Facility Overview
The ABM Parking Lot at 50 E Broadway (300 South) offers prime, ultra-convenient off-street parking in the epicenter of Downtown Salt Lake City. Situated midway between Main Street and State Street, this easily accessible parking facility serves as a vital landing spot for visitors heading to downtown business towers, renowned cultural venues, and the vibrant dining corridor of Broadway. Thanks to its open-air surface design, the lot features open sky clearance with no low overhead barriers, making it welcoming not only for compact sedans and standard passenger cars, but also for full-size pickup trucks, large SUVs, and commercial vans with rooftop racks.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Positioned directly within Salt Lake City’s premier entertainment and cultural district, this facility places drivers within steps of the city\'s finest attractions:
- The Gallivan Center: Located directly adjacent to the north, offering year-round outdoor concerts, community festivals, and winter ice skating (under a 2-minute walk).
- Eccles Theater & Capitol Theatre: Both top-tier performing arts stages are within a brief 4 to 6-minute stroll, making this lot a favorite for Broadway shows, ballets, and live performances.
- Salt Palace Convention Center: Situated only three blocks west (~7 minutes on foot), providing stress-free event parking for trade shows, expos, and conventions.
- City Creek Center: Utah’s flagship retail and open-air shopping destination is just three blocks north (~6 minutes on foot).
- Downtown Dining & Nightlife: Located directly on Broadway (300 South) and around the corner from Main Street, putting hotspots like The Copper Onion, Whiskey Street, White Horse, and Eva right outside your vehicle door.
- Delta Center: Home of the Utah Jazz and major arena concerts, reachable in less than 15 minutes on foot or a short 5-minute ride on the TRAX light rail.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Ingress and egress are straightforward via East Broadway (300 South), one of downtown\'s primary east-west thoroughfares, with rapid feeder connections to State Street (US-89) and 200 South. For regional connectivity, motorists can effortlessly access Interstate 15 and Interstate 80 via 500 South or 600 South within 5 minutes. Transit users will appreciate the proximity to the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Gallivan Plaza TRAX Station (serving the Blue and Green lines) less than a block away, providing seamless connection to the Salt Lake City International Airport and the broader Wasatch Front transit grid.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Open-air surface parking layout with wide driving lanes and clearly marked stalls.
- Zero vertical clearance restrictions, accommodating oversized vehicles and tall pickups.
- Self-service automated pay station kiosks accepting all major credit and debit cards.
- Mobile payment options supported through leading parking apps for easy contactless parking extension.
- Well-lit parking grounds providing enhanced visibility and safety during evening hours.
- Designated ADA accessible parking stalls conveniently located near pedestrian exits.
Ideal For
- Theater patrons and arts lovers attending shows at the Eccles Theater or Capitol Theatre.
- Event attendees visiting festivals, food trucks, and concerts at the Gallivan Center.
- Daily office workers and professional commuters visiting nearby downtown financial and legal firms.
- Shoppers and foodies exploring City Creek Center and the celebrated culinary row along 300 South.
- Convention delegates seeking off-site, easy-out parking near the Salt Palace Convention Center.
Visitor & Driver Tips
Broadway (300 South) can experience elevated traffic during Friday and Saturday evenings and right before major Eccles Theater curtain calls. Drivers are advised to arrive 20 to 30 minutes ahead of scheduled performances to guarantee a space and avoid theater queues. Remember your license plate number before walking away, as modern pay-by-plate systems require it during transaction checkout or mobile payment entry.