About this Location

Facility Overview

Alamo Plaza Garage, situated at 1401 17th Street in the heart of downtown Denver, serves as a vital covered parking facility bridging Denver’s historic Lower Downtown (LoDo) district and the bustling Central Business District (CBD). Integrated beneath and within the modern commercial office complex, this multi-level covered parking garage provides secure, weather-protected parking for tenants, business visitors, and eventgoers alike. The facility accommodates standard passenger vehicles, compact cars, cross-overs, and mid-sized SUVs. Due to structural clearance limits typical of downtown office garages (standard clearance is approximately 6 feet 6 inches), high-profile commercial vans, lifted pickup trucks, and vehicles with rooftop cargo boxes should verify entrance signage before entry.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Boasting an enviable walkability score in downtown Denver, Alamo Plaza Garage provides rapid pedestrian access to some of the Mile High City’s premier entertainment, dining, and cultural destinations:

Coors Field: Home of the Colorado Rockies, located just 5 to 6 blocks away (an easy 8 to 10-minute stroll down Blake or Wazee Street).
Denver Union Station: Located roughly 4 blocks northwest (a 6-minute walk), offering iconic dining, shopping, and regional rail transit.
16th Street Mall: Just one block over, placing hundreds of shops, cafes, and restaurants within immediate reach.
Larimer Square: Denver’s historic dining and boutique shopping corridor, situated just 3 blocks southwest (approx. 5-minute walk).
Ball Arena: Located about 0.8 miles away (a comfortable 15 to 18-minute walk or a brief rideshare), ideal for Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, and major concert events.
Bellco Theatre & Colorado Convention Center: Situated within an 8-block radius, perfect for convention delegates and trade show attendees seeking to avoid immediate venue gridlock.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Drivers can access the garage via 17th Street or the connecting alley corridor between Market Street and Larimer Street. Positioned centrally along the 17th Street financial corridor, ingress and egress are straightforward during standard operating hours, though drivers should anticipate moderate traffic during evening rush hours and major Rockies games at Coors Field. The garage is exceptionally well connected to major regional thoroughfares, with fast links to Speer Boulevard, Auraria Parkway, and Interstate 25 (Exits 212B and 213). Public transit users benefit from the close proximity to RTD Light Rail lines and the Regional Bus Concourse at Denver Union Station, as well as the free MallRide running along 16th Street.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Full Weather Protection: Multi-level covered garage structure keeping vehicles sheltered from Colorado snow, hail, and summer sun.
Safety & Monitoring: Well-illuminated bays, regular facility patrols, and surveillance camera coverage.
Digital & Contactless Payment: Automated pay stations accepting credit/debit cards, with support on major mobile parking reservation platforms such as SpotHero and ParkMobile.
ADA Accessibility: Designated accessible parking spaces located conveniently close to garage elevators and pedestrian exits.
Pedestrian Convenience: Direct elevator access leading up to the street-level plaza and commercial building lobby.

Ideal For

Sports & Event Fans: Rockies baseball attendees, Ball Arena concertgoers, and downtown festival attendees.
Business Commuters: Professionals working in downtown corporate towers along 17th Street, Market Street, and 16th Street.
Weekend Diners & Nightlife Guests: Visitors exploring the vibrant culinary scenes in LoDo, Dairy Block, and Larimer Square.
Conference Attendees: Visitors attending multi-day expos at the Colorado Convention Center.

Visitor & Driver Tips

To ensure a seamless visit, consider these helpful suggestions:

Reserve in Advance: During Rockies home games, holiday weekends, and major conventions, drive-up spaces can fill rapidly. Reserving through parking apps secures guaranteed entry.
Watch the Height Signs: If your vehicle is equipped with a roof rack, bike carrier, or aftermarket lift kit, check the posted clearance bar at the entrance.
Plan Departure Routes: Exiting post-game traffic from Coors Field can back up onto 17th and 18th Streets; turning toward Speer Boulevard or Park Avenue West often offers the quickest route back to I-25.
Remember Your Level: Take a photo of your parking bay number and garage floor pillar to easily navigate back at night.