable in an 8 to 10-minute walk, providing an alternative parking spot for visitors and medical staff.
- Golden Triangle Dining & Nightlife: Direct walking access to popular neighborhood eateries, coffee shops, taprooms, and bistros lining Delaware Street, Cherokee Street, and Broadway.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Access to the garage is straightforward via Delaware Street, a one-way southbound arterial connecting directly from West Colfax Avenue and downtown. For regional commuters, the facility is exceptionally well-connected to major traffic arteries:
- Speer Boulevard: Runs diagonally one block west, offering a direct diagonal link between downtown Denver, Cherry Creek, and Interstate 25.
- 6th Avenue (US 6): Immediately adjacent to the south, serving as Denver’s primary east-west freeway corridor connecting to I-25 and western mountain suburbs.
- Public Transit: Multiple RTD bus routes run along nearby Broadway and Lincoln Street (Routes 0, 0L) and along Colfax Avenue. The Theatre District / Convention Center RTD Light Rail Station and Colfax at Auraria Station are reachable via a quick bus connection or a 15-to-20-minute walk.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Sheltered, Covered Parking: Multi-level garage deck protecting vehicles from Denver\'s intense summer sun, winter snowstorms, and hail.
- Automated Entry & Digital Payment: Pay-on-foot stations or mobile payment integrations (supporting apps such as ParkMobile or digital pay-by-plate options).
- ADA Accessible Parking: Designated accessible spaces situated near elevator vestibules and pedestrian egress doors.
- Well-Lit & Maintained: Bright overhead LED lighting throughout interior decks and pedestrian stairwells.
- Easy Highway Egress: Fast access to 6th Avenue and Speer Boulevard allows drivers to bypass core downtown bottlenecks during the evening rush hour.
Ideal For
- Arts & Museum Visitors: Patrons visiting the Denver Art Museum, Kirkland Museum, and Clyfford Still Museum looking to avoid high surface lot fees.
- Downtown & Civic Center Commuters: Professionals seeking dependable covered parking within walking distance of government plazas and corporate offices.
- Denver Health Visitors: Individuals visiting the nearby medical campus seeking safe, off-street vehicle storage.
- Neighborhood Diners & Shoppers: Visitors exploring Golden Triangle boutiques, design studios, and local culinary establishments.
Visitor & Driver Tips
- One-Way Street Navigation: Pay close attention to street directions; Delaware Street runs one-way southbound, so approach the garage from West 8th or West 7th Avenue.
- Keep Your License Plate Handy: The garage utilizes automated pay-by-plate systems; note your license plate number before leaving your vehicle to streamline your payment process.
- Plan Around Peak Rush Hours: Due to proximity to West 6th Avenue and Speer Boulevard, Delaware Street can experience brief delays during the 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM commuter peak.
- Check Clearance Heights: Always heed the entrance clearance bar if driving large pickup trucks or vehicles carrying rooftop equipment.