About this Location

Facility Overview

The Central Pointe parking facility, situated at 2100 S and 221 West in South Salt Lake, serves as one of the most critical park-and-ride transit hubs in the Salt Lake Valley. Functioning primarily as an expansive, open-air surface parking lot adjacent to the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Central Pointe Station, this facility offers open-sky parking without vertical height clearances or overhead barriers. This open layout makes it remarkably accessible for standard passenger vehicles, minivans, full-sized pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, and tall work vans. The lot features wide driving lanes, standard-depth bays, and clearly designated accessible stalls, creating a smooth, unencumbered parking experience for both daily commuters and event visitors.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located on the bustling 2100 South corridor just south of Downtown Salt Lake City, this location places drivers right at the nexus of South Salt Lake and the vibrant Sugar House district. By parking here, visitors can bypass congested downtown parking and utilize direct rail transit to access major regional destinations:

Delta Center: Home of the Utah Jazz and major touring concerts, located just 10 to 12 minutes north via the TRAX Blue or Green lines.
Salt Palace Convention Center & Temple Square: Reachable in approximately 10 minutes via direct light rail transit.
Rice-Eccles Stadium & University of Utah: Directly connected via the TRAX Red Line, providing hassle-free gameday and campus transit in under 20 minutes.
Sugar House Business & Entertainment District: Connected directly via the S-Line Streetcar running eastward from the Central Pointe platform to 1100 East.
South Salt Lake Brewery District: Walking distance (5 to 10 minutes) to acclaimed local craft breweries, distilleries, and neighborhood eateries along West Temple and 2100 South.
Salt Lake Community College (South City Campus): Located less than a mile northeast along State Street.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward from both 2100 South and 200 West / West Temple. The lot provides immediate vehicular connectivity to Interstate 15 (Exit 305 for 2100 South) and the Interstate 80 corridor, enabling drivers from across the Wasatch Front to park and ride without getting caught in central metro gridlock. In terms of public transit, Central Pointe is arguably the most connected intermodal junction in Utah: it serves as the sole station where all three UTA TRAX light rail lines (Red Line, Blue Line, and Green Line) intersect, while simultaneously acting as the western terminus of the S-Line Streetcar and a major stop for numerous UTA bus routes.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Spacious, paved, open-air surface parking with no overhead height restrictions.
Seamless pedestrian boarding access to UTA TRAX (Red, Blue, Green lines) and the S-Line Streetcar.
Designated ADA accessible parking stalls conveniently positioned near crosswalks and rail platforms.
Area lighting throughout the lot for early-morning and late-evening commuter visibility.
Complimentary park-and-ride accommodations for transit riders during transit operating hours.
On-site ticket vending machines and electronic card readers on the adjacent transit platforms.

Ideal For

Downtown Commuters: Drivers seeking to avoid high-cost downtown garage fees and interstate rush-hour slowdowns by riding TRAX directly to work.
Sports Fans & Concertgoers: Visitors attending Utah Jazz games, college football matches, or arena concerts at Delta Center and Rice-Eccles Stadium.
University Students & Staff: Commuters bound for the University of Utah main campus and hospital complex.
Airport Travelers: Passengers connecting directly to the Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) via the TRAX Green Line.
Sugar House Diners: Nightlife and restaurant patrons hopping aboard the S-Line Streetcar for dining along 2100 South and Highland Drive.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When planning your trip, note that spaces fill up rapidly on weekday mornings between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM due to heavy commuter traffic. If you are attending evening events at the Delta Center or stadium games at the U of U, arriving at least 45 to 60 minutes before event start times guarantees optimal space selection. Always ensure your vehicle is locked with all valuables concealed, and remember to purchase your transit fare or tap your electronic transit card at the platform card readers before boarding any TRAX trains or the streetcar.