Facility Overview
The ABM Parking facility situated at 242 E Broadway (also known locally as 300 South) in Salt Lake City, Utah, commonly identified as the Broadway Pharmacy Lot, is a dedicated 106-stall open-air surface parking lot. Operating seamlessly in Salt Lake City's vibrant Central City and Downtown corridor, the facility features a flat, ground-level asphalt layout designed for straightforward self-parking. Because this is an uncovered surface parking lot, there are zero overhead height clearance restrictions, making it exceptionally versatile and accommodating for high-profile vehicles, lifted pickup trucks, large passenger vans, roof-rack-equipped SUVs, and work trucks that frequently cannot navigate subterranean or multi-tiered parking structures.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Positioned on the lively Broadway cultural corridor between 200 East and 300 East, this parking facility places motorists directly in the heart of Salt Lake City's premier culinary, entertainment, and civic destinations:
- Broadway Centre Cinemas: Located barely two blocks west (approx. 4-minute walk), ideal for indie film buffs visiting the Salt Lake Film Society venue.
- Salt Lake City Public Library & Washington Square Park: Just one block south along 400 South (approx. 5-minute walk), granting fast pedestrian access to iconic civic architecture, the Leonardo Museum of Creativity and Innovation, and the historic Salt Lake City and County Building.
- Eccles Theater & Capitol Theatre: Reachable within an 8- to 12-minute walk (approx. 0.5 miles), offering a cost-effective alternative to congested theater garages on major show nights.
- Gallivan Center: A short 6-minute stroll west, hosting year-round outdoor concerts, cultural festivals, ice skating, and food truck gatherings.
- Downtown Nightlife & Dining: Surrounded by acclaimed local establishments including The Copper Onion, Bar X, Beer Bar, Current Fish & Oyster, and a wide array of local cafes and boutique eateries lining 300 South.
- Delta Center & Salt Palace Convention Center: Situated roughly one mile west, reachable via a brief 5-minute rideshare trip or a fast, direct hop on the UTA TRAX light rail.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Vehicle ingress and egress is established directly off East Broadway (300 South) on the south side of the street, centered between 200 East and 300 East behind the Broadway Pharmacy building footprint. Broadway is an essential east-west arterial road in downtown Salt Lake City's grid, ensuring smooth navigation. Dispersal traffic after events flows efficiently toward State Street, 400 South, and 700 East. For long-distance commuters, rapid interstate connections to Interstate 15 and Interstate 80 are readily accessible via the 500 South and 600 South freeway on-ramps.
Public transit riders will appreciate unbeatable transit connections: the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) TRAX Light Rail Library Station (Red Line) is located only one block south on 400 South, while the Gallivan Plaza Station (Blue and Green Lines) sits just three blocks to the west on Main Street, connecting drivers instantly to the Salt Lake City International Airport, the University of Utah, and the southern valley.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- 106 Open-Air Surface Stalls: Spacious self-park bays offering effortless drive-in and back-out maneuvering.
- No Overhead Clearance Limits: Open-sky headroom welcoming lifted 4x4s, full-size commercial pickups, and vehicles with rooftop carriers.
- 24/7 Automated Access: Fully unmanned, round-the-clock availability providing true flexibility for early risers and late-night revelers alike.
- Digital & Mobile Payment: Touchless payment integration with automated license plate recognition and major parking reservation platforms such as ParkChirp and SpotHero.
- ADA Accessible Stalls: Marked handicap-accessible spaces located close to the sidewalk apron for barrier-free access.
- Perimeter Lighting: Nighttime illumination throughout the lot to enhance visibility and evening safety.
Ideal For
- Theater & Concert Patrons: Enjoying productions at the Eccles Theater, Rose Wagner Center, or Capitol Theatre without garage exit delays.
- Broadway Food & Nightlife Enthusiasts: Visitors spending their evenings exploring the dense bar and restaurant strip along 300 South.
- Oversized Vehicle Drivers: Contractors, tradespeople, and tourists driving full-size trucks or high-clearance vans who cannot fit in indoor decks.
- Civic & Library Visitors: Patrons visiting Salt Lake City Hall, the Salt Lake City Public Library, or festivals at Washington Square Park.
- Downtown Commuters: Professionals seeking reliable daily and monthly contract parking convenient to Central City and downtown office towers.
Visitor & Driver Tips
When routing via GPS, ensure you set your destination for 242 E Broadway (300 S) and prepare to turn south into the entrance midway between 200 East and 300 East. Because this facility operates without in-and-out privileges under single-use passes, ensure your vehicle is parked for the full duration intended before exiting. During peak weekend evenings and blockbuster theater showtimes, downtown street spots fill instantly; reserving your space in advance via ParkChirp or mobile parking platforms guarantees entry. Finally, make sure to enter your vehicle's license plate correctly at the digital payment station or mobile app, as automated plate enforcement is actively monitored on this lot.