Facility Overview
Auric Parking is a dedicated open-air surface parking facility strategically situated on 9000 South in Sandy, Utah, directly serving eventgoers heading to America First Field (formerly Rio Tinto Stadium). Because this location is a ground-level asphalt surface lot without low overhead structures or ceiling decks, it offers open-sky vertical clearance, making it fully accessible not only to standard passenger sedans, crossovers, and compacts, but also to full-size pickup trucks, oversized SUVs, and high-roof passenger vans.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Positioned just north of America First Field, the home ground of Major League Soccer\'s Real Salt Lake and the NWSL\'s Utah Royals FC, this parking facility is an exceptional staging ground for soccer supporters and live entertainment fans. Visitors enjoy an easy, direct pedestrian stroll of roughly 5 to 7 minutes (approximately 0.3 miles) to the stadium gates. Additionally, the venue is close to the Jordan Commons dining and entertainment complex, Megaplex Theatres, the Mountain America Expo Center along State Street, and a diverse selection of local eateries and sports bars lining the 9000 South corridor.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
The facility provides seamless vehicular ingress and egress from 9000 South (Utah State Route 209), one of the principal east-west thoroughfares in the Salt Lake Valley. Motorists arriving via Interstate 15 can take Exit 295 for 9000 South and reach the lot within minutes. Following major matches and concerts, the lot\'s access point allows drivers to bypass the heaviest immediate pedestrian bottlenecks around the stadium rim and access westbound routes directly back to I-15. Public transit travelers are also well-connected, with the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) TRAX Blue Line stations (Historic Sandy and Sandy Civic Center) located within comfortable walking or connecting distance.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Spacious open-air layout with no vertical clearance restrictions
- Convenient walking distance to America First Field entrance gates
- Paved asphalt surface with clearly delineated parking stalls
- High-visibility lighting throughout the lot for evening matches and events
- Designated accessible ADA parking spaces close to main pedestrian exit routes
- Digital and card-based payment processing during major matchdays and events
Ideal For
- Real Salt Lake and Utah Royals FC fans seeking rapid arrival and exit routes on game days
- Concertgoers attending live musical performances and stadium festivals
- Patrons visiting local businesses, retail shops, and dining establishments on 9000 South
- Drivers seeking an alternative to the crowded stadium ring lots during high-attendance fixtures
Visitor & Driver Tips
For high-profile MLS matches, derby games, and major stadium concerts, aim to arrive between 45 and 60 minutes before kickoff or scheduled showtimes to secure preferred parking spots and avoid heavy congestion along State Street. Keep your digital parking passes or mobile payment methods ready at entry points during peak event periods. After the final whistle, Sandy Police typically manage traffic flow along 9000 South; following directional traffic guides will ensure the fastest return to I-15.
