Facility Overview
Camry Lot North is a premier official surface parking facility serving Ball Arena in downtown Denver, Colorado. Located near the intersection of Wynkoop Street and 9th Street along the edge of the vibrant Lower Downtown (LoDo) and Auraria districts, this expansive open-air parking lot offers straightforward, at-grade parking. Because it is an unobstructed surface lot without overhead beams, standard passenger cars, large pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, passenger vans, and vehicles equipped with roof racks or ski boxes can park comfortably without vertical clearance restrictions. Wide drive aisles and well-defined stalls ensure hassle-free maneuverability even during crowded game-day arrivals.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Positioned immediately adjacent to Ball Arena, Camry Lot North places visitors just steps away from world-class sports and entertainment. It is the designated primary parking area for fans attending Denver Nuggets (NBA) basketball games, Colorado Avalanche (NHL) hockey matchups, Colorado Mammoth (NLL) lacrosse games, and major touring concerts and arena spectacles. Key attractions within brief walking distance include:
- Ball Arena: Located just a 2 to 4 minute walk directly to the arena entrances and box office.
- Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park: Situated immediately across the rail corridor, reachable within a 7 to 10 minute stroll.
- Auraria Campus: Home to MSU Denver, CU Denver, and Community College of Denver, directly across Auraria Parkway.
- Lower Downtown (LoDo) & Larimer Square: A scenic 10 to 12 minute walk across Cherry Creek to historic dining, microbreweries, and nightlife venues.
- Denver Union Station: Approximately a 12 to 15 minute walk along Wynkoop Street or via the Cherry Creek Trail.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Camry Lot North is accessible via Wynkoop Street, 9th Street, and Chopper Circle, with convenient feeder connections from Speer Boulevard, Auraria Parkway, and Interstate 25 (Exits 210B and 212A). Due to high attendance during major arena events, local Denver traffic control personnel actively direct ingress and egress routes to expedite movement before and after games. For public transit riders, the Ball Arena–Elitch Gardens RTD Light Rail Station (serviced by the E and W Lines) is located adjacent to the arena grounds, providing direct rail connections throughout the greater Denver metro area.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Spacious, open-air surface parking layout with no overhead height restrictions.
- Designated ADA accessible parking stalls located close to the main arena pedestrian corridors.
- Energy-efficient high-output lighting across all parking rows for enhanced nighttime safety.
- Cashless payment operations accepting major credit cards and mobile event passes (ParkMobile, Ticketmaster parking vouchers).
- Active parking attendants, traffic coordinators, and arena security personnel on duty during major events.
- Direct pedestrian sidewalks connecting safely to Ball Arena entrance gates and the Cherry Creek Multi-Use Trail.
Ideal For
- Fans attending Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets, and Colorado Mammoth home games.
- Concertgoers and entertainment attendees heading into Ball Arena.
- Visitors exploring nearby Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park attractions.
- Commuters and visitors bound for the northern edge of the Auraria Higher Education Center.
- Diners and visitors seeking convenient access to Wynkoop Street and Lower Downtown venues.
Visitor & Driver Tips
To ensure a smooth experience, drivers attending sold-out games or concerts are strongly encouraged to pre-purchase parking passes through the venue ticketing portal or authorized parking apps. Plan to arrive at least 45 to 60 minutes before scheduled event start times to beat the heaviest traffic backups along Speer Boulevard and Auraria Parkway. Note your row number upon parking, and follow post-event flaggers who designate specific exit routes toward either I-25 or downtown arterial corridors.